Airtabs

**ATCO** · 01-10-2005, 05:48 PM

I have ran across a product, and am curious what the general take is for it.

The product is called "Airtabs". From what I can see it ceates a false aerodynamic profile for trucks. The cost seems reasonable as well, at $200+, for enough to do a truck...

the website is http://www.airtab.com/

Please let me know if anyone has used them? Or seen them? Whould like to try them? Or even if you think it's a good idea?

-Joe Bohannon
Bakersfield, CA

**LDB** · 01-10-2005, 05:48 PM

They look interesting. I'll try them when they give them to me and provide a critique afterward.

Leo
truck 767

Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.

**Glen Rice** · 01-10-2005, 06:29 PM

I know of several trucks that are outfitteed with Air Tabs and they work. Not a huge gain, 1/4 to 1/2 mpg and keeps the back of the truck cleaner. Go figure, a product that actually works, amazing!

**ATCO** · 01-29-2005, 03:04 AM

>They look interesting. I'll try them when they give them to
>me and provide a critique afterward.
>
>Leo
>truck 767
>
>Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you
>like.

Leo,
Have you gotten them yet?

-Joe Bohannon
Bakersfield, CA
(New B, Researching)

**ATeam** · 01-29-2005, 09:58 AM

>I know of several trucks that are outfitteed with Air Tabs
>and they work. Not a huge gain, 1/4 to 1/2 mpg and keeps the
>back of the truck cleaner. Go figure, a product that
>actually works, amazing!

Glen,

Is that fuel economy gain for straight trucks or tractor/trailers? I saw a Tri State straight truck with Air Tabs on it a while ago. It looked different than the pictures convey. The tabs were less intrusive than I thought they would be.

**simon says** · 01-29-2005, 01:09 PM

After much discussion, I am re-convinced that the Nosecone deflector mounted on the box front, is the best way to go. Everything else, including whale tails (Pete) or Turbo-Wings still allows turbulence in the area between the device and the box, creating drag and loss of fuel economy. A Turbo-wing may work on certain flat-bed rigs, etc., but does nothing to dampen crosswinds.
I just ordered mine: only 18" high and 79" wide, should just fit above my sleeper & left of Qual-Com. At today's fuel prices even a 5% gain, and it should pay for itself in 8 months. Bon adventure...;)

**Lawrence** · 01-29-2005, 01:28 PM

Simon,

Do you have a straight truck or T/T? If you have a straight truck - would you mind snapping a few digital photos to share with the forum members?

I think everyone would like to see and hear they before and after effects of the Cone.

Lawrence,
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