Roy C
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Yes, the squeak has gone and I haven't lubricated it for quite a while now.
Ride comfort
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Brian Drought
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Update: Mine was the black plastic blocks on the end of the locking mechanisms on either side. Bit of nylon lubricant, problem solved!
Epigram
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Going to dealers today to sort out a a few niggles including rattles.
I find it’s best to try to identify the source yourself so stripped out including rear table and chairs.
After several bumpy road test runs to give the suspension a work out, I am left with
1) A squeaking/ creaking passenger seat. Hopefully the dealer can fix this because it can be reproduced when the vehicle is stationary. Also the drivers seat is quiet so I can’t be fobbed off.
2) The sound of the nuts and bolts in the passenger door (mentioned by @Spekky May 2018 Did you did the source?)
I m not sure if this is the roof flexing but it could be coming from the awning - possibly the flexible joints for the struts. Unfortunately no time to wrap them in foam to confirm.
Rattles during my “test runs” that I have solved
1) Kitchen table - tuck a tea towel between the seat and the table.
2) Kitchen cupboard drawer front - extra self adhesive bump stops between drawer front and frame - more positive than the thin feltused by Westfalia.
The stops must be the best value purchase so far, less than £2 from E Bay and still have dozens left which hopefully will not be needed.
Any news on the “nuts and bolts” in the door much appreciated.
I find it’s best to try to identify the source yourself so stripped out including rear table and chairs.
After several bumpy road test runs to give the suspension a work out, I am left with
1) A squeaking/ creaking passenger seat. Hopefully the dealer can fix this because it can be reproduced when the vehicle is stationary. Also the drivers seat is quiet so I can’t be fobbed off.
2) The sound of the nuts and bolts in the passenger door (mentioned by @Spekky May 2018 Did you did the source?)
I m not sure if this is the roof flexing but it could be coming from the awning - possibly the flexible joints for the struts. Unfortunately no time to wrap them in foam to confirm.
Rattles during my “test runs” that I have solved
1) Kitchen table - tuck a tea towel between the seat and the table.
2) Kitchen cupboard drawer front - extra self adhesive bump stops between drawer front and frame - more positive than the thin feltused by Westfalia.
The stops must be the best value purchase so far, less than £2 from E Bay and still have dozens left which hopefully will not be needed.
Any news on the “nuts and bolts” in the door much appreciated.
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