How to stop roof rack wind noise for free - Don't buy a fairing!! - Honda Ridgeline.

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  • @reedmeriwether5210
    @reedmeriwether5210 10 месяцев назад +14

    Karl you are the man! I installed new cross bars on my Ford Edge which already had rails. The noise was so bad, I could not talk on my car phone. It sounded like I had a jet engine on my roof. I bought black paracord ($5 for 50 ft.) and wrapped it around the bars at about 1 1/2 inch spacings between the spirals. It knocked out 95% of the noise. I just want to let everyone know that this solution is for real and real cheap. Thanks so much. Fantastic tip!!!

  • @cherylcraven8481
    @cherylcraven8481 Год назад +9

    Wowsa!!! My husband and I applied the paracord to our Thule crossbars on the roof rack and are on our test drive. It’s still quiet at highway speed. We can use our inside voices again in the car. Thanks; what a relief!

  • @willecho8389
    @willecho8389 2 года назад +7

    New roof rack on my 2013 Subaru Legacy made noise. This hack reduced the noise by like 95%. It really works. Thanks!!!!

  • @ginajames3080
    @ginajames3080 3 года назад +14

    Thank you so much, Karl! This totally worked! I had taken my new ‘21 BE Ridgeline back to the dealership because of the rattling, howling wind noise. They said they couldn’t do anything about it. I tightened the screws on the ribs thinking that was the problem, but didn’t do a thing. Finally, my last ditch effort was to try this before taking off the ribs altogether. IT WORKS!! Thank you so much!

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад

      That's awesome, so glad to hear it!

    • @NOMOFilms
      @NOMOFilms 2 месяца назад

      Worked for me too, thanks!!

  • @willfeyen4725
    @willfeyen4725 Месяц назад

    I'm 71 and my hearing what it once was, having said that, the noise from my 2015 CR-V roof rack was very noticeable . In fact, I have removed and reinstalled the cross rail numerous times. You an trust me and the numerous others who have reviewed this, IT WORKS. Thank you so much for the video

  • @williambabcock3139
    @williambabcock3139 5 месяцев назад +1

    80 MPH (yes, I was speeding), radio muted, wife on the phone, and it sounded a little louder than before I installed the crossbars. How simple and cheap. Almost thought about sending the crossbars back, but they just might be here to stay. Thank you!!!

  • @michaellawson3820
    @michaellawson3820 2 года назад +3

    🙌🙌🙌🙌 worked a total treat on my Thule wingbar evo's on my transit custom. Did all three bars and the noise simply disappeared. Amazing!

  • @alopez9149
    @alopez9149 3 года назад +3

    Was about to buy a rhino-Rack fairing for $100. Had some black para-cord laying around in the garage, did this and it reduced the noise enough that I scrapped buying the fairing. Still have a bit of noice because of my bike rack but wow this really works. Thanks!!

  • @richardmondio7216
    @richardmondio7216 7 месяцев назад

    Wow... just ordered my rope. The noise has been driving me crazy for 3 years! Thanks.

  • @peterschwartz6135
    @peterschwartz6135 3 года назад +4

    Hi Karl,
    We met outside Home Depot yesterday, this was an incredible video, and when I Was driving home after meeting you I actually paid attention to the sound and always thought it was coming from the windshield, so I am going to take your advice and will let you know. Once again, thanks for coming up to me and being such a great fellow Ridgeline owner. Pete

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад

      Awesome, great to meet you Pete!
      I hope it works well for you, thanks for the tips about the led lights to!

  • @conifergreen2
    @conifergreen2 11 месяцев назад +1

    Right! Thank you. That's why antennas and even structures have the spiral.

  • @ShauntProductions
    @ShauntProductions 2 месяца назад

    This deserves so many more views. Brother THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

  • @Timmermon63
    @Timmermon63 3 года назад +4

    Yes I followed your example and it was an impressive fix. From not hearing the radio, it was so loud to all noise gone! Thank you!

  • @captainbiscuit665
    @captainbiscuit665 Месяц назад

    This really works!!. Thank you so much. No more annoying whistling noise

  • @kerem7546
    @kerem7546 3 года назад +3

    Nice tip, man! I just got an 06 RTL about a month ago and I’m loving these videos, really helping me bring some tlc to my beloved vehicle.

