Replace Tailgate with a Cargo Net

The picture below shows the flow using a net to replace the tailgate. The characteristics are the same as the "Tailgate removed", however, flow seems to disturbed or mixed as it exits the rear of the bed. The net causes more drag than with no tailgate. The drag coefficient with the net in place is 0.46. This is a   6.71 % increase in drag from the baseline condition.

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