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Rhino Rack Vortex 2500 Cross Bars

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Darrick1dj, Mar 7, 2017.

  1. Darrick1dj

    Darrick1dj New Member

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    If your like me and had problems finding roof rack cross bars for your GEN4 Prius, take a look at my Rhino Rack system. They are called the Vortex 2500 in all black. They fit great and are very strong. If you decide to purchase a set I recommend etrailer. 2016 Prius with Rhino Rack2.JPG 2016 Prius with Rhino Rack.JPG 2016 Prius with Rhino Rack3.JPG They are much cheaper than the manufacturer's pricing and delivery was fast. I really appreciate the low profile on these bars. Many other brands tend to arch the bars too far above the roof line and make the car look very unattractive. Let me know what you think.
     
    #1 Darrick1dj, Mar 7, 2017
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    They look good. What are you using them for?
     
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    Kayaking.
     
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    I wonder if gas mileage will be heavily affected. My first surfboard racks on my gen 2 were killing my MPGs. I returned them and got Yakima surf racks that are supposed to be fuel efficient. They work much better, but still hurt MPGs (and the wind noise is horrible).
     
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    I recently traveled about 800 miles with the rack on top to see if the gas mileage would be affected. A car like the Prius giving me, on average, 68 mpg dropped down to 56 mpg with rack on top; no complaints from me, and the wind noise was very minimal. Although, I must admit, riding with my music on volume 10 most of the time, wind noise is the least of my concerns.

    GEN 2 Tom asked what I would be using the rack for in a comment. Check out the photo. DSC_0268.JPG DSC_0264.JPG
     
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    How much did you pay and you said the mpg went down. Was that with or without the kayak?

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    This is an older thread, so I wonder who's still following it. But, I was looking at your photo, and I'm wondering what the kayak is tied down to at the back? Do you have a small hitch? Did the addition of that affect your gas mileage?

    Thanks!
     
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