To snug top or not

[Raymundo76]

Will the reduction in MPG due to increased weight be off set by an increase in MPG due to better aerodynamics? Back in the day with 2 nissan frontier trucks that was my observation. Any thoughts?

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[Maverickman74]

At 55-65mph I ran a full tank in a Tremor at 30.9mpg with a ARE MX topper. 4550 miles with lots of 90 mph, extreme heat, and 3 offroad days achieved 24.6 mpg average in a Tremor.

 

[tom_tucker]

Will the reduction in MPG due to increased weight be off set by an increase in MPG due to better aerodynamics? Back in the day with 2 nissan frontier trucks that was my observation. Any thoughts?

Perhaps there will be more of an offset with the Snugtop, which I think is more aero than the ARE MX. I've noticed a slight decrease in efficiency with the ARE MX on the Hybrid. Not nearly enough to bother about.

The topper has been a game changer for camping and traveling. It has also helped with household trash runs. I put all my trash and recycling with loose paper and cardboard back there, doesn't blow around. Would never have fit under a tonneau. Dump runs cut in half.

 

[Raymundo76]

Perhaps there will be more of an offset with the Snugtop, which I think is more aero than the ARE MX. I've noticed a slight decrease in efficiency with the ARE MX on the Hybrid. Not nearly enough to bother about.

The topper has been a game changer for camping and traveling. It has also helped with household trash runs. I put all my trash and recycling with loose paper and cardboard back there, doesn't blow around. Would never have fit under a tonneau. Dump runs cut in half.

Thanks for the info. The initial cost is high but assuming I get my Mav I will go with the Snug.

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