Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 There has always been a lot of debate on the issue, well this should help end the controversy.http://www.autoblog.com/2014/08/26/ford-f-150-tailgate-up-down-mpg-video/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Cool. I think that ends the debate. I never knew which one was true. I always leave the tailgate up but just because I always seem to have something in the bed. And I'm a guy. We always leave the lid up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Didn't Mythbusters prove this almost 10 years ago. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I like the looks of the 2015 F-150's. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I like the looks of the 2015 F-150's. TCDYou should buy one it's been awhile since you got a new truck and you did wreak yours with the bird. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 You should buy one it's been awhile since you got a new truck and you did wreak yours with the bird. I do need a new truck, but I love not having a payment. Plus, they don't make Excursions anymore. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I do need a new truck, but I love not having a payment. Plus, they don't make Excursions anymore. TCD I'm the same way....refuse to have a car payment. BTW, have you looked at the prices of used Excursions? Limited supply equals hefty price tags for the nicer ones. In any case, that's interesting about the tailgate....makes sense I guess. And reminds me how much i miss having a truck. As soon as some of my girls are grown and I don't need to seat 7 or more people I hope to be in another one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Didn't Mythbusters prove this almost 10 years ago. LOL They sure did, I remember watching it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Jason- Mythbusters did, indeed prove this a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well I don't watch Mythbusters so this is the first I've heard of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 OK. I have a question that no one has answered yet. Wasn't this already on that Mythbusters show? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 What time is check out at the Fort? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can I still use my lifetime refillable mug? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well I don't watch Mythbusters What's wrong with you? That's a rhetorical question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southernview -- Ray 25 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can I still use my lifetime refillable mug? Yes, for water only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Convince me that it's worth it. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davydee 3 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Backup camera is in our tailgate handle, so it's up as much as possible. Love my backup camera! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 What's wrong with you? That's a rhetorical question. I realize there are many, many answers to that question. But specifically as to why I don't watch Mythbusters....I don't have cable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can you have a full day of fun at Typhone Lagone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/mythbusters-database/driving-tailgate-fuel-consumption.htmI expect people to stay somewhat current. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santa ... Shannon 160 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Mine stays up... but I have a tonneau (and I love my bu camera). That said: would anybody be interested in subletting their site? Non-smoking, non-cursing, bicycle-sharers only, please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I do need a new truck, but I love not having a payment. Plus, they don't make Excursions anymore.TCDSure they do just be ready to pay for it. http://www.customautosbytim.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I know on my first Sport Trac, I made a run to Disney once with the tailgate down, and got from home to Valdosta without a single stop (almost 450 miles on a 22.5 gallon tank). I've never gotten that kind of mileage since. That was the only trip I had the opportunity to do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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