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Yakima WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks - 46" Long
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Yakima WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks - 46" Long
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Yakima Accessories and Parts - Y05018
- Roof Rack
- Fairing
- Yakima
- Standard
- 46 Inch Long
Universal fairing deflects wind around your roof rack to drastically reduce noise and drag. Padded feet protect your vehicle's roof. Mounts easily to most crossbar configurations.
Features:
- Aerodynamic fairing deflects air over your roof rack to dramatically reduce wind noise and drag
- Sleek design enhances the overall look of your roof rack
- Padded feet protect your roof from scratches and abrasions
- Easy installation on most crossbars with ratcheting straps
- Included tool lets you quickly tighten straps around crossbars
- Theft-deterring hardware requires installation tool for removal
Specs:
- Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
- Length: 46"
- Weight: 2.6 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
8005018 Yakima Wind Shield Fairing for Roof Racks - 46" Long
Replaces 8007048
Installation Details
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Video Transcript for Yakima WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks Review
Today we'll be taking a look at the Yakima windshield fairing. These are available in a variety of different sizes: at 34 inches long, part number Y05016; at 40 inches long, part number Y05017; at 46 inches long, part number Y05018; at 52 inches long, part number Y05019. The one we'll be working with today is 40 inches long, but they all share the same features. This universal fairing deflects wind around your roof rack to drastically reduce noise and drag. Its sleek design enhances the overall look of your roof rack. It's an easy clamp-on installation, and the padded feet are going to protect your vehicle's finish. The theft-deterring hardware requires the included tool for installation or removal.
The fairing is constructed out of a flexible, heavy-duty plastic, and it's covered by Yakima's Love It Till You Leave It lifetime warranty. Now that we've gone over the features, I'll go ahead and show you how to get it installed. First thing we want to do is go ahead and set our fairing in position. Today, we're working with the Yakima JetStream Crossbar, but this will work with your round, square, arrow, elliptical, and most factory roof rack systems. Let's go ahead and set it in place. We want to make sure the notched portion sits in our crossbar like this, and then we can go ahead and center it up.
Looks like I need to come this way a little bit. Once we've got it centered up, we can then bring our straps around, and then we're going to connect it to the underside here. Once we've got them all connected, we can then tighten them down with our included tool. As you can see, it's drawing the strap through. It'll be a nice snug fit. Once we get it nice and tight, we can just repeat it for the other 3 straps.
With all those tightened down, let's go ahead and take our strap and tuck it in the keeper here, just like that. Now, the last thing that we can do is take our clear pad and place it on our vehicle where our fairing comes in contact. That's just to protect our vehicle from any harm. That'll complete our look at the Yakima windshield fairing.
Customer Reviews
Yakima WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks - 46" Long - Y05018
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (70 Customer Reviews)
Universal fairing deflects wind around your roof rack to drastically reduce noise and drag. Padded feet protect your vehicle's roof. Mounts easily to most crossbar configurations.
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by: Juan Markel04/20/2019
Super sleek and durable plan on using on my trips to California 633695
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by: Dae08/26/2017
This was the only fairing I could find to fit the OEM bars on my MK 6 Volkswagen Jetta. Installation was easy and the wind noises are gone 425549
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by: Chad01/20/2021
Excellent customer service as always only place I shop for roof rack supplies is etrailer!!! 940438
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by: Matthew01/10/2021
936180
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by: Benjamin01/02/2021
Product as described, shipping prompt. 933065
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by: Tony12/08/2020
This Yakima fairing is all plastic, I don't think there are any metal components, even the tightening mechanism. Installed on round bars and the toothed straps holding the fairing to the rack bar strips out/slips before it tightens very securely. May work better on the aero type bars but it remains to be seen if they hold on round bars. This fairing/windshield is much shorter than versions I purchased in years past. Older styles extended to the vehicle windshield and made a relatively seamless surface to deflect the wind up the vehicle windshield, up the Yakima fairing and over the roof racks. This model has about a one inch gap between the vehicle roof and the bottom of the Yakima fairing. This is probably a design compromise since the front roof rack sets so far back from the vehicle windshield but it will not deflect as much wind as older designs. This fairing seems VERY over priced for the quality of the product. New installation so I'll have to drive around to see if the fairing reduces wind noise or if it moves on the round bars.... 920775
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by: Anthony11/29/2020
I have a 10th gen Civic sedan and I was dying to get the perfect roof rack set for my car. At the time of my purchase there was not many visuals of what the rack system looked like on this car. I purchased the: •Yakima 50in Jetstream crossbars •Yakima baseline towers •bc182 & bc183 clips •Yakima 46in fairing Overall I love how it looks on my car! During This COVID pandemic I have been camping more, and this is the perfect foundation! First off, the 46in fairing is the perfect fit for the 10th gen civic! Wind noise is low also with the help of the aerodynamic crossbars. My main concern was the fuel efficiency. On long road trips I still average 38-40 mpg with the rack on. My daily commutes I average 34 mpg without Econ on. 917356
