Final setup to be completed, I am hopeful though considering options and some youtube vids on similar setups to pull heavier kayaks or bigger stuff on your roof. Well, in order to transport our recently purchased 18.5ft long Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Sailing Kayak and tow our travel trailer, I decided to buy a Rhino Roof Rack (84" x 49" Pioneer Platform on Rhino Back Bone Rails) with the plan to use two aluminum poles (to be placed at about 45 degr) and a small ATV type winch temporary mounted on the opposite side to pull it on the roof with little effort. Maybe there are other wind fairings which create a better deflection of the wind including the frontal bar. Rhino's wind fairing does not seem to have good reviews online (not helping with noise, even increase in mpg.), yet maybe the best improvement yet. Otherwise suggestions very welcome as well. Seeking input from Rhino Rack owners who have found a solution. Before I give up I am interested in solutions or mitigations to make it better. I love sailing though, so in balance I may just take the noise for what it is. Well, I guess so much for trying to find a solution for the sailing kayak. To be clear, no whistling or high pitch noise, just as if you are driving 100mph or more. Used to give me a smile as part of the $87k "tank" like experience. Itself surprising for such a big vehicle, something i really enjoyed though and allows for music and conversation or otherwise a comfortable experience. From 60mph up, whereas before up to 80 or 85 mph was very quiet. So, while the rack looks great there is more wind noise then I expected or considered. Build in on left of steering wheel in spare switch spot. Made the rig even quieter including when the engine is working over 2000 rpm towing, nice! Dynamat under the hood lining, in doors, rear fenders and about 50% of the floor (from rear to middle row). Window shades side and rear windows, darker for second row and back Great addition, love how it levels the vehicle as i tow by putting in 35 to 40 psi. model CR5051HP's with lines to rear hatch for manual inflation. While I am not pursuing an overland build yet, it maybe the eventual start. about $1450 later (purchase via etrailer, good outfit) and some effort (easy, just a bit of time) it is on there.
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