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад

      This trick seriously shocked me, lol.. didn't think it would work as well as it did.

  • @haydenbrophy9460
    @haydenbrophy9460 2 года назад +4

    Ordinarily the rack creates a vortex shedding phenomenon, that alternating vortex of the rack creates whistling and sound. When the Paracord breaks the even flow it creates turbulence which stops these vortexes

  • @peterdenisekall9455
    @peterdenisekall9455 3 года назад +2

    This is great! Just got a new truck so needed new Yakima towers but $150 for the Yakima fairing was too much. Unreal how much this helps, thanks for sharing.

  • @michaelbayliss1794
    @michaelbayliss1794 3 года назад +7

    I saw that on the antenna on one of my older cars . Found out it was to reduce wind noise. Who knew?

  • @kevintoepper2828
    @kevintoepper2828 Год назад

    I'm going to try it and I'm sure glad I stumbled across your video about this cuz it is noisy as can be on my Ridgeline

  • @rachelworden5522
    @rachelworden5522 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much Karl!!! I have a Toyota Prius that I have modded to be a subaru😂 and I have a roof rack along with J hooks for my kayak. Thank you thank you for saving me $100

  • @Mark-ix8ym
    @Mark-ix8ym 2 года назад

    Worked great on my RDX with aftermarket rails/crossbars.

  • @jimsteel7483
    @jimsteel7483 2 года назад +1

    On any flattish roof rack, because it acts as a reed. I tested it with my bagpipe tuner and the frequency was about 458 hz. Breaking up the reed with the cord raises the pitch if you don't put enough turns in it. My Suburban has round bars, so no wind noise. Karl is right; don't use flat straps to tie anything to a roof rack or the noise will be deafening at highway speeds.

  • @JiltedValkyrie
    @JiltedValkyrie 6 месяцев назад +3

    I might try this with zip ties to see if it does the same thing. Cleaning bug guts off of cord seems kinda gross after a summer of bugpocalypse.

    • @joeyiacona
      @joeyiacona 3 месяца назад

      Did you try and did it work?

  • @CamberRockerCamber
    @CamberRockerCamber 3 года назад

    Thought about getting a windshield fairing. Saved myself $120 with this trick. Can still hear some airflow but at least it stopped the annoying howl.

  • @MrAlan1828
    @MrAlan1828 3 года назад +2

    Great Tip , saved me $$$, want to buy you a beer!

  • @aotmn8399
    @aotmn8399 3 года назад +1

    It's the same concept behind the new One World Trade Center design. Break up the wind shear. Problem solved. Works like a charm, and for a lot less than a DIY wind fairing, let alone a store-bought one.

  • @SergioBlackDolphin
    @SergioBlackDolphin Год назад

    I am keeping hope I will reduce any noise for my bars and roof box this way!

  • @johnathanfogle2886
    @johnathanfogle2886 3 года назад +1

    I can NOT wait to try that on mine!

  • @kazj1728
    @kazj1728 3 года назад +5

    Aha! So this is why golf balls have dimples! Makes sense.

    • @kazj1728
      @kazj1728 3 года назад +2

      It also probably improves fuel efficiency by a few thousandths of a percent (over standard rack).

    • @michaelc3779
      @michaelc3779 3 года назад

      Dimples could be for control as well.

    • @mattcoughlan7657
      @mattcoughlan7657 3 месяца назад

      So a smooth golf ball would scream like a banshee?!

    • @kazj1728
      @kazj1728 2 месяца назад

      @@mattcoughlan7657If you shrink down and sit inside the golf ball, yes, you’d notice a difference in both sound and distance traveled between a smooth vs dimpled golf ball.

  • @hj7993
    @hj7993 2 года назад

    Thanks for the tip. I tried it and it worked.

  • @billywiggins9312
    @billywiggins9312 Год назад

    I wanted to know how to move the cross bars. I'll check your next video

  • @Connor_Dempsey
    @Connor_Dempsey 2 года назад +1

    Worked for me. Thanks

  • @Bebik22
    @Bebik22 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @ianpassion
    @ianpassion 3 года назад +2

    Man it really works...

