Roof rack on a V?

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  1. Campoozmstnz

    Campoozmstnz Junior Member

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    Has anyone installed a roof rack on your Prius V? I researched online and Thule seem to have a rack for the V in the works. I am wondering what will be the effect of a roof rack on fuel economy.
     
    #1 Campoozmstnz, Mar 19, 2012
  2. Keiichi

    Keiichi Active Member

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    Last stated - Roof racks just add a little more drag onto your car, lowering your MPG as you are trying to overcome the drag. Think of it as a braking flap.
     
    #2 Keiichi, Mar 19, 2012
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    I am looking for roof Racks that go the length of the car - not across the car

    any hints
     
    #3 Sailmaker, Mar 25, 2023
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    Thule works great.

    Pixel 7 ?
     
    #4 MrRJP, Apr 5, 2023
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