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Old 09-10-2021, 12:31 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JSH View Post
My question is why do cargo box makers design them to be put on backward? The right side in the picture above is the front. For best aerodynamics it should be reversed with the round side in the front gently tapering to the rear. However the way the mounting works I can't flip the direction and still open the rear hatch.
It's been discussed before. Since you're in an industry that designs things that are required to consider aerodynamics, perhaps you could help answer that.

You think Yakima knows nothing about aerodynamics, or do you think they have to make them backwards to satisfy ignorant humans?
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