Thread(s) Of Elio As Long-distance Highway Machine

[BilgeRat]

any chance of posting a picture of them in use ?

Jim

I will look on line Jim. The photo is at least similar to what I have, but it's taller than mine and it appears to be a single large bag instead of two separable bags.
Tom

 

[JEBar]

I will look on line Jim. The photo is at least similar to what I have, but it's taller than minen and it appears to be a single large bag instead of two separable bags.
Tom

thanks for the effort

Jim

 

[BilgeRat]

It appears that they are no longer made. Geri's Bazaar appears to have something at least similar: http://shop.geris-bazaar.com/main.sc?categoryId=1

 

[JEBar]

interesting .... I do believe that it won't take long for several different solutions will be found once they are in use out on the road

Jim

 

[BilgeRat]

If they get anywhere near as popular as Miatas, there should be a huge aftermarket. :-)

 

[BilgeRat]

any chance of posting a picture of them in use ?

Jim

Jim,
Success! Found these in the photo archives on my laptop. As narrow as the Elio is, I'm pretty sure that these would fit just fine in a vertical orientation on the hatch cover. Pity they're evidently not being made anymore, they work very well. I did a search on MiataNet.com, and one of the answers was to look on eBay; the going price seemed to be about $100 for the set.
Tom

 

[JEBar]

thanks for taking the time and effort to find the pictures

Jim

 

[UCF'73]

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I was curious too and found this:
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That looks like dragging a parachute. Maybe someone can mold an aerodynamic clam shell case that can strap over the downslope of the hatchback area.

 

[Russell Naill]

I am a single old man in Mississippi with family in Pa., Tn.,and Ar.. I hope to wear out three sets of tires before I die visiting everyone and everything I can. MAYBE 5.

 

[PeteinKC]

I'm planning on working with whatever is available for a hitch. My Can Am trailer for the Spyder is going to be doing double-duty when the Elio heads out of town and we need some storage.
The trailer is pretty streamlined, and doesn't affect mileage at all. Hardly even know it's behind you...tows like a dream.