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Old 11-28-2008, 02:56 PM   #1
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Smile Air Deflector

Someone gave me an air deflector for the top of my Ford Excursion. I tow a 31' Rockwood 8317SS. Any idea where on the SUV roof I should put it and how much change in the gas mileage I should expect?

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Old 11-28-2008, 03:31 PM   #2
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It should go at the very rear of the SUV. I wouldn't expect much in the way of improved fuel economy. Maybe 1 or 2 mpg but people report more stability when using them. Let us know how you do with it when you get it installed.
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Old 11-28-2008, 05:31 PM   #3
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I hear they make really good bug deflectors......
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Old 11-29-2008, 08:59 AM   #4
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Thanks for the information. I'd love to stop cleaning off the bugs, and even just 1 MPG will save me 34 gallons on a round trip to Colorado!!!
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Old 11-29-2008, 08:13 PM   #5
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Someone gave me an air deflector for the top of my Ford Excursion. I tow a 31' Rockwood 8317SS. Any idea where on the SUV roof I should put it and how much change in the gas mileage I should expect?

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Tim
i would say nearer the rear of the ex as possible, but its only a guesssssssss
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