With petrol prices on the rise again, it's any wonder people are trying to get better fuel economy out of
their vehicles, and if your a ute owner a tonneau cover is the easiest way to make your fuel last longer.

According to many experts, the best way to improve a utes fuel economy is to leave the tailgate up and
cover the tub with a quality after market tonneau cover. "Tonneau covers on ute tubs reduce aerodynamic drag." said Ford's Jack Williams. "We've seen reductions of about 8 to 10 percent on the F150, which means the average fuel economy improvements for the EPA city/highway cycle (test) is about 2 percent."

And from SEMA's Vice President for consumer affairs Chris Horn "Pickup truck owners can reap some of the biggest benefits in terms of improved gas mileage," said Horn. "Air traveling into a pickup’s bed runs smack into the tailgate, creating serious resistance. Some people drive around with the tailgate down, but this reduces a truck’s utility... Another option is to top off the bed with a truck cap or tonneau cover that will improve aerodynamics substantially and provide more secure storage space."