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Carry bikes on a tow-bar rack instead of the roof
Save fuel on holiday trips: bikes on a tow-bar rack cost far less fuel than bikes on the car roof.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Tow-bar rack (if you have one) or roof rack
How to do it
- Choose the rear rack over the roof rack whenever you can.
- Remove empty bike carriers and roof boxes, as they increase fuel consumption.
- On holiday trips, allow for the extra consumption and plan enough fuel.
Sources
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- ruv.de (opens in a new tab)
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