  • @69sugeng
    @69sugeng 2 года назад

    Awesome…., it’s work , thank you for the share 👍👍

  • @gigathree
    @gigathree 8 месяцев назад +1

    You didn't show how it is attached

  • @VANESSASCHICFRUGALLIFE
    @VANESSASCHICFRUGALLIFE 3 года назад +2

    *i tried the rope and it did cut down the noise but I still have a little noise it would be great if some would give me a tip please*

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад +1

      These are some other ideas I've heard of:
      Wrap pool noodles around the cross bars; Wrap tape (like electrical tape) around every crack/seam in the rack; Install a fairing (has to be done well, otherwise the fairing can make noise).

    • @nataliegrn17
      @nataliegrn17 3 года назад

      How many turns around the roof rack do you recommend?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад +1

      @@nataliegrn17 I think I did about 10 or 12 turns.

  • @rosely3005
    @rosely3005 2 года назад

    Omg thank you so much! It worked! I almost bought the fairing on my jeep.

  • @albok7942
    @albok7942 3 года назад +1

    What if u have several cross bars.. do I need to put it all over..?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад +1

      You will need to put the rope on all of them for the best result.

  • @Jwingmann
    @Jwingmann 10 месяцев назад

    I have cord on my roof rack but it still whistles. Does mine need to be looser? Do I need it to be longer for more wrap around? What could it be?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  10 месяцев назад

      It's possible there are gaps where air is getting into the rack? That could create a whistle

  • @LaurelHill2024
    @LaurelHill2024 3 года назад

    ohh great info man!!! thanks

  • @th33Robin
    @th33Robin 3 года назад

    Thank you so much Karl

  • @themanyshenanigansoffinn9658
    @themanyshenanigansoffinn9658 Год назад

    Does doing this help with mpg?

  • @tonypowers123
    @tonypowers123 Год назад

    Love it !!!

  • @edensgardenshed9622
    @edensgardenshed9622 Год назад

    Is that the factory roof rack? Mine doesn’t have one so in the market currently.

  • @deniseherrera729
    @deniseherrera729 Год назад +1

    Cant hear very well on my android. My volume up all the way. Could have used a speaker but

  • @2fernandi
    @2fernandi Год назад

    I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...

  • @schnauzer1639
    @schnauzer1639 2 года назад

    Hey Karl, The para cord you using is how many mm ? I’m also getting it , my thule wing bar is making me crazy after I’ve installed it yesterday.

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  2 года назад +2

      The one I used is 1/8 in. Or 3.17 mm

    • @schnauzer1639
      @schnauzer1639 2 года назад

      Thanks Karl , you are the best 👍🏼

  • @olderrol1968
    @olderrol1968 3 года назад

    I will try this.

  • @kylemyers9659
    @kylemyers9659 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tip. Would that paracord trick work on a Yakima roundbar for a 2020 RAV4.

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад

      I'm pretty sure it would help no matter what kind of rack you have. It won't eliminate the noise completely, but it will help.

  • @piperdoog
    @piperdoog 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tip.
    Just recently picked up a used OEM rack for my 07
    I see you have the racks for a kyack, do you think with the OEM rack I could fit 2 kyack on there safely?
    Cheers

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад

      Definitely. That rack I have is actually a two kayak rack. I transport two kayaks on there regularly.

    • @piperdoog
      @piperdoog 3 года назад

      @@EveryotherKarl cheers bud. What rack (kyack holders did you buy)
      Cheers

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад

      @@piperdoog it's very similar to this rack:
      www.amazon.com/IKURAM-Carrier-Bilateral-Premier-Surfboard/dp/B087C1H1N4/ref=sxin_18_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?cv_ct_cx=double+kayak+roof+rack&dchild=1&keywords=double+kayak+roof+rack&pd_rd_i=B087C1H1N4&pd_rd_r=8c2e7687-a77f-4268-bb4a-15b8dd475e96&pd_rd_w=jQbpY&pd_rd_wg=VHmPI&pf_rd_p=d325ec12-52f5-4998-86a2-70ecac44a94a&pf_rd_r=1V6Q33R3PM46XWQ8J1WZ&qid=1625758621&sprefix=doible+kaya&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVVFST0NaUkYwRUQ0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzA1MjE4MkJFOE44WUUyVDNNUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODI4OTQ3Mkw5RlUyVEowS0Q5TCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

  • @fasjackson3588
    @fasjackson3588 2 месяца назад

    All I have to say is holy shit and thank you

  • @josepradomaldonado5958
    @josepradomaldonado5958 3 года назад

    hi there firts i have to way that i ser your videos and i have a rignline to and Im working on , i have a cuestion,¡!¿? where did you get the rignline accessoris online ?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад +1

      For the roof rack I actually bought it used at this website
      www.car-part.com/mobile/

  • @lancecrane10
    @lancecrane10 2 года назад

    Would I improve my MPG's with this?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  2 года назад

      I don't think it would have any real impact on mpg. Just noise.

