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Old 06-13-2009, 11:44 AM   #1
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Has anyone else put a kayak rack on their Yaris Sedan?

I recently put a Yakima Kayak Rack (I take 2 to the river) on top of my 09 Yaris Sedan and I've noticed an approx 10% reduction in MPG (from an avg of 38-39 to 35).

The rack is low profile but I guess the drag is cutting down on my mpg's.

Still very happy though...Our 07 is averaging 38-39 after 31,000 miles (with a high of 49.1 and a low of 33.2)

The 09 only has 1700 miles on her and the 2 kayaks weigh about 100 lbs when loaded on top.

Thanks for any feedback...hope everyone on this great site is doing well.
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Old 06-13-2009, 12:12 PM   #2
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Are you from Maui or are you taking the name of the God Maui?
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Old 06-14-2009, 11:22 AM   #3
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LOL....I wish I was from Maui...it's THE place I love the most on earth and have been there 14 times in my 53 years. I am originally from the NYC now live in the Hudson Valley about 1 hour North of NYC.
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Old 06-14-2009, 12:59 PM   #4
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Now is the time to travel. There are travel bargains.
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