Whistleing Ladder

gzec

What is going on? I put a fiberglass extension ladder on the roof of my xterra and it had an unbearable whistle at around 55mph. On the return trip I flipped it around although it didn't help at all. Is this common with ladders on top of vehicles?

jmic

Yes and I've heard of some people spray some foam insulation in the holes, just enough to dam the holes. Problem solved!

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Murphy

insulation foam will make the ladder to heavy try duct tape or switching you ladder from front to back and over. Mine used to do the same thing till I found the right way to lay it.

RYANINMICHIGAN

How much heavier could the foam really make it? I like the foam idea

jmic

You kidding me? We're talking a partial can of foam insulation. What weight? Pull your skirt down.

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Woz the Painter

I had some ladders a while ago that sounded like Led Zepellin doing a live show...

Murphy

Jmic you know i know people
But I struggle with my 32 already I wouldn't want any extra weight at all. But I guess your right a partial can isn't like adding lead. Murph

reveivl

Don't fill the two top rungs or you'll never get your outriggers in...

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dougchips

Where would you wipe caulking if you filled the holes?

mdshunk

I remember this one truck I had when I worked for a company years back. No matter how I laid the ladder, it would whistle and howel. I logged hundreds of miles every day. It was enough to make you stir crazy. I solved the problem by paying for a big fat stereo installation out of my own pocket. (by the way, I was on the clock while the stereo was being installed, so it almost evened out!)

ch0mpie

I ussually just tailgate a semi...breaks the wind, no more whistling

LNG24

Anyone interested in a 40' Aluminium Ladder by Lynn Lite? I can't handle it anymore.

Greg Di

I think I may have found the problem.

Is that the 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton Xterra?

Sometimes I wonder....

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ApgarNJ

i never have any problems with my ladders whistling. and i have 3 or 4 of them on top of the racks at any given time.
the ones that do whistle a little are the scaffolding picks. still not enough to bother me much.
the spray foam would just be a mess and that stuff gets brittle after a while exposed to sunlight.
maybe someone should invent some small plastic plugs that snap into the rung holes.

what brand ladders do you have that's whistling. i have all heavy duty werners and they are well made and don't whistle at all. not sure why but they don't

DEAD MAN

yes this works

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catalfanoc

yeah i have this issue and my solution is to turn the radio up

Glasshousebltr

WHAT?..........YOU NEED TO TYPE LOUDER......

Bob

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RYANINMICHIGAN

maybe it just saw a hot looking step ladder?? whooo hooo look at the rungs on her!!!!!