How to Minimize Air Noise with Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars on 2021 Toyota RAV4

Question:

I installed Thule racks for my 2021 rave 4. They make a whistling sound when driving , what can I do Whistling noise what can I do to get rid of it

asked by: Daniel S

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you have the flush mount rails on your 2021 Toyota RAV4 and you installed the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack.

47" WingBar Evo Crossbars - # TH711220
Rapid Podium Feet - # TH460R
Fit Kit - # TH78RE

While having the aero-style crossbars does cut down on that noise better than square or round crossbars do, sometimes it can be difficult to completely get rid of that noise. One thing that you can add to help move the wind around the crossbars so that it's quieter is a fairing. For your application you'll want the Thule AirScreen XT # TH72WV which is 38" long and will fit perfectly on your setup.

expert reply by: Jon G