Noise when towing
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Topic: Noise when towing
Posted By: Graham&Rory
Subject: Noise when towing
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 3:31pm
| Hi all-2nd year owner of 182G. When towing my camper once I get to a certain speed, say 40 mph and up, I hear a noise, like metal flapping in the wind. As far as I can tell it is not chains on the tow area. I think it is the antenna. I'm wondering if anyone has had the same issue and if so can I get up there and tighten it up. It is the antenna that comes standard on the camper. |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 3:43pm
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If you unbolt the antenna head from the mast, you will likely find that the rubber washer that should be sitting between the top of the mast and the antenna head is missing. I don't think the installer at the factory puts them in. If you can find some rubber gasket material, you could make a ring to fit in the socket. Alternately, you could use a little (and I mean little) silicone around the top to form a washer and tighten the antenna head. Too much could make it nearly impossible to remove though. That may help with the antenna noise. We were getting rattling noises when the wind was blowing also. I found out about the rubber washer when I had to replace the head on ours after the original got caught in some trees when we went to visit a friend. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 4:50pm
I usually just respond by, "Yes dear, I'll have a look at the next fillup." The "noise" usually goes away... Just kidding. StephenH is probably right, although in many miles I have never had a problem with antenna flapping. Makes sense though. That bat wing thing sure seems flimsy even though we've never had an issue with it. Of course, Willie Nelson blasting On The Road Again on the stereo helps. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: texman
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 4:53pm
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mine wobbles too, now i know what to try. Thanks! ------------- TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods |
Posted By: MoPod
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 5:02pm
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We experience noise from the piece of round metal that is at the top of the propane tank cover, it flutters and rattles...not always, just enough to mess with you. ------------- Bill & Nancy 2015 RPod 179 Previously 2010 RPod 176 2014 Explorer Sport |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 5:32pm
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I will check my antenna tomorrow, I have never seen one that didn't wobble, it's a function of the single locking bolt thru the center of the mast. Interesting. My propane tank cover had a plywood circle installed to make it table top. I removed that and replaced it with a 5 gal bucket lid, works fine, lasts a long time. I did inspect my antenna to insure all the screws are in it after a post from SH, mine are secure. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 9:14pm
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Mine wobble too!, I use the turn up the radio methord
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 9:27pm
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Also make sure to check your bathroom fan vent cover. Keep it closed all the way when driving, it will flutter madly and it might break. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |