Flow Below

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  1. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    I know @Misesian has them installed on his truck, and I know what the purported gains are. My question is about durability. How well would they still perform in winter, with all the snowpack being thrown up inside fenderwells??
    Also, would a tire blowout completely destroy them?
    Weighing the pros and cons to these, versus just regular full fenders.
     
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  3. Steel Tiger

    Steel Tiger Road Train Member

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    Thru hold up just fine. I've had the Flow Below on my truck for 4 years and never had an issue.
    As far as a blowout, I would imagine it can do some damage. Question is, why would you have a blow out? If you check your tires regularly and monitor pressures and condition, it's not an issue.

    If you're the type of person that want to invest in something to save money in the long run, I would hope you are invested in your tires, as that's the most expensive maintenance item you have.

    I can honestly say that in 16 years if driving, I have never blown a drive tire.
     
  4. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    I've never blown one either, just don't want to risk turning a $700 oops into a $1700 ####!!! moment...
    I intend to run step deck, so that's also a concern, having to run through the less than ideal areas..
     
  5. Steel Tiger

    Steel Tiger Road Train Member

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    I run reefer and have had 2 Flow Belows. I just bought a new truck so I put one on my new truck. There was nothing wrong with the other Flow Below, but I just couldn't put something used on a brand new truck.

    They have always been good to me. I was actually the 1st truck in the country to get the polished wheel covers several years back. I had to wait to get them when I purchased it as they were still being manufactured.
     
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    Saw the name of the thread and had to Google it. I thought someone finally invented something to eliminate the piss jug.
     
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  7. m16ty

    m16ty Road Train Member

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    After reading your comment, I think I just did.

    Cut a hole in the floorboard, insert a tube in the hole, and add a funnel on top. There you go.

    Also, when you are being inspected and the officer is under your truck, remember to go relieve yourself.
     
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  8. Misesian

    Misesian Road Train Member

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    No complaints. I picked up 3/10 of a mile per gallon. Doesn't sound like much but it pays for itself in 14 months assuming 120k miles per year. I also installed the "flyswatter" mud flaps from Anderson Flaps. The mudflat brackets are very stout and spring loaded. If you do hit something it will pop out of place sometimes and I'll hit it with a hammer a couple times back in place. The flyswatters make a big difference with road spray. I really like them.
     
  9. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    The truck I'm in now has the wheel covers, flyswatter flaps, and nearly all our trailers have wings and tails. Automatic Evolution, and bumping up against 70 quite regularly, I've been averaging 7.3mpg.
    Obviously an older truck won't perform AS well, but I'll also be more cognizant of fuel saving habits.
     
  10. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    throw on a holding tank, a drain and on off flow valve, stop at rv dump stations, sone rest areas have the dump station.

    good luck
     
  11. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    "Watch out for that yellow air conditioner water, officer."
     
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