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Graham&Rory
Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2016 Location: Wyoming Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Topic: Noise when towing 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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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 3:43pm |
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. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
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
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texman
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2014 Location: TeXas Online Status: Offline Posts: 446 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 4:53pm |
mine wobbles too, now i know what to try. Thanks!
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MoPod
Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2013 Location: Pittsville, MO Online Status: Offline Posts: 106 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 5:02pm |
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.
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Bill & Nancy
2015 RPod 179 Previously 2010 RPod 176 2014 Explorer Sport |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 5:32pm |
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.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 9:14pm |
Mine wobble too!, I use the turn up the radio methord
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 9:27pm |
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.
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