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Save some $$$
If you plan on loading your yak upside down, you will only need to purchase the cross bars, four "bases", some type of padding for cross bar and tie downs.
I have a set of Thule's on my F-150 with two pairs of the Glide & Set to carry two yaks. As with any kayak the hulls differ so placing equal amounts of pressure onto the "rack" is difficult. I also have a wagon that has a Inno rack. It came with large form blocks & a cable that lets you "lock" the yak to the rack, but once again hull design comes into play using those blocks. I purchased a set of foam surfboard pads and placed those over the cross bars. Now when I load the yak onto the wagon I load it upside down.
As for noise, the racks do add some to it. You will also have a decrease in gas mileage. I do not have the fairing on either of my vehicles but have been thinking of purchasing one for my wagon since I use it more hoping to increase mileage and reduce noise.
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