Pro on the way, what accessories?

[vbaker4444]

Does anyone know of the Pro tailgate locks when you lock the truck? Does it have a manual lock? Thanks.

Yes, it locks the tailgate when you use the key fob.

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[vbaker4444]

Added the gator roll up tonneau cover yesterday. Picked it up for $209 on Amazon. East install. Definitely impacted range a bit on the highway, but worth it if you need to cover some equipment up. I did a test with it rolled up on the same route and the range was better (roughly .2 to .3 better mpkwh).

 

[broncoaz]

I’m surprised that the tonneau cover hurts range. I was looking at a Diamondback SE cover online yesterday.

 

[vbaker4444]

I’m surprised that the tonneau cover hurts range. I was looking at a Diamondback SE cover online yesterday.

There’s a lot of testing on this and I believe what it does is creates too much drag. Here’s the myth busters on this years ago with different variations on the tailgate/tonneau cover. https://www.dakota-durango.com/thre...-savings-of-various-bed-modifications.117618/

 

[piratefan2]

Please forgive my ignorance...what do the rear seat latches do?

 

[broncoaz]

Please forgive my ignorance...what do the rear seat latches do?

They attach a longer fabric pull on the rear seat latch with a longer bracket so it’s easier to fold the seat backs forward and use the area behind the seat for storage. You can accomplish the same thing by getting a long closed end wrench back there and pulling the factory latch up, but it’s a pain to do. You could probably tie a piece of paracord onto the latch release and secure the end with a tab of rough Velcro if there is carpet on the back of the seat. I will want to use that rear space for either storage or a subwoofer. I probably don’t need one for both seats, just the drivers seat.

 

[Maxx]

The Gatorback mud flaps seem like a good product, but way overpriced and I don’t want the chrome. I found this video showing the factory flap install, they seem to fit close enough to protect the truck.

It would be nice if someone could do a range test before and after the install. Those things look like drag boosters.

 

[broncoaz]

Updated my original post.

 

[IdeaOfTheDayCom]

Added the gator roll up tonneau cover yesterday. Picked it up for $209 on Amazon. East install. Definitely impacted range a bit on the highway, but worth it if you need to cover some equipment up. I did a test with it rolled up on the same route and the range was better (roughly .2 to .3 better mpkwh).

That's the one I picked up. I had one on my 2016 XLT too. It's super easy to install, and you can't beat the price.

As for the milage impact. I've seen so many different tests and opinions because the difference is so small and there are quite a few variables in play.

The general consensus is that an empty bed, with the tailgate down is the most efficient, but that's not practical.

When the gate is up, there's definitely some drag, and when it's covered, there's somehow even a bit more drag... but when you have stuff in the back, the drag without the cover will be different, sometimes better, sometimes worse depending on what's in the bed.

To me, I like the simplicity of knowing whatever's in the back isn't going to fly out, and it's not visible whenever it's parked.

I can choose to keep it open on a clear day when it's empty, and keep it dry and snow free by keeping it closed.

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