Do truck bed covers increase MPG?

[Texas8point]

In negotiations to buy a new Tundra. I know I will put a locking bed cover on it for storage. Just wondering if they help increase MPG.



Thanks for info!

Yes. I went from 16.9 to 20.1 after I put the hard cover on.
I have a dodge crew cab with a hemi


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[Mike D]

I’ve owned some type of cover on every truck I’ve owned since 2000 and I’ve seen zero increase in fuel mileage.

Mythbusters did an experiment several years ago and showed open bed with tailgate up and bed cover produced identical fuel mileage. Debunks the myth of riding around with your tailgate down or no tailgate at all.

https://youtu.be/r3aqHbD-O9E

That being said I’ll never own a truck without a bed cover of some kind.


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[Green Arrow]

I went with a sliding truck cover usa work and didnt notice any change on my 19 ecoboost.
Truck cover usa claims better mpg.

[Gerald G]

I don't think it helps with mileage but that sure wouldn't deter me from getting one. It sure is nice being able to put all your gear in the back and it staying clean and dry, not to mention out of sight.

I won't own a truck without a locking bed cover and a locking tailgate. Sure if a thief wants in he's going to get in but you can tie it into your truck's alarm system and it's is certainly more difficult to get into that the cab of the truck.

I’ve owned some type of cover on every truck I’ve owned since 2000 and I’ve seen zero increase in fuel mileage.

Mythbusters did an experiment several years ago and showed open bed with tailgate up and bed cover produced identical fuel mileage. Debunks the myth of riding around with your tailgate down or no tailgate at all.

https://youtu.be/r3aqHbD-O9E

That being said I’ll never own a truck without a bed cover of some kind.


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So you still feel the same 10 years later?

[progolferv1]

no

[Yelladog]

I have a tundra with a bed cover on it and doesn’t make a diff if it’s on or off for mileage


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[Acameron52]

Nah, but they’re handy as all get out!