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car top carrier for 2007 HSD

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    I am looking for suggestions on the best "ways & means" to transport a 10 foot kayak on top of my 2007 Prius without having to modify the car. I have seen pictures of HSDs with car top carriers but looking at Yakima and Thule sites I get no recommendation from them for carriers that fit my Prius. I have seen foam blocks, but have concerns about safety and security using them. Suggestions?
     
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    Look to the left of this message (the avatar photo), that's what I've been using. The system is pretty sweet, but for the price it should be... You definitely get a much, much, much better setup than the foam blocks, if you are willing to pay for it. Fortunately, there were plenty of great reports here confirming it was a very good choice.

    Details about that Yakima system I use are in the USER-GUIDE.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(john1701a @ Jan 2 2007, 06:12 PM) [snapback]369758[/snapback]</div>
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(john1701a @ Jan 2 2007, 06:12 PM) [snapback]369758[/snapback]</div>

    Thanks John, you have quite a website. I just traded my 01 classic in on an 07 HSD and am an avid owner although I haven't taken my interest to the internet up until now. I have missed alot. I am curious as to how much your mpg was reduced with a kayak on top?

    Schnozz
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny @ Jan 2 2007, 05:29 PM) [snapback]369736[/snapback]</div>

    Thanks Danny, PriusChat is great! I appreciate the link to Darrell's site, very interesting. I like the Saris although I am concerned about scratching the paint. I will check these carriers out further.

    Schnozz
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(schnozz @ Jan 2 2007, 07:30 PM) [snapback]369811[/snapback]</div>
    36.8 MPG on the highway without any aero-mods. One is a 12-footer and the other a 14-footer.

    This year, I'd like to get an air-deflector and find a way to seal the cockpits.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(john1701a @ Jan 2 2007, 11:01 PM) [snapback]369862[/snapback]</div>

    I imagine you have a cockpit skirts that cover the cockpits to keep the rain out. They reduce wind drag too. I would think an air deflector would create more drag. Kayaks are already aero-dynamic.

    Schnozz
     
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    I am a new 2007 Prius Pkg H owner...When I emailed a picture of my new pride n joy, my brother's response was
    Hey Super – it reminds me of the old fashioned VW Beetle Hatchbacks – I just would be careful driving on the Interstate and on rainy days!!!!!!
    I haven't formulated my response to this rather snotty and uneducated response to my new car purchase but would appreciate any help from any of you!
     
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