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by: Charles11/19/2020
Great service! 915339
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by: Andrew09/11/2020
I had installed the roof rack on my Honda Element and knew I needed to do something because the wind noise was deafening. This Yakima wind fairing is perfect. Just what I needed. Easy to assemble and install. Looks great and it eliminates all of the wind noise. 877213
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by: Kevin08/23/2020
867080
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by: Randolph B08/19/2020
thanks 864795
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by: William07/17/2020
Great customer service, great product, all at a great price! 844854
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by: Elijah07/12/2020
Excellent fairing. The only downside is that the package didn’t come with the clear Pieces to put on my car so it would scrextch the paint. Idk if they didn’t pack it or just don’t supply those anymore but of they do I would like to and that sent to me 831755
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by: Karen05/24/2020
Excellent!!! Super easy installation and works well. 802918
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by: Vannack01/04/2020
It wasn’t needed for the jetstream bars but I love the look of the windscreen paired with the roof rack. 735701
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by: Chris12/15/2019
Great seller! Love my Yakima rack! 732633
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by: Chanarou09/15/2019
Looks good, very solid. Although, I have yet to put it through its paces. But seems very secure and will definitely do the job. 707445
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by: Randy L04/25/2019
The air deflector made a big difference in the noise that is transferred into the interior from the rack that I have. 634979
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by: Byron G10/21/2018
Perfect fit for my 2013 Nissan Rogue. Dramatically cuts down on wind noise. Extremely easy to install. 576296
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by: SJHughes12/23/2017
Pretty simple to install to existing round bar rack. Mounting strap locations lined up with tower bases, but I was able to finesse things to work with no issues. Nice look and reduced wind noise on my 2004 VW R32 462344
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by: Walte b09/27/2017
Great service fast deliver over all great experience part fit perfectly on my car no issue at all very happy. 436767
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by: Jack O.05/26/2017
The deflector instantly quieted what was a very noisy rack above 45mph. The deflector (and racks) have been on since the moment I bought them. It's a great product strong, durable, and effective. Well worth the price. 385102
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by: Gylmar Garcia05/04/2017
Looks great and fits like a glove on my aero bars! Definitely reduces the wind noise. 376113
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by: Gwyn04/22/2015
Easy to install, a must with the roof r ack! 187352
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by: Joel s06/17/2014
Easy processing.... Just what I ordered. 135990
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Ask the Experts about this Yakima Accessories and Parts
- How to Pick Out Yakima Fairing to Fit Roof Rack Based on Rack DimensionWhen picking out a fairing for a roof rack you actually want to measure the distance between the feet of the roof rack that hold the crossbar and go with the fairing that matches that distance. You don't base it on the distance between the mounting straps of the fairing. This fairing is 46 inches long which means if your roof rack feet are right at 46 inches this would fit and work well.
view full answer... - Distance Between Outside Rivets of Yakima Fairing # Y05018I checked with Yakima and the distance you are looking for is 36 inches. This is the distance between the outermost rivets on the Yakima WindShield Fairing # Y05018.
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- Rhino Rack Crossbars Whistling Solution RecommendationTypically whistling with a roof rack like an aero bar Rhino Rack is due to a channel not being installed on the top or bottom of the bar. Check to make sure the channels are installed in the bars first. If not a fairing will easily take care of the problem since it directs the air over the bars. The Yakima fairing part # Y05018 fits all bar shapes like yours and would work well.
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- Yakima Fairing that Fits Roof Rack of 2013 Honda CR-VThe part number you mentioned is an older Yakima fairing that is no longer available. Now Yakima offers the part # Y05018 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. The older style only fit Yakima round bars but this new fairing uses a new attachment method that allows it to fit around basically all bar sizes.
view full answer... - Which Fairing Will Work Better On Yakima Roof Rack For 2009 Honda CR-VI was able to find your roof rack purchase in our system and it looks like you have the 58 inch long crossbars on your 2009 CR-V. The recommended fairing for your roof rack is the 46-inch Fairing for Yakima Roof Rack Crossbars, part # Y05018 will work great on your roof rack. This fairing can help reduce wind noise and drag and install easily on your crossbars with no tools needed.
view full answer... - 46 inch Long Yakima Fairing RecommendationSounds like you are looking for a Yakima wind fairing that is 46 inches in length. We have exactly that as part # Y05018. Whats great about the Yakima fairings is that they fit all crossbar dimensions.
