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KrautBurner · 06-02-2014, 01:06 PM

I just added a roof rack to my 2010 prius
as well as a Thule Weekender

I figure the roof rack is worth about -1 or 2 mpg on open highway
an the roof box is worth about -4 to 5 mpg
(but it wont be on my car all the time)

mine is similar to this
*** Thule cargo box ***

what is your local craigslist?

I'd suggest a full roofrack kit (about $500 new)
Thule or Yakima are both great products

I'd suggest spending no more than necessary for a super smooth looking one since it's just gonna be for occasional use

good luck

06-02-2014, 01:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
KrautBurner EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: SUNNY Sequim, Wa Posts: 239 Cavalier of D00M - '05 Pontiac GTO LS2 T56 90 day: 23.2 mpg (US) The New One - '10 Toyota Prius II 90 day: 51.55 mpg (US) Chick Magnet - '91 Geo Metro 3cyl/5sp 90 day: 48.07 mpg (US) Thanks: 79 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts	I just added a roof rack to my 2010 prius as well as a Thule Weekender I figure the roof rack is worth about -1 or 2 mpg on open highway an the roof box is worth about -4 to 5 mpg (but it wont be on my car all the time) mine is similar to this * Thule cargo box * what is your local craigslist? I'd suggest a full roofrack kit (about $500 new) Thule or Yakima are both great products I'd suggest spending no more than necessary for a super smooth looking one since it's just gonna be for occasional use good luck __________________ 2005 GTO 6.0 V8 (600hp) 1991 Geo Metro 1.0 3/5 base 2010 Prius II (replaced 2001 Tahoe 5.3 V8 April 2014) 1994 F-350 7.3 TurboDiesel (Rollin' Coal)