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Originally Posted by wahoonc
Interesting... I guess my travel speeds aren't fast enough for me to notice the aerodynamic inefficiencies.

Aaron
Neither are mine - grocery trips average 9-10 MPH for a little over 8 miles. But I could still feel the difference. And any day where I was heading into the wind with the double box setup, it was way worse.

It wasn't just the aero drag, it was also the additional weight. Single box just works better in a longitudinal position, if you get a box that's large enough for your needs.

On the weeks we get toilet paper I always end up tie-strapping it down on top of the box lid. Looks pretty funny rolling with TP strapped on top.
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