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Thule Roof Rack & MPG's

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Vitoe, Apr 8, 2013.

  1. Vitoe

    Vitoe New Member

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    I totally posted in the wrong forum section, rookie mistake...

    Anyways...

    Hi all,

    I am a newbie to these forums. I am looking at 2010 Prius IV's with the Solar Roof & Sunroof option, and I wanted to get a Thule Roof Rack & Fairing for the Prius when I get it. But I was wondering about these two things:

    1.) How much did it effect your MPG?
    2.) Could I have a fully functional sunroof with the crossbars and fairing installed? Or would I run into any problems?

    Thanks all and looking forward to getting my prius soon
    !
     
    #1 Vitoe, Apr 8, 2013
  2. HI MPG

    HI MPG Active Member

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    I have the Yakima set-up and put them on my Prius every once in a while. Not sure which Thule set-up you are getting, so you may have a different experience... However, here's what I can tell you about my set-up so you can have some reference:
    1. Mileage dropped about 4-6 MPGs, even with the fairing in place. You can definitely feel the drag and hear the buffeting. Small price to pay for extra utility?
    2. I still have the ability to tilt open the sunroof. It looks like the sunroof could partially open if I have nothing mounted to the bars, but I haven't tried (and I don't know how different the Thule set-up is compared to the Yakima).

    Hope that helps.
     
    #2 HI MPG, Apr 15, 2013
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  3. Sfcyclist

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    and more mpg hit when loaded. but that's obvious.
     
    #3 Sfcyclist, Apr 15, 2013
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