Truck Mods and MPG: Which Upgrades Cost You the Most?

Truck Mods and MPG: Which Upgrades Cost You the Most?

If you’re thinking of adding mods to your truck but don't want to kill your MPG — this episode is for you.


In this video, I break down which truck mods actually hurt fuel economy the most, and which ones aren’t as bad as people make them out to be. I’m talking from real-world experience, based on years of doing this — things like tires, lifts, roof racks, armor, bumpers, and all the “overlanding” upgrades we love to bolt on.


I go through:


* The biggest MPG killers most people don’t think about


* Mods that hurt MPG more than expected


* Why weight, rolling resistance, and aerodynamics matter more than you think


* I also total up the weight of all the mods on my truck and talk about additional forms of wear and tear that can negatively impact the longevity of your vehicle


This isn’t about telling you not to mod your truck — it’s about helping you make smarter decisions, especially if your rig still sees daily-driver duty or long road trips.


If you’re building an overland rig, weekend adventure truck, or just trying to balance capability with fuel costs, this video will help you understand where the MPG losses really come from — and how to minimize them.


Drop a comment with your setup and MPG changes, and let’s compare notes.


A huge thanks to my partners:

Top Oak (amazing roof top tents and awnings for budget prices): ⁠https://topoakoverland.com/?sscid=51k9_mt1ba&⁠


Nitto (my Terra Grappler G3 tires are great for midwestern winters, wet weather, and all terrain use): ⁠https://bit.ly/41EJhbQ⁠


Z1 Off Road (pretty much the spot for all things Nissan): ⁠https://www.z1offroad.com⁠


All Dogs Offroad (amazing Nissan specific suspension options which I run on my truck): ⁠https://www.alldogsoffroad.com⁠


ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order): ⁠https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING⁠


Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier): ⁠https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher⁠


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