Tip for Reducing Wind Noise of MaxxTow Ladder Rack MT70232

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When traveling at speed, the loud humming is irritating, especially on long trips. Is there anything I can do to mitigate this?

asked by: Steven A

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Expert Reply:

The best option we have to cut down on the wind noise of your MaxxTow Ladder Rack MT70232 would be with a fairing that would attach to the forward most bar and would direct most of the wind around where it's making noise. For that the best option is the Rhino-Rack fairing # RRRF4 which measures 50 inches long and will easily attach to the front bar.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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