Do you find that there's a significant difference in gas mileage depending on what kind of container you stow on your roof racks?

I'd expect better results with the more streamlined containers.

I personally don't have one but I would think that the more streamlined ones would be better. I think the bulkier, bigger ones would act like a form of resistance while driving.

I never really had it but is it like streamlined ones are better?? I am not so sure about it, well need to really know it.

As brands go, I think Thule is probably one of the best.

I've seen a lot of their roof racks used on the road, and they seem to have a wide variety available to suit different cargo.

It does make a difference... Thule is good. If your on a budget check Sears, I know it sounds funneh but they have some really good ones.

I saw a news story about the gas you waste when something is on top of your car. To get better gas mileage, put things inside and keep it streamlined. The least amount of weight is better. The heavier load in your car the gas mileage drops. But even though most people are delaying trips, they are still going.

For after market, two major brands are yakima (round bars) and thule
(square bars). All attachment is interchangible.

I personally went with yakima and love it. If you are thinking about
removing it often (for everyday highway driving it does make the
difference in noise), yakima has nicer mounting and covers.

Search http://www.hondasuv.com/forum_crv/index.php and
http://www.gocrvclub.org/ and you will find bunch of photos for both.

PS: straight,strong, easy removable bars are way better then honda's
rack, in my opinion.

bell ring wrote:
> Here's a site and I hope it will help
> you...www.handa-accessories.com/crv02.html
>
>
> */david5272

Vadik wrote:
>For after market, two major brands are yakima (round bars) and thule
>(square bars). All attachment is interchangible.
>
>I personally went with yakima and love it. ...

A couple of caveats with the Yakima:

- The rubber feet on mine (a 1998 model) fell off constantly, until one day I
finally silicone-glued them onto the rack.

- Be careful how much weight you put on it. My Yakima (1998) places the
weight several inches in from the door edge. The CR-V body and roof metal is
very thin. Net result was that one day when I had a couple hundred pounds on
the rack, and I accidentally went over a bad bump, I received two large,
permanent, unfixable dents in my roof.

So be careful.

Wish the car provided a better way of affixing a heavy-duty rack.

(Haven't seen the Thule, so I can't compare.)

Garry

Thule fits into the rain gutters. Solid and sturdy!

>A couple of caveats with the Yakima:
>
>- The rubber feet on mine (a 1998 model) fell off constantly, until one day I
>finally silicone-glued them onto the rack.
>
>- Be careful how much weight you put on it. My Yakima (1998) places the
>weight several inches in from the door edge. The CR-V body and roof metal is
>very thin. Net result was that one day when I had a couple hundred pounds on
>the rack, and I accidentally went over a bad bump, I received two large,
>permanent, unfixable dents in my roof.
>
>
In 02 Yakima, Thule and Honda's one are all mounted in to the ame bolts
in the roof, as a result weight distribution is identical. Yakima is
mounted with landing pads, so there is no rubber feet. Same goes to Thule

A set of Crappy Tire strap-ons should work.

L

> 1. Why don't both front seats get the 'luxury' of an armrest?

I got the standard so any armrest was an add on.

> 2. Isn't the storage box under the passanger seat a bit awkward and
cheeeap?

Yeah, it's kind of cheap but I like it. It's great for holding extra CDs and
a bag of chips.

I couple feature questions I have...

The driver side window will go down automatically but not up automatically?

Lights don't turn off automatically when leaving the car. My Corolla did
this and it was a great comfort feature, I never had to worry if I left my
lights on.

The key has to be in and turned a few notches to put windows up/down? In
older Hondas you could use the power windows until you opened a door.

What does CRV stand for?

Alan

RE: ALAN MYERS WINDOW QUESTION

The reason the CRV'S window doesn't go up automatically is a question of
SAFETY. Just in case someone, such as a child, got their head out the
window, one would presumably not want the window to continue its upward
journey. Therefore, FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS require that it be done
manually, thereby maintaining all the control at one's fingertips. The only
reason it goes down automatically is to facilitate, say, throwing in a coin
at a tollbooth, etc.

Alan-
My 2 cents ?: 
I am NO engineer, but while your thinking sounds logical enough to me--that something like what is used in garage doors be applied here--I haven't always known car manufacturers to do what is logical as often as people might like! If they did, cars would have, for example, dashboards with conveniently displayed controls, decent temperature controls so you don't have to alternate between freezing and simmering, and all the other irritants which come with being a consumer. 
 
Does anyone have an opinion out there re:  NOKIAN snow tires? 
 
Thanks-
JLG

For after market, two major brands are yakima (round bars) and thule
(square bars). All attachment is interchangible.

I personally went with yakima and love it. If you are thinking about
removing it often (for everyday highway driving it does make the
difference in noise), yakima has nicer mounting and covers.

Search http://www.hondasuv.com/forum_crv/index.php and
http://www.gocrvclub.org/ and you will find bunch of photos for both.

PS: straight,strong, easy removable bars are way better then honda's
rack, in my opinion.

bell ring wrote:
> Here's a site and I hope it will help
> you...www.handa-accessories.com/crv02.html
>
>
> */david5272

Vadik wrote:
>For after market, two major brands are yakima (round bars) and thule
>(square bars). All attachment is interchangible.
>
>I personally went with yakima and love it. ...

A couple of caveats with the Yakima:

- The rubber feet on mine (a 1998 model) fell off constantly, until one day I
finally silicone-glued them onto the rack.

- Be careful how much weight you put on it. My Yakima (1998) places the
weight several inches in from the door edge. The CR-V body and roof metal is
very thin. Net result was that one day when I had a couple hundred pounds on
the rack, and I accidentally went over a bad bump, I received two large,
permanent, unfixable dents in my roof.

So be careful.

Wish the car provided a better way of affixing a heavy-duty rack.

(Haven't seen the Thule, so I can't compare.)

Garry

Thule fits into the rain gutters. Solid and sturdy!