Coolbob
Well-Known Member
I was surprised at how much of an impact bike racks can have on fuel economy, even hitch mounted racks can make a notable difference.
How Bike Racks Affect a Car's Fuel Economy
To find out how bike racks affect a car's fuel economy, Consumer Reports tested a roof rack and a trailer-hitch rack loaded with two adult-sized bicycles on a 2019 Nissan Altima and a 2019 Toyota RAV4 going 65 mph.
www.consumerreports.org