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Old 08-15-2008, 10:55 AM   #1 (permalink)
wwkayaker
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Kayak hauler - '05 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
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Which would be more fuel efficient?

Background: I am driving an 05 Mitsu Lancer ES with a 2.0L and manual transmission. When I haul our whitewater kayaks on the Yakima roof rack, I lose 5 - 10 mpg. We go on about 15 - 20 kayaking trips per year and the number of trips is rising. I found some lightweight kayak trailers.

Cabela's -- Rack and Roll Kayak Trailer and Kayak Carrier
SportsRig MicroTrailers - an excellent way to transport bikes, kayaks, tandems, camping gear and more.

Question: Which way is more fuel efficient? Roof rack or the sportsrig trailer?

My thoughts: My current thought is that the lightweight trailer with small tires would be more fuel efficient. With the roof rack, I can really feel the drag of the kayaks and the rack, especially in the wind.

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