Do You Use Airtabs?
- Thread starter Lawrence
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gotta go
Veteran Expediter
I have a KW T-300 with a 96" Bentz sleeper. I started putting Airtabs on my truck 2 years ago. My current count is 138.
When I put them on the roof and sides of the box as recommended, I found that big trucks don't suck anymore when they pass me.
I added them to the front of my sleeper, right where it levels out. That improved my fuel mileage by 3/10 of a mpg, because the air now flows over the top of the box.
They are on the top and side of my fenders. Last summer my truck consistently ran 20 degrees cooler than it had the last 2 years with no other changes.
They are on the back of my west-coast mirrors, the water doesn't wrap around like it used to. I've had too much else going on to be able to get mpg #s since adding those and the ones on the trailing edges of my toolboxes.
No, Lawrence, I don't like them, I just don't have any other use for my money
When I put them on the roof and sides of the box as recommended, I found that big trucks don't suck anymore when they pass me.
I added them to the front of my sleeper, right where it levels out. That improved my fuel mileage by 3/10 of a mpg, because the air now flows over the top of the box.
They are on the top and side of my fenders. Last summer my truck consistently ran 20 degrees cooler than it had the last 2 years with no other changes.
They are on the back of my west-coast mirrors, the water doesn't wrap around like it used to. I've had too much else going on to be able to get mpg #s since adding those and the ones on the trailing edges of my toolboxes.
No, Lawrence, I don't like them, I just don't have any other use for my money
inkasnana
Expert Expediter
We had them on the last truck that we were in, Hino ST. They really helped with the stability of the truck when we were passed by semi's. I know they helped with mpg but I don't have any numbers. I wish we had them on this truck, also a Hino, just for the added stability.
I have them on my Sprinter...really helps in the wind....
We have had our AirTabs for over three years on a M2 Freightliner straight truck. Did not notice much change in fuel mileage but sure like the stability of the truck. They are inexpensive enough even if you are a driver and your owner would not mind I would put them on any truck I drove for very long.
Our AirTabs have been through ever kind of truck wash you can imagine and we have not lost one. We just cleaned the surface of the truck well and applied them with the template.
Amazing things.
Our AirTabs have been through ever kind of truck wash you can imagine and we have not lost one. We just cleaned the surface of the truck well and applied them with the template.
Amazing things.
D Team Brothers
Expert Expediter
I have them on my sprinter and they do help with stability. During storms when I look out the side mirrors it's clear to the rear. After a snowstorm the sides of the van were black, but the rear was still mostly clean.
pelicn
Veteran Expediter
Yes, we purchased air tabs for this truck. We haven't gone to the extreme that GottaGo has, but we've thought about it. We're in a Western Star and that "billboard" out front isn't exactly wind friendly.
We love them. They have increased the visibility to the rear, and they keep the rear doors much cleaner. Numerous truck washes and they're still hanging in there. Just followed the directions for installation. Piece of cake.
We love them. They have increased the visibility to the rear, and they keep the rear doors much cleaner. Numerous truck washes and they're still hanging in there. Just followed the directions for installation. Piece of cake.
moose
Veteran Expediter
Doggie Daddy
Veteran Expediter
Jeanie you missed a few of your AirTabs in those pictures...