I am having an issue with our WD set up that at low speeds when coming into a caravan park or anything at all really the bars have a very loud squeak/squeal. Its getting to a stage that the wife and I try to hide when we come into caravan parks etc.
How can I remedy the problem, so we don't announce our arrival anymore.
Regards
Bundy Buddies
Dougwe said
08:49 PM May 19, 2015
Welcome to the gang Bundy Buddies, enjoy here and out in the playground.
I'm not sure of any solution as I don't use WD, at this stage anyway. However, for what it's worth, I have heard many vans doing what you describe.
hako said
08:52 PM May 19, 2015
We have the 4 bar shepherds crook setup and if it creaks we hit it with WD40. Cheap and simple.
signwilson said
09:01 PM May 19, 2015
we use silicon spray works well and not as messy as some. Graphite spray works as well bit more messy though
Olley46 said
09:24 PM May 19, 2015
Doubled up sorry
lance C
-- Edited by Olley46 on Tuesday 19th of May 2015 10:53:13 PM
ballast2 said
10:45 PM May 19, 2015
G'day and welcome. Silicon spray was recommended to us. used it no more noise nice and clean as well.
Cheers
Olley46 said
10:51 PM May 19, 2015
Go to Repco and bye a stick of Dry Lube and rub it on all moving parts,and the WDH.
Lance C
jonathan said
05:43 AM May 20, 2015
As I still travel via some dirt roads, I changed away from the "sprays" to the dry lube.
It stopped the collection of dust to the external surfaces as the dry lube can be applied directly to the engaged surfaces as required ..
.. my choice only, as all appeared to function quite well ..
Phillipn said
07:24 AM May 20, 2015
I have a Equalizer weight distribution and anti sway hitch. I have old disc brake pads to stop the noise , plus it aids the anti sway. no metal to metal noise.
woolman said
03:49 PM May 20, 2015
I use the hayman reece grease. Doesn't attract dust. Usually it is the chain that is noisy so just put a bit of grease where the links rub.
Neil
Bundy Buddies said
06:58 PM May 20, 2015
Thank you to all for your feedback on the WDH. Will give them a go at the weekend during our travels.
Desert Dweller said
07:43 PM May 21, 2015
We don't need or use a WDH with our 17ft long 1.6 ton van. We love hearing new arrivals in camping areas. We always say that we're glad we didn't invest in 3.5ton of groaning metal with an en-suite attached that no-one uses except for a pee in the middle of the night. LOL. Saves on fuel too. The money we didn't outlay for a larger van is still invested earning interest. LOL.
Your rig may not need a WDH. A lot of people fit them because it's the traditional, done thing to do.
Radar said
08:09 PM May 21, 2015
I for one like your thought DesertDweller.
I not very fust about them either but there is plenty on here who would go to great length to prove us wrong while we earn a bit of interest with our hard earned money. Ralph.
I am having an issue with our WD set up that at low speeds when coming into a caravan park or anything at all really the bars have a very loud squeak/squeal. Its getting to a stage that the wife and I try to hide when we come into caravan parks etc.
How can I remedy the problem, so we don't announce our arrival anymore.
Regards
Bundy Buddies
I'm not sure of any solution as I don't use WD, at this stage anyway. However, for what it's worth, I have heard many vans doing what you describe.
Doubled up sorry
lance C
-- Edited by Olley46 on Tuesday 19th of May 2015 10:53:13 PM
Cheers
Go to Repco and bye a stick of Dry Lube and rub it on all moving parts,and the WDH.
Lance C
As I still travel via some dirt roads, I changed away from the "sprays" to the dry lube.
It stopped the collection of dust to the external surfaces as the dry lube can be applied directly to the engaged surfaces as required ..
.. my choice only, as all appeared to function quite well ..
I have a Equalizer weight distribution and anti sway hitch. I have old disc brake pads to stop the noise , plus it aids the anti sway. no metal to metal noise.
I use the hayman reece grease. Doesn't attract dust. Usually it is the chain that is noisy so just put a bit of grease where the links rub.
Neil
Your rig may not need a WDH. A lot of people fit them because it's the traditional, done thing to do.
I for one like your thought DesertDweller.
I not very fust about them either but there is plenty on here who would go to great length to prove us wrong while we earn a bit of interest with our hard earned money. Ralph.