Yakima 58" crossbars noise.

[lispeej]

I recently purchased a pair of used 58" Yakima Crossbars was wondering if buying a wind deflector will help with the noise and vibrating of the cross bars? The noise is at worst at higher speeds 45mph+.

I had a pair of 60" thule's before and don't recall them being as loud as the yakima's.

If when I load the canoe on top of the crossbars, would that have a chance of getting rid of the noise because of the added weight?

Thanks.

[OnAFly]

The deflector helps, but you still hear it. I just take my rack off when not in use.

[tolle141]

I've heard the yakima deflector is a lot better on gas too compared to the Thule. What made you switch? 58 is a BIG rack

[schweady]

It's not the weight of the canoe silencing the noise, it's the deflection of the air current... no longer roaring across the uninterrupted stretch of bare bar.

58" is a pretty standard length... good for a canoe+ or 4 bikes, etc. I actually got a pair of 78" also, for 2 canoes or up to 6 bikes.

My Yakima Control Towers sitting in Landing Pads makes tool-free installation and removal quick and easy.