Does it have bad wind noise when mounted on top of a truck?
615604
It's not that bad, there's reviews of all different bars and how to videos of how to stop it, for the price you CANNOT GO WRONG. Absolutely 1000% love mine
615605
Yes there is a whistling noise from the light bar when you travel at like 70mph and above or if its really windy
954296
I drive a regular cab pickup and haven't noticed any flapping or vibrations. The usual noise from the bed is a little muffled, actually. I have been very satisfied with mine since I purchased it in December.
573209
I have my fan mounted on an oil cooler inside the cab of my baja bug that I desert race with as well as it being my daily driver, and I cannot really hear it but then again I have no insulation in their head liner or anything so it is extremely loud in there with the engine noise as it is. As far as would I buy one again the answer is most definitely yes. it is a rugged fan that has been through a lot and keeps on going. I have recommended them to my friends that race as well as those that just have street driven Baja bugs
1512270
I have used the SGM-1X mostly outdoors and have found that wind noise is acceptable in light winds with the included foam wind screen. If you add a "fur" type wind screen (Movo WS3 Furry Outdoor Microphone Windscreen Muff for Large Shotgun Microphones - Amazon), it will work OK in moderate winds. Bear in mind that trees, flags and other ambient wind sounds will be heard in the wind.
1797043
No. Its not very loud at all. The problem is the gauge is not accurate, and it seems they've known about the issue but haven't fixed it yet. It will also blow fuses if you're not careful.
1279639
All roof bars create wind noise and this one is no worse than any other. When they refer to attachments, they are talking about ski racks, roof boxes, etc. It comes with everything you need to attach it to the roof of your VW.
1466059
The baffle is very solid and doesn't move in the wind. I live in a very windy place and have had no problems with it.
1978930
I installed it without the wind deflector and it's pretty noisy on my car. I'm going to install the deflector and see if it quiets it down any.
1004518
You can barely hear it. There is a slight vibration when it is really windy.
1627053
Mine is mounted on the ceiling with a conventional air filter taped to the front and the back. Standing below about 2 feet in front of it I measure 59 dB on low, 60 on Medium and 62 dB on high. I generally leave it on low, not so much because of the marginally lower noise but because it makes a rumbling vibration at higher speeds and low accomplishes the desired results.M
1423628
Yes, it works very well. The hooks and straps hold it in place very tightly, so it is not flapping around in the wind, and it cuts down on some of the air noise. I am very pleased with it.
2140655
In general they are very low profile compared to other bulky racks I was looking at. The wind drag and noise isn't too bad on my subaru, but I also have a Yakima faring for aerodynamtic purposes along with wind deflection.
2176112
The factory setup is virtually noise free. Put the stock unit back on truck. I will probably put a good filter in the box & leave it alone. Wasted $260.
2270361
I have not had problems with wind on my unit. Will lose reception due to rain or snow, but that's a symptom of satellite TV. Could your unit not be anchored well, i.e., not correctly mounted or could your roof be flexing or rig move as others suggested as possibility, or could there be leaves or limbs blowing to impact the view of the satellites?
518353
Nope. Its a great look. A little loose in front window area. Just makes noise but I don't get wet. Also the supports for the too could use a little reinforcement. But all in all good.
351627
Yes, the air blows out the top of the unit. The exhaust vents are at the back half of the top of the unit. Air flow is quite good, too!
352808
No, it does not make noise at all. I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it. I put it on my Ford F150 truck and it also looks sharp. The folding ability is very handy.