Why is a Roof Rack Noisy? 7 Reasons of Crossbars Noise / Hum / Whistle.

In 6 minutes, we will tell you about the 7 main causes of noise, the source of which is the roof rack. You will learn what the Kármán vortex street is, how it is related to a car antenna, and most importantly, you will most likely find a solution for your case.
A roof rack that makes little noise = less headache = more comfort at speed.
00:00 Let's start
00:27 #1 Crossbar profile
02:27 #2 Incorrect wingbars installation
03:11 If your roof rack starts to whistle...
03:29 #3 Bottom slit / slot
03:52 #4 Top of the crossbar
04:13 #5 Lack of parts
04:32 #6 Long protruding crossbars
05:00 #7 Bad location
05:44 Ending

[ShutdownStranger]

Thank you. I moved my front bar back a little and it made a huge difference.

[gillafunk]

Well explained, straight forward, excellent graphics. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[viktorpopov]

Roof Racks are such a cool accessories!

[SeaScoutDan]

0:30. "Nothing you can do?” I have square bars. Wrapped with a thin cord in spiral. Not hearing any noise from roof rack now. I think this breaks up the vortexes into smaller ones, that cancel out.

[codewahn]

Remove the bars...wow wish I had thought of that

[radio-]

Thank you for this! I just purchased a pre-owned vehicle, and it's making a lot of wind noise. At 2:27, I paused the video and went to check. Sure enough, the previous owners installed the roof rack bars backwards.

[davids]

I really enjoyed your great video. Clear explanations. Great graphics! Loved the detail in them. Did you (or team) do them yourself? Reason # 2 made me laugh. Well done!!!

[ariojiwandoko]

really usefull video...the graphics and the explanation so concise... thanks so much

[Mapeando_ando]

Great video and very well explained. Thnx

[bananacamper]

Great video. You can minimize the noise but it is always there. As you said rather remove it when not in use.

[eduardosanchez]

This was actually very helpful. Thanks!

[junglediamond]

Funny, informative and visually clear.

[camperghini]

Thanks very helpful to my Lamborghini rack design, although it’s fairly loud past 120 MPH

[rajaryanigdncxhadk]

simple and very effective video :) very helpfull. I am a student of automobile eng, found this video, helped a lot.

[jeffrenroiaratea]

thank you! i noticed i did not put the rubber seals in my crossbar, big help thanks a lot

[Leto]

Thank you very much it helps me to understand why we should always install only recommended roof tracks and bars, i was thinking to install a diy basket but now I'll not. I can't handle the more noises from my car.
Thanks again ❤

[vangvon]

Thank you for the nice video! It's so reassuring so see that you basically have confirmed all my theories and current practices, though I didn't manage to make such a nice video and share it with the world as you did, many kudos to you! :)

[Soooperspeed]

good video this was .. very informative and brill visuals .. well done

[cheanghwayleong]

Great video to understand. I have a near square bar. It gives noise around 80kmh. Most generic ones are square. Unless get thise expensive ones.

[angelcordero]

Very informative video! I'm wondering if you have any empirical findings using a varied diameter paracord with the wrapping method? I'm currently using 1/8", which has helped, but I'm considering increasing it to 1/4"... Will this further reduce noise? Thank you!