Tailgate Nets

The more air resistance a vehicle has to overcome as it’s propelled down the road, the harder the engine has to work. And an engine that has to work harder to overcome aerodynamic drag burns more fuel, which is why economy-minded drivers are always thinking of ways to reduce drag. If you drive a pickup truck, your tailgate acts like a solid wall resisting airflow, so an easy way to reduce drag is to install a tailgate net and remove the tailgate or drive with the tailgate down. One of our easy to install tailgate nets will help you spend less at the pump, and give your truck a sporty look.

Reducing drag by installing a tailgate net, and removing or lowering the tailgate can help you keep more cash in your pocket when filling the tank, but you also get an appearance boost at the same time. If you’ve got some gear in the bed like a couple of old tires or gas cans, or your bed isn’t in the best shape, with scratches and dents, that may not be the look you want to show off. Well, the rear of your truck can look great, while you’re getting smooth airflow and reduced drag through the bed, with a tailgate net. Many truck owners prefer the look of a tailgate net over the tailgate.

Now make no mistake, these tailgate nets aren’t meant to secure cargo. They may keep the empty beer cans and old rags from blowing out the back of the bed, but they’re not intended for restraining a load of lumber or bags of mulch. A tailgate net has an open grid to allow air to flow freely, yet has enough surface area to create a sharp appearance for your truck. Tailgate nets come in sizes for compact, mid-size, and full-size pickups, and even for stepside and flareside full-size trucks. They’re simple to install, and easy to remove when you’re hauling cargo and want to reinstall the tailgate.

Besides a sharp look and reduced drag, a tailgate net can benefit you in other ways. Your tailgate is heavy, and removing it will make your truck lighter. Weight acts just like drag – more of it makes your engine work harder. Running without the tailgate requires less power so less fuel is consumed. A large tailgate in the raised position can also obstruct rearward vision. Without the tailgate, you’ll easily be able to see through the grid of the tailgate net for a clear view of what’s behind you, which is not only helpful when backing up, but also when you’re doing something like hitching up a trailer.

Tailgate nets are available in a variety of styles and colors, and at prices to suit every budget. We have grid pattern and honeycomb nets, and available colors include blue, red, black, and even camo. Or show your patriotism with a tailgate net silkscreened with the stars & stripes. So Old Glory looks as sound and solid as the country and values she represents, this net has a patented vent-cut design that allows the vents to be open for airflow when you’re driving, and closed for a grand appearance when you’re slowed or stopped. We also have tailgate nets that feature reflective, full-color logos of popular colleges and universities, so you can show pride in your favorite school and help make your truck more visible to other drivers in darkness, for increased driving safety.