Popular mythconceptions

[dragoneggs]

Driving around with the tailgate down on your pickup truck will increase your fuel mileage. I admit to trying it but was not impressed. There have been a number of engineering reports nay saying it. Lastly, I know of at least one incident where a dropped tailgate became a flying projectile via an accident and killed a hapless driver who otherwise would not have been involved.

I do get a mile or more a gallon when my hard cover is installed on the back of my F150 vs. it off and a closed tailgate.

 

[4570Man]

I do get a mile or more a gallon when my hard cover is installed on the back of my F150 vs. it off and a closed tailgate.

I keep my tailgate down unless I need it up. The mpg part I don’t know about but the visibility is a lot better with it down.

 

[goeduck]

Knob and tube has been replaced for very good legitimate reasons, anyone defending it should think on it a bit

I use mine every day, not a problem... use it to hang my grease gun on.

 

[Doofy]

I vote for a ellipsoid of revolution about the minor axis. Or maybe an oblate spheroid. :laughing:

The English language is an amazing construct, since there are so many ways to say the same thing. And while the words mean the same thing, there is a subtle inference that they mean something else. It's fun to play with words. :thumbsup:

The earth is becoming more like a giant Hemorrhoid...a real pain in the arse.

 

[oosik]

I just wish all the dust in the bed of the Taco Wagon would blow out if I open the tonneau cover. No such luck. It's stuck there until I wash it out with the garden hose.

 

[goeduck]

I keep my tailgate down unless I need it up. The mpg part I don’t know about but the visibility is a lot better with it down.

I would be afraid my junk would slide out and I would be stuffing it back in. confused3:

 

[oosik]

Need a better view out back?? Activate either my bed area camera or my backup camera. Man - ain't technology wonderful.

Hey - I remember when side mount rear view mirrors were the "in" thing to have. That was about the same time that turn signals replaced hand signals.

 

[goeduck]

Need a better view out back?? Activate either my bed area camera or my backup camera. Man - ain't technology wonderful.

Hey - I remember when side mount rear view mirrors were the "in" thing to have. That was about the same time that turn signals replaced hand signals.

I recall adding aftermarket side mount mirrors with sheet metal screws. :shocked:

 

[dragoneggs]

I would be afraid my junk would slide out and I would be stuffing it back in. confused3:

Are you confusing posts between this thread and the drying of your nuts?

 

[Wagtail]

My wife does this, but is fine with the coffee pot and microwave being plugged in all the time.
I don't get it.

Perfectly understandable. All other appliances may be left 'plugged in' in perpetuity AND with the associated power-point/recepticle on/off switch engaged in the ON position.

The toaster, however, MUST be un-plugged when not in use.