  • @WhiskeyThrottle_ADV
    @WhiskeyThrottle_ADV Год назад

    did you buy UV protective rope?

  • @gray5857
    @gray5857 3 года назад

    Hey karl what kind of kayak holders are these?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад +1

      www.amazon.com/Leader-Accessories-Aluminum-Folding-Crossbar/dp/B08LVMH4QW/ref=sxin_20_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?crid=2EWL52H6I4HPW&cv_ct_cx=folding+kayak+roof+rack&dchild=1&keywords=folding+kayak+roof+rack&pd_rd_i=B08LVMH4QW&pd_rd_r=083cb9b5-8f89-4ebf-a5f2-da2e180bdc8b&pd_rd_w=QNdtR&pd_rd_wg=J59XO&pf_rd_p=37cc454b-6a78-4bda-b168-67760659b8b6&pf_rd_r=CRJ3CZMH7C0RAK0X7Q7E&qid=1634592397&sprefix=folding+kayak&sr=1-4-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&smid=A36MMU92PLSMVI&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN1FXOUZTNEdFSEFRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjkyMTQ1MVhKRFUxN0ROQlVLRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDkyOTgwMk9WRENLR0VSNkpENiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад +1

      These aren't the exact ones, but they're similar - I sanded and spray painted mine.

    • @gray5857
      @gray5857 3 года назад

      @@EveryotherKarl thx! Do you like the one piece for two kayaks?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад

      @@gray5857 I definitely do.

    • @gray5857
      @gray5857 3 года назад

      @@EveryotherKarl im trying to decide between the individual vs the shared one like you have. Ive changed all my interior lights to led and will be doing the exterior soon as well. Im a fan of the rack over the box as well. Would be great for sbowboards.

  • @karpushin
    @karpushin Год назад

    F*cking genius!

  • @PCPAyLOAD
    @PCPAyLOAD 3 года назад

    Did your rack whistle or just make a loud airflow sound? My Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack makes a whistling sound above 35 mph and its driving me nuts!

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад

      Dang, mine just makes airflow nose. Are there any holes in your rack? Like exposed screw holes or anything? I feel like that might cause whistling..

    • @vb8746
      @vb8746 3 года назад

      Hello, Just got my Jeep Compass with the roof racks/bar, and the same as you, the rack whistle and change the frequency according to the speed, impossible to drive in the motorway.
      Did you resolve this ?
      Thanks

  • @ngevacorp
    @ngevacorp 2 года назад

    It creates turbulence, breaks up the wind vortex. So u r actually going to increase drag and fuel consumption. Just play some radio and u won't hear the noise and save $ on fuel.

  • @mollywapyo
    @mollywapyo 3 года назад +2

    Where do one get paracord ?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад +3

      I bought this paracord at Walmart. It's always in the camping/sporting goods section as well as in the home improvement section.
      It's also sold at home depot, lowes, Amazon.. a bunch of different places.
      Good luck!

    • @MapleGoodness
      @MapleGoodness 3 года назад

      @@EveryotherKarl Do you recall what diameter the cord is you used?

    • @EveryotherKarl
      @EveryotherKarl  3 года назад +1

      @@MapleGoodness
      It was 1/8 inch diameter paracord.
      This is the type of cord on amazon:
      amzn.to/3dh4cqL

    • @MapleGoodness
      @MapleGoodness 3 года назад

      @@EveryotherKarl thank you.

  • @guvd9guv495
    @guvd9guv495 Год назад

    Doesn’t work for me

  • @Garagejunky09
    @Garagejunky09 3 года назад

    lol I feel Like I'm being April fool'd here

  • @jamesdobkins1153
    @jamesdobkins1153 3 года назад

    This is complete crap. How many of you tried this?? Didn’t work did it? Haha. Simple science people. This guy……