Kayak carrying?

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Re: Kayak carrying?

Postby lrrowe » Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:30 pm

This statement is coming from someone who has little expertise in aerodynamics.
The reason I asked the question is because my CT is about 2 feet higher the the F150 TV with a tonneau cover.

I am going to replace the tonneau cover with an A.R.E. cap. I am hoping the cap will help a little with the air flow. But I was also hoping that if I add a kayak or most likely a Thule type top car carrier to the cap, it would help beak up some the flat front air resistance I am now getting with the current TV set up.
Bob

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Re: Kayak carrying?

Postby rowerwet » Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:02 pm

My car <<< is designed to leave a minimal wake behind it for better mpg. The front of the tear got a full blast of this air below where it is curved. The kayaks and roof rack created turbulent air that fills the gap between car and tear. This way the car makes a hole in the air big enough for the tear to fit more easily.
This is why geese fly in a V and big trucks have a sloped cap on the cab. Nascar driver's ride each others bumpers, and airplane wings have movable edges.
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