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All this talk of efficiency - Anybody know how did the EPA measure their results? With or without the tonneau?
I'm sure with tonneau but on a dyno with a correction factor applied to represent drag as well as other factors so it wouldn't really apply to the discussion.
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From the Consumer Reports study:

“With the tailgate up and no tonneau, we got 22.3 mpg. Dropping the tailgate decreased efficiency to 21.5 mpg.…

We found that covering the bed with a soft tonneau cover was even more detrimental, dropping fuel economy to 21.4 mpg.”
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Would you feel comfortable hauling a 70inch plus oled in the back with straps but no cage extender?
A 77” OLED tv has a box length of about 75”, so even with a bed extender of some sort, the straps would do all the work.
 

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Anyone figure out any solutions to accomplish a bed extension?
 

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That canvas solution looks pretty sweet! I still like the idea of a traditional flip-over bed extender for looser loads (e.g. a bunch of boxes or firewood), especially if it could play nice with the tonneau cover. The smaller compartment it creates when stowed is a nice bonus. Hopefully the aftermarket provides at some point.
 

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That canvas solution looks pretty sweet! I still like the idea of a traditional flip-over bed extender for looser loads (e.g. a bunch of boxes or firewood), especially if it could play nice with the tonneau cover. The smaller compartment it creates when stowed is a nice bonus. Hopefully the aftermarket provides at some point.
Agreed. Still no cage options I take it?
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