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Roof Rack and Hitch

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by kknguyen1168, Feb 22, 2013.

  1. kknguyen1168

    kknguyen1168 Member

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    hi

    I am going to travel from San diego to Houston, I plan to hook Generic Roof Rack to hook up
    X-Cargo Car Top Carrier


    X-Cargo Car Top Carrier : Best Offers on Roof Top Carriers at Sears


    Do you guys know what good Roof Rack should I use?

    about the Hitch, I am going to use the U Haul one with 1 1/4 inches, hook to 2 inches so I can hook to
    Stowaway Cargo Carrier


    stowaway2.com

    It make from Plastic but very good and it weight only 30bls and can hold 12.5 cubic/feet.

    Do you guys thinks it safe to doing that?? 2900 miles round trip just want to be safe, any feedback welcome.

    Thanks all.

    V/r

    Khoi Nguyen
     
    #1 kknguyen1168, Feb 22, 2013
  2. stevemcelroy

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    I have an xcargo box and I'm happy with it, but we use it on my wife's car so I can not recommend a rack.

    As for a hitch - I have a hidden hitch model that I bought from etrailer.com. It is a pretty easy DIY project. I'd recommend a 2 inch hitch though. That is the standard and I have found it both hard and expensive to find accessories that fit a 1.25 inch hitch.
     
    #2 stevemcelroy, Feb 22, 2013
  3. kknguyen1168

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    Thanks, but all I can see the Hitch for 2010 Prius is 1 1/4 inches, I could find one for 2 inches hitch for 2010 Prius, where do you find them, please let me know.

    V/r

    Khoi nguyen
     
    #3 kknguyen1168, Feb 22, 2013
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    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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  5. kknguyen1168

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    I will, I am still looking for 2" hitch to tow stowaway box, do you know any company make 2" hitch for Prius??

    V/r

    Khoi Nguyen
     
    #5 kknguyen1168, Feb 23, 2013
  6. kknguyen1168

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    Hi All

    Please tell me what you think :)
     

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    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    Im really curious to see what kind of MPG you get with that roof rack!! Im guessing in the mid to high 30s.
     
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  8. kknguyen1168

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    hi

    so far with only roof rack and 400 miles everday going to work, 50/50 highway and city I still got 48 with speed highway about 65~70
     
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  9. kknguyen1168

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    hi all

    I did it, but only 1 way from San diego to Houston, 22 hours, :) average speed was 75, lowest 70 and highest was 90, wow what the damm drive:)

    the trip from SD to Houston by myself, and car was empty, on the way back will be with my wife and 2 kids with about 250bls stubs :), will let you know how the trip back to SD next couple days.

    V/r

    Khoi Nguyen
     

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    Did you look into other cargo boxes from Thule or Yakima for the roof? There are more aerodynamic boxes available. But, they cost a lot more than the sears one.

    Was flying down there and renting a minivan and driving back not an option. You would probably get better MPG and less wear and tear on your Prius. Also, the wife and kids would probably be more comfortable.
     
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  11. kknguyen1168

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    hi all

    just got back from Houston, the trip back with wife and 2 kids, 4 people about 500 lbs, and about 250lbs for cloths and everything else, why I got better mileage than when it empty, it must be the tail wind :)

    V/r

    Khoi nguyen
     

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