Yakima chose to use very light canopy material for this version which helps shave some weight but also sacrifices durability.
Roof top tent wind drag.
With a closed height of just 8 5 inches the low pro is as far as rooftop tents are concerned low profile.
Roof racks and high rooftop tents can also create considerable wind drag when on the road and as a result add to your fuel bill.
Many people just leave them on their cars indefinitely and deal with the added weight and wind drag.
Rooftop tents can be both awesome and annoying at the same time.
Just a few years ago rooftop tents began popping up in the outdoor market but they were ridiculously expensive.
Best for cheating the wind while driving.
This can affect wind drag body tilt and braking power on your vehicle.
More companies are now developing more aerodynamic roof racks that are addressing this problem.
The gear with the most impact were the dual mountain bikes strapped to the roof which impacted the fuel economy by 31 percent or 9 mpg.
A car top tent changed the.
A close second was the kayak with 28 percent or a.