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Any cooling impact by using tonneau cover?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by zenMachine, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    Would having the rear hatch blocked by the tonneau cover reduce cooling demand placed upon the A/C? And what about the impact, if any, on its trapping (or reducing) heat if parked under the sun too long?
     
    #1 zenMachine, Aug 2, 2007
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    My guess is it would have less square feet to cool. I leave it covered. Every day or so, I get something out of the hatch and uncover it for a while.

    The ac is not as quick cooling as in other cars I have had.
     
    #2 priusmaybe, Aug 2, 2007
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