From: Patrick Jankowiak (eccm@swbell.net)
Date: Tue Mar 11 2003 - 21:47:34 PST
This explains alot..
wind resistance (S-280 in bed)
cargo cover (S-280 in bed)
no cupping (S-280 full of commo gear in bed)
I do know that a 35 MPH headwind will hurt me..
MVTrucker@aol.com wrote:
>
> You fellows made some good points about your concern for mpg
> with a deuce (or whatever). I know that the lockout hubs I put
> on my deuce helped get better mpg, but I never knew what I was
> getting, so I don't know how much I gained. The reason I figure
> the mpg is better is the difference in the way the truck drives. Smoother and feels like it has more power (less drag
> holding the truck back). I didn't need the hubs or the power
> steering that I bought from Inter Agency Motor Pool. I sell these items snd have them on my truck for demonstration purposes. Lockouts, high grade diesel, conditioner, properly
> inflated tires and clean filters all help. A cargo cover does
> not help. More wind resistance.
> As to front tires cupping, it's my understanding the front end
> is designed for usually carrying heavy loads. When running
> empty, the cupping starts.
> Joe Young
>
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