Creaks, Squeaks, and Rattles

We completely emptied our van and drove it on the local road which are  a good example of poor maintenance. Our van only rattled etc in the usual place of oven and hob. We decided that all the other rattles etc were caused by the way we pack the van.

Changing the tyres pressures can help but the wheelbase and suspension also play a part; the latter can be improved. Whether it is worth the cost is another matter.

 

 

lightly loaded vans and 80psi all round will exacerbate any 'noises'.

agree, a good idea to empty van to identify 'inherent' noise, but pressures must be reduced to a sensible level to enable the process to be carried out sensibly.

if fully successful, move on to more loading, more checking with slightly more pressure (again, representative of actual testing weight).

finally. should arrive with all kit loaded, all noises identified (and fixed) and correct pressures in tyres....

its not a five minute job....needs patience, a good co pilot etc.....

or a Dethleffs (or similar)

"or a Dethleffs (or similar)wink"

 

Not sure Dethleffs or similar is  a panacea.

Our 2003 Dethleffs Bus was pretty good with an Alko Chassis but our 2006 Hymer Van creaked and groaned like an arthritic pensioner 

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Does the fact that I am one excuse my behaviour 

OH can you say that,

you obviously missed what I meant by 'similar'.....but better

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We traded in our Murvi last year for a brand new German coach built as we wanted a fixed bed.  The rattles are a big shock to us.  The Murvi was so solidly built and silent on the road.  This new model cannot compare - and not on a good way.   We're now seriously thinking of cutting our losses and changing back.  And it's not just rattles that disappoint.....supposed to be fabulous German quality.  Let's just say I can't wait until this year's NEC show to speak to someone from the company.    

Have you tried to silence the rattles? I’m afraid a coachbuilt will always have more than a PVC.

PS. How did you change your user name? You were JacMcD just now.🤔