Sometimes it sounds like a whistle and other times it sounds like something small is flapping around on the roof. It’s even been known to change pitch as you adjust your speed. Regardless of what it sounds like, it’s never enjoyable. If you haven’t guessed yet, we’re talking about wind noise from your roof racks.
Wind noise is a dynamic problem in that the contributing factors vary on every single drive. This can sometimes make it hard to pinpoint the cause as no two trips are ever identical. Given that vehicles come in different shapes and sizes, a particular product may be noisy on one vehicle but quiet as a mouse on another. Wind and travel speed are also important factors.
Even though we can’t control all of these contributing factors, our new Wind Fairings may assist to reduce in-cabin noise.
The all-new Rhino-Rack Wind Fairings
Wind Fairings are designed to reduce the oncoming wind noise by deflecting the air around your load. Our two new wind fairing products – including vehicle-specific and generic wind fairings – are launching this half of 2022. Both come in two sizes and attach directly to the 5 Series Pioneer underside extrusion. A small wind fairing (RWFS) is suitable for all 1236mm wide platforms, and a large (RWFL) will fit all 1376mm, 1426mm and 1465mm wide platforms. We all know weight is a precious commodity when it comes to roof racks, so both have been designed as lightweight products with the RWFS weighing in at 0.95kg and the RWFL at 1.3kg.
Both Rhino-Rack Wind Fairings feature:
- Rubber bumpers and abrasion-resistant tape to protect your vehicle's roof
- A sleek design that contours the roof of your vehicle
- Black look to match your Pioneer Platform
What vehicle-specific wind fairings will there be?
Vehicle-specific wind fairings, compatible with specific vehicle Backbone and 5 Series Pioneer combinations are coming soon.
These wind fairings will be available for the following vehicles only:
- Toyota Hilux N80 - September 2022
- Ford Ranger P703 - November 2022
- Toyota LC200 - November 2022
- Nissan Patrol Y62 - November 2022
- Isuzu D-Max - Early 2023
- Mazda BT-50 - Early 2023
- Ford Ranger PX - Early 2023
- Toyota Prado 150 - Early 2023
Additional Rhino-Rack wind fairings
Can’t see your vehicle on the list? As long as you know your Pioneer Platform size you can purchase the Generic Wind Fairings from Rhino-Rack stores.
For those who don’t yet have the 5 Series Pioneer, we’ve got a wide range of wind fairings to suit everything from the 4 Series Pioneer Platform, the Pioneer Tradie or Pioneer Tray, and even Vortex Crossbars. Check out the full range.
Not sure what model Pioneer you have?
Let’s face it, it’s no easy feat to remember the model of every single product we’ve ever bought. If you’re struggling to decipher the difference between the 5 and the 4 Series Pioneer, take a look at the images below for a side-profile peek.
