jpnken
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- Eden Prairie, MN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Ford Explorer XLT
Hey folks- I've had the Explorer for almost 3 years now and just purchased a travel trailer (see signature). The Explorer does fine towing, but I'm getting 10-13mpg at best. I've been researching ways to improve gas mileage. So far, my ideas are:
I chatted with a rep from Icon online because there is no official application guide for an Explorer (only Explorer Sport Trac). This is probably because you'd want the AeroShield mounted as far back on the roof as possible, which means their normal method of strapping it down via doors wouldn't be possible. The rep I chatted with emailed me some links showing examples of people mounting the deflector to roof racks. Item #4 in their FAQ also mentions applications with a roof rack. The rep was very clear in stating:
Wind Deflector FAQ
https://www.icondirect.com/product_images/uploaded_images/wd600-on-ford-excursion3.jpg
https://www.icondirect.com/product_images/uploaded_images/wd-on-vehicle-with-luggage-rack2.jpg
https://www.icondirect.com/product_images/uploaded_images/wd600-on-ford-excursion2.jpg
https://www.icondirect.com/product_images/uploaded_images/vehicle-with-luggage-rack.jpg
- Icon AeroShield http://a.co/e2NoYRD to improve aerodynamics
- livernois N/A tuner to improve low end torque, which in theory would help the vehicle stay in higher gears?
- K&N CAI would also slightly improve low end torque
I chatted with a rep from Icon online because there is no official application guide for an Explorer (only Explorer Sport Trac). This is probably because you'd want the AeroShield mounted as far back on the roof as possible, which means their normal method of strapping it down via doors wouldn't be possible. The rep I chatted with emailed me some links showing examples of people mounting the deflector to roof racks. Item #4 in their FAQ also mentions applications with a roof rack. The rep was very clear in stating:
"Please note any alterations or modification to the product does void the product warranty."
Wind Deflector FAQ
https://www.icondirect.com/product_images/uploaded_images/wd600-on-ford-excursion3.jpg
https://www.icondirect.com/product_images/uploaded_images/wd-on-vehicle-with-luggage-rack2.jpg
https://www.icondirect.com/product_images/uploaded_images/wd600-on-ford-excursion2.jpg
https://www.icondirect.com/product_images/uploaded_images/vehicle-with-luggage-rack.jpg