view full answer... - Recommended Fairing For 2017 Subaru Impreza 5 Door OEM Fixed Type CrossbarsSince the aftermarket crossbars can be anywhere between 46 and 53 inches, and the factory bars are shorter than that, I recommend you to with the Rhino-Rack Fairing for Roof Racks - 44" Long # RRRF3. This will give you as much deflection as possible while remaining within the rails of your vehicle. This will give you the best noise reduction because too large or too small could create more noise. If you measure the outside of your rails on each side and find that they are a little...
view full answer... - Yakima Fairing Recommendation for a 2010 Toyota Prius with BaseLine Roof RackThe Yakima WindShield Fairings like part # Y05018 are designed to basically fit any crossbar out there. The zip strips that the fairing uses to secure to the bars allows them to be basically universal. Yakima recommends the 40 inch fairing # Y05017 for your 2010 Toyota Prius with the Baseline roof rack part numbers # Y00409, # Y00146, # Y03536, and # Y06117. But if you wanted the longer one it would still fit.
view full answer... - Fairing Recommendation to Quiet Noise on 2020 Jeep Wrangler with OEM CrossbarsRoof rack wind noise can be very annoying! Thankfully Yakima has made their fairings to fit basically all crossbar sizes and styles due to their zip strap attachment method. So the Yakima fairing part # Y05018 would kill the noise you described and would easily fit and work great!. I attached a review video for it for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Fairing Recommendation to Fit Round Roof Rack CrossbarsI have a solution for you, but it's not a Thule fairing since they are not designed to fit round bars like what Yakima normally has. What I would instead recommend is a Yakima fairing like part # Y05018 which is designed to fit basically any shaped crossbar on the market including round ones like what you have.
view full answer... - How to Pick Out Roof Rack Fairing for 2018 Toyota CH-RThe trick to picking out a roof rack fairing is to go with the length of fairing that best matches the distance between the feet of the roof rack. If that distance is closer to 46 inches you'd want the part # Y05018 or if it's closer to 40 inches you'd want the # Y05017.
view full answer... - Recommendation on a Wind Fairing for a VW GTI 15 with OEM Roof RackWe carry a large selection of wind fairings that could fit your 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Your best option would be to measure the width of your OEM crossbars to help find the correct length of fairing that you will need. Once you have your length, review the fairings at the attached link. As for a recommendation on a brand, I like the Yakima WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks, like # Y05018. These fairing use an easy ratcheting straps to install on to your crossbar. The design of the...
view full answer... - 44 inch Yakima Fairing Recommendation for a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Yakima Roof RackYakima will recommend what they think would be the best size fairing to go along with their roof racks, but that doesn't mean you couldn't go with a different size if you really wanted to. As long as it's within reason of course. You should have no problem using a 46 inch fairing # Y05018 on the Yakima Roof Rack you have installed on your 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If all of the fairing doesn't touch your roof it wouldn't be an issue.
view full answer... - How to Pick Out Roof Rack Fairing from YakimaWhen picking out a fairing for a roof rack the best way to do it is to measure the distance between the feet of the rack and go with the fairing that matches that distance the best. We can't stop you from ordering any size you want though. We have the part # Y05018 which measures 46 inches long, the part # Y05017 which is 40 inches, # Y05019 which is 52 and # Y05016 which is 34 inches. The great thing about Yakima fairings is that unlike other fairings their hardware can fit all crossbar shapes.
view full answer... - What are Yakima Roof Rack Fairings Made OfI spoke with my contact over at Yakima about the material used to make their fairings such as # Y05018. I just heard back from him and he said that the fairings are acrylic. Basically poly(methyl methacrylate).
view full answer... - Availability of the Yakima 50 Inch WindShield Fairing # Y07049I might have a solution for you. However, the Yakima 50 inch Wind Faring Y07049 has been discontinued. Yakima doses offer a 46 in fairing, # Y05018, and a 52 inch faring, # Y05019 that might work for your application. Another option will be the Rhino-Rack Fairing for Roof Racks - 50" Long, # RRRF4. This fairing is 50 inched long and uses universal mounting hardware connects to most crossbar styles.
view full answer... - Solution to Quiet Down Wind Noise of Malone 50 inch Crossbar Roof RackThe best solution would be to divert the air over the bars with a fairing like the Yakima 46 inch long fairing part # Y05018. This will direct the air over the bars and ski rack to make it much quieter. Roof racks and their accessories can cause quite a bit of wind noise and the best way to fight it is with a fairing to direct the air over it.
view full answer... - Are Yakima Cargo Boxes Compatible with a Fairing on a Yakima Roof RackI checked with Yakima and they recommend the 46 inch long fairing part # Y05018 that you referenced for your 2007 Buick Lacrosse with 48 inch Yakima Crossbars. There should be plenty of clearance for you to get the install hardware of your Yakima Skybox around the crossbar without interfering with the fairing. Check out the picture I attached that shows you how much distance there is between the fairing and the bar.
