Aero caps for the crossbar anchors

[E Parx]

I'm surprised with it being an EV that there aren't any caps to cover the anchor points on the R1T (and R1S) for the crossbars when not in use. I'm sure it creates some drag, especially when there is a crosswind and it seems to contribute some to wind noise again in particular when there is a crosswind.

Anybody with a 3D printer got any ideas? Taping over it seems like the only fix right now and is very temporary.

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[FirstStateR1T]

I leave my crossbars on the top of the bed and had no noticeable difference in efficiency, with or without.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Although there probably is a difference, I wouldn't be surprised if it's so small that it doesn't make sense to try to address it.

 

[crashmtb]

I’d rather take the minuscule amount of drag vs losing little caps alL the time ?

 

[E Parx]

Although there probably is a difference, I wouldn't be surprised if it's so small that it doesn't make sense to try to address it.

Fair but even my CR-V had caps for the crossbars anchors and while I'm not very concerned about the range hit, it definitely whistles from them especially above the cab at higher speeds.

Edit: I had the SC check out the wind noise at higher speeds and they said I didn't have a triangle window issue nor the piece above the windshield misaligned but they did admit that the truck is prone to wind noise at higher speeds, especially with crosswinds. I suspect these being exposed is at least partly to blame.

 

[E Parx]

I’d rather take the minuscule amount of drag vs losing little caps alL the time ?

My CR-V never once had the caps pop loose in 5 years ?‍

It could be done similar to the camp speaker which latches using the same anchors as are on the outside of the truck for the crossbars. I don't see those falling off regularly with that type of latch.

 

[mgc0216]

You owe me a keyboard since i ruined mine when i spit my coffee out reading this.

 

[dotlinetriangle]

I had the SC check out the wind noise at higher speeds and they said I didn't have a triangle window issue nor the piece above the windshield misaligned but they did admit that the truck is prone to wind noise at higher speeds, especially with crosswinds. I suspect these being exposed is at least partly to blame.

You could put some duct tape over the mounting points and see if that makes a difference! I'd be interested to hear if it does.

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