Solution for Reducing Wind Noise with Thule Single Crossbar Roof Rack on a 2005 Chevy Silverado

Question:

I bought and installed a 4802 system on my 2005 crew cab chev Silverado. Took it on the Hwy today and it has air blowing noise so bad you cant hear the radio. What have I done wrong? Its mounted at the back end of the front door. Cheers

asked by: Bill

Expert Reply:

Roof racks like the single roof rack system you installed on your 2005 Chevy Silverado like the part # TH75222479002 (x2), # THKIT1522 and discontinued crossbar do create a bit of wind noise. Especially if the bars are square and not aero shaped.

There is a solution for this though that we can provide. A fairing like the part # TH82WV will direct the air over the bar and will drastically reduce the wind noise.

expert reply by: Jameson C