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- Fairing Recommendation for 2015 Ford ExplorerFor your 2015 Ford Explorer Yakima recommends their 46 inch long fairing part # Y05018.
view full answer... - Will the 46 Inch Long Yakima Wind Fairing for a 2001 Volkswagen Golf Install Outside the TowersFor your 2001 Volkswagen Golf (3-Door), the Yakima WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks part # Y05018 will actually install outside of the mounting feet on your Round Bar Q-Tower Roof Rack. I spoke with Yakima and they said that the next size down, the Yakima WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks part # Y05017 interfered with the mounting feet which is why they recommend the 46" long fairing.
view full answer... - Will Yakima WindShield Fairing Fit a 2008 Honda CR-VThe Yakima Windshield Fairings like the part # Y05018 that you referenced are designed to basically fit any crossbar since they use zip straps for securing. It would fit the bars of your 2008 Honda CR-V and work well.
view full answer... - Fairing Recommendation for 2017 Mazda CX-5 with Factory CrossbarsThe Yakima fairings are designed to fit all crossbar dimensions. So the 46 inch long Yakima fairing part # Y05018 would fit and do a great job reducing the wind noise created by your crossbars. It will divert air over the bars which means considerable less wind noise.
view full answer... - Recommendation for Yakima Fairing Sizes for a Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack on a 2010 Volkswagen JettaFor the Yakima Q Towers on your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, I recommend the 46 inch Yakima Fairing # Y05018. I have provided a graphic showing the width of the area in which the fairing would be placed (M1). I have provided links to the instructions for the proper installation of this product as well as a video review of the item.
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- Which Yakima Roof Rack Fairing Fits the Factory Roof Rack on a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SedanI checked with Yakima and they recommend the 40 inch WindShield # Y05017 on the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta sedan. This is the recommendation based on using a Yakima roof rack since they do not make any recommendations for the factory roof racks on vehicles. But the basic dimensions between the feet that hold the crossbars are essentially the same between the 2 roof racks so the 40 inch would still be the best fit.
view full answer... - Fairing Recommendation for Whispbar T17 Heavy Duty CrossbarThe Yakima Fairings are designed to fit all crossbar shapes. So your Whispbar T17 is a 54 inch crossbar so for a fairing that would fit between the legs best the part # Y05018 which is 46 inches would be best. When you pick out a fairing you want to go with one that matches the distance between the two feet.
view full answer... - Fairing Recommendation for a 2015 Nissan Rogue Factory Roof RackYakima claims that their new fairings like part # Y05018 which measures 46 inches in length can fit all crossbar sizes so this would work well for you.
view full answer... - Fit and Compatibility of Yakima Fairing on a 2010 Toyota Prius with Yakima BaseLine Tower Roof RackThe recommended fairing for your 2010 Toyota Prius per Yakima is the 40 inch # Y05017. This is because the fairing is designed to work with the roof of the vehicle and the spacing between the towers to reduce as much wind noise as possible. Yakima tested their fairings with the BaseLine Tower System and found that the # Y05017 worked the best with your 2010 Prius's roof racks. I cannot recommend you use the larger fairing or wrap it around a portion of the BaseLine Tower. When I contacted...
view full answer... - Recommended Wind Fairing for Yakima Roof Rack on 2010 Audi A5Yes, you are correct that the appropriate wind fairing for use on the Yakima roof rack installed on your 2010 Audi A5 is part # Y05018. This 46-inch fairing will fit perfectly on your rack's 48-inch crossbars and help to reduce the distracting effects of wind noise from the front crossbar.
view full answer... - Yakima Fairing Recommendation for a 2016 Hyundai Tucson with Yakima Roof RackWhen picking out a fairing for a roof rack you want to fit the fairing to the roof width and not the width of the crossbars. You would want to measure the distance between the feet of the bars and go with the fairing that matches this dimension best. I checked with Yakima and for your 2016 Hyundai Tucson they recommend their 46 inch long fairing part # Y05018.
view full answer... - Fairing Recommendation for Sportrack Roof Rack on Toyota 4RunnerSportrack doesn't have specific fairing fits for their roof racks, but the Yakima fairings will fit them well as they are designed to fit all crossbar shapes. Best way to pick them out is to measure the distance between the feet of your rack and go with a fairing that matches that distance the best. The part # Y05018 that you mentioned is 46 inches long and would be a great choice if that matches what you need. The # Y05017 is 40 inches long.
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