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96CX · 04-13-2014, 05:14 PM

We have a '95 Civic sedan that we use as a family car-- we have some road trips planned in the not-super distant future (next 6-18 months), and I want some more cargo space. I initially wanted a cartop carrier, but after reading here and thinking about practicality, I think I'd rather have a hitch-mounted cargo box/rack.

If I make one so that it's more or less aerodynamic, will it still hurt mileage (beyond the added weight, I mean)? Will it function as a kammback/boattail, even if it's only level with the trunk and not flow-optimized off of the roofline?

04-13-2014, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
96CX Should I turn here...? Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 53 Silver Civic - '96 Honda Civic CX Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 6 Posts	Trailer Hitch Aero We have a '95 Civic sedan that we use as a family car-- we have some road trips planned in the not-super distant future (next 6-18 months), and I want some more cargo space. I initially wanted a cartop carrier, but after reading here and thinking about practicality, I think I'd rather have a hitch-mounted cargo box/rack. If I make one so that it's more or less aerodynamic, will it still hurt mileage (beyond the added weight, I mean)? Will it function as a kammback/boattail, even if it's only level with the trunk and not flow-optimized off of the roofline?