Do the straps make noise when moving at high speeds (70mph)?
300061
They have not but just to be sure ( because we had a 3 hr. drive) my husband used a zip tie at the end of each strap. Not even sure we needed it but we did not want to find out on the highway. &#128526;
300062
I have never noticed any noise. They hold my paddle board tight and secure on the roof rack and they are easy to use.
300063
They have not but just to be sure ( because we had a 3 hr. drive) my husband used a zip tie at the end of each strap. Not even sure we needed it but we did not want to find out on the highway. �
300064
The Thule 531 Express Surf Straps do not make noise at any speed that we've noticed. We love these straps which we use for paddle boards on the roof of a Dodge Durango. Go ahead and buy them, they'll be the best strap you ever own. Highly recommended.
300065
Not that I've noticed but I usually tuck the ends under after tightening the straps - still love those straps.
300066
Yeah they make some noise unless you tie down the loose ends of the straps. I have had some problems w them coming a bit loose when I'm driving at high speeds so watch out
300067
Also, we had 2 boards on the roof and we used 4 straps - maybe overkill by it worked very nicely - easy to use
2260359
arbedweis, I will let you know after this coming weekend. I'm going snow shoeing, and will be wearing backpack. This harness has been very comfortable for the birding adventures I've been on; it's a quality product that's easy to use. It is a quiet strap using plastic clips that don't make clanking noises when your maneuvering around. Ill repost after the weekend about the backpack if you don't already receive an answer...
873825
Make sure loose ends are wrapped up and secured. The tighter the straps, the less wind noise resulting from movement and vibration. Mine is used with a roof rack so I don't know how to deal with the door problem.
2145964
No. It's the one "annoying" thing about the backpack. The positives vastly outweigh this, though. Sometimes on my bicycle or motorcycle, the straps slap me, but it's really a minor issue. Mine has more than paid for itself over the years!
399977
I have not noticed wind noise at all, and am very happy with the way they fit and look. I am very glad that I purchased them. Also, I installed them myself!
2010834
Gee, I must have gotten the bad one. At 40 mph or higher it sounded like a loud bee hive up there. The front top lip would vibrate causing the noise -- I could see it though the sun roof). While I tried a strap on it (I don't know why) the strap then made the noise. I've ordered a more expensive and different brand which I will review (good or bad) sometime after June 8, 2015.
2166930
It's not loud at all. It comes very stiff and loosens up over time. But if you keep it tight by adjusting the straps, it won't move around and won't make noise. It's a great vest. I love it!
1074173
I have three of these on different bikes...I have never heard the noise you describe from any of them.
1336746
I could hear the wind hitting it as we drove but it wasn't very loud or obnoxious. It also made me feel better hearing it because I knew it was still up there and the straps were doing their job. As for MPG, it maybe lowered it by 1or 2 but not much and I didn't really make any great difference at the pump.
1845886
Not more normal braking applications. I ve only heard loud brake noise for fast high speed stops, >80 mph coming to an immediate stop, more of a bass sound.
272435
Yes, but most people here would recommend changing out the treads for something flat. The mountain bike treads will add to the noise. It is already pretty loud, but it will become industrial machine loud.
1604423
I'm guessing I've lost 1-2 mpg maximum for highway cruising, but it's hard to say for certain. I'll have to take it off for a week or two and see if there are any improvements. I positioned mine as far back as possible as to allow most the air to go over and not hit the rack directly as much. As for noise, I couldn't tell a difference, mainly because my AT tires are so loud. Good Luck.
2010833
Had very little noise - if any - from the cargo box. What little noise heard was probably from my cross bars - and that was at highway/interstate speed. Cross bars with cargo (with load) affected mpg by about 5-10%.
1520170
If the ends of the straps are tied down/secured, the ends of the straps don't make noise or flap around. I've used this carrier twice with different contents, and there was no sounds or vibrations unless there was extremely high winds in addition to high speed.
696276
I bought a pair for my 2014 Cr-v and didn't notice any change as far as wind noise. I leave them on the vehicle.
596974
No Not at all..When you are going real fast you do get the hum of the fan w/ wind "effects" but I watch TV while using it..and usually can keep it on normal volume level..Hope this helps
111666
No, there is a noise increase. Not too bad, but definitely noticeable. I did see a set of Thule's that where narrower, closer to the roof and more streamlined I wish I would have tried but who really knows until you try it and have something to compair it too. I am satisfied with the BMW rack system though and keep mine on at all times. Really noisy when the sun roof is open at high speeds