What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I ain't rich but I like shit.

 

SEMA did a mostly scientific test years ago that showed a 5-8% reduction in aerodynamic drag when using a tonneau cover. One thing to be careful with though is that fiberglass covers are rather heavy, and directly counteract the possible drag savings by increasing weight. If fuel economy is important, get the soft cover. If security is more important, get the hard cover.

 

Me too.

 

A heavy cover helps hold the ass end down so you get better traction.

 

Here, here!

The bed mat weighs about 26lbs...the tonneau cover weighs about 125lbs. Adding some sandbags would help in the traction department when snow starts to fall here on the east coast.

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EDIT: I totally misread this. So yea.. cover should help MPG. Found this interesting article also..

https://sawtootht.com/blogs/news/do-tonneau-covers-really-save-gas

 

The Lomax tri-fold or Backflip MX4 seem to be the most popular choice. Check with vendors on here for the best deals.

 

I just researched and saw the Rough Country hardcover tri-fold for $699.

It all boils down to design...and of course budget.

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That's about what the Lomax was going for on here and it keeps the rails at the stock height. I like the MX4, but refuse to pay $1000 for it and it lowers the rails a bit. I don't think the rough country folds up the last piece, like the Lomax/MX4, but I could be wrong.

 

I watched the video just now...there is no small section at the front like the MX4.

Yeah, I don't wanna spend $1K either but if I can set aside $350 per month, I would buy it in April 2022.

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I went with the lomax. No changes to the rails and easy off and on. Look up Lucas Kyle at TruckAlterations and ask for a quote. He takes care of the TW folks.

 

Yeah the advanced tech package comes with it.

 

Interesting.. I’ve never seen that done before

 

Nope, it doesn't. The last panel stays put.

 

Ahhh, ok. I think most of my confusion was just about why a front camera would be a thing in the first place, and desirable. Had to dig up a video showing the "why". Not something I feel like I need or want, but I at least 'get it' now.

 

We’ve hiked a SMALL amount of it where it goes through the state near us. And we camp up in the area. There’s a section here that is 4WD that you can get to some nice lookouts and out of the way spots from it.
You’re a monster if you rode the whole thing! We were up there late summer 2020 and came across a guy sitting under a tree. We stopped to talk, and he was in the midst of hiking the whole thing, Mexico to Canada! He said he’d started in May and he was expecting to finish in October.
I have a picture of the sign as my start up logo as well.

 

I wanted a place out of the way that I can get to without having to open the hood or doors. This way if the battery is 100% dead, I can plug in and get enough power to open the doors (I have not used my key in over 3 years, so im sure the keyhole is locked up by now)

 

Getting rid of the softopper and went with a bed rack. Will eventually add a RTT. Also, switched out the BD S2's for Squadron sports for the ditch lights. Will put the S2's on the rack for chase/camp lights.

 

That's the one major feature I wish the truck I just bought had: keyless all the things. After having a Mazda3 with it for 8 years, it pisses me off every time I have to pull my key out of my pocket. Alas it was never an option on the MT for some reason so I have to look at aftermarket options that have few pros and several cons.