Fairing to Reduce Roof Rack Wind Noise on 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

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Hi... I recently purchased a rhino euro rack for my 2010 Chevy Malibu, I get a really bad whistling noise at freeway speeds... You sell a wind deflector, but I dont know what to buy.

asked by: Chris B

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Round and square roof rack crossbars do tend to generate more wind noise than the costlier elliptical and aerodynamic shapes but a fairing can be added to help deflect some of the wind up and over the crossbars. A fairing will not eliminate noise but it will help reduce it.

Your Euro crossbars are 49-inches long and as long as you have between the legs of the front bar at least 35-1/2-inches of space then the Rhino-Rack Fairing # RRRF3 will fit. If you do not have this much space then you can use their smaller 38-inch fairing # RRRF2.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

From all of the installs I've done with the Rhino Rack Aero Crossbars #RRVA126B-2 #RRRLKVA and #DK424 there is usually plenty of space to open a panoramic roof. Measure from your roof to the top of the opened sun roof. It it exceeds 3-1/2…

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Answer 2

I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Fairing for Roof Racks - 44" Long #RRRF3. When looking for a fairing, you want to cover as much of the bar as possible while able to attach within the feet/towers of your roof rack. The more air that you…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 5

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 6

Thanks for all the details! We definitely have a way to get a cargo basket and an awning installed on your 2024 Toyota Highlander, although the aftermarket roof rack systems will use a clamping system with your door jambs instead of mounting via…

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Answer 7

The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks #Y02-490B-NT is going to be your best bet for the tracks on the ARE topper for your 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The weight capacity is 220 lbs like you mentioned, but that's going to be the highest you'll…

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Answer 8

If you are using the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Crossbars like #RRVA137B they have a dimension of 54" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1-3/16" tall which works for Thule boxes that use the PowerClick quick-release clamps, including the Thule Vector…

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Answer 9

Both the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero and Thule WingBar roof rack systems have very nice features and would work well for your 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. Both systems are designed to work on vehicles that have the flush mounted rail system. As far as the…

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Answer 10

If you were to use a Thule cargo box like the Motion XT #TH629806 then yes, this box is compatible with a Yakima round bar roof rack. Sometimes the mounting hardware that comes with roof accessories will require an adapter to fit different style of…

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