Sunseeker noises - wind and door

[Delco Bobby]

I believe we have identified what makes much of the the noise in the side door. Under the screen is a white panel. While I was driving my wife sat on the step and touched the panel. A slight push or pull eliminated most of the noise. We then placed a large pillow on the bottom step which pushed against that panel. We enjoyed a much quieter trip from that moment on.

Except for the wind noise coming from what seems to be the windows in the area above the cab. I suspect those windows don't fully shut. Has anyone come up with a better seal or found a way to close them better?

Bobby

[Total Loss]

I have tried everything except a pillow against the door for movement and deadening the sound. I will try that.
I looked back and saw the door vibrating while driving. I also noticed the screen door hinge plates were rubbing against the door frame when closed. I added some stick on velcro tape to stop the metal to metal rubbing. That might help also.

[bob caldwell]

Adjust the striker..

[Delco Bobby]

I didn't notice the hinge plates until you mentioned them. Next warm day will result in tape on those surfaces.

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

Adjust the striker..

Latch noe broken due to using a tape that was to thick.

[Delco Bobby]

Please excuse the typo. I was trying to say The tape I put on the latch mechanism as a cushion may have been thick enough to cause a crack in the latch body.

[Total Loss]

Originally Posted by Delco Bobby

Please excuse the typo. I was trying to say The tape I put on the latch mechanism as a cushion may have been thick enough to cause a crack in the latch body.

I thought about that also.
Mine is pretty tight.
I left it closed for awhile now- should tamp it down.
Don't want to force it shut.
I used the fuzzy side of velcro tape. Not too thick.

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by Total Loss

I thought about that also.
Mine is pretty tight.
I left it closed for awhile now- should tamp it down.
Don't want to force it shut.
I used the fuzzy side of velcro tape. Not too thick.

I didn't use velcro. I tried some double sided tape and I also tried some foam tape that has adhesive on one side. The foam tape is for insulating door and window frames.

Both worked for awhile. The foam tape eventually got too squished. The double sided tape worked well but it was too think and the door didn't always shut properly. That is what probably broke the latch because sometimes it got slammed.

I will now try some duct tape (it comes in colors) which is thinner.

[derek6669]

We have a 31 foot Sunseeker and we found the tattle and wind noise was coming from the window in the entry door. Once that was resealed the noises when away.

[Wolverine 1945]

Thanks for this Thread !!!
I thought the noise I was hearing was from the door ???
Now I know right where to look !!!
THANKS !!!

[Boso]

Take piece of felt run it down outside latch side of door, the entire latch side of screen. Then adjust latch with piece of felt also. It will look good and seal also.

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by Boso

Take piece of felt run it down outside latch side of door, the entire latch side of screen. Then adjust latch with piece of felt also. It will look good and seal also.

I like this idea.

I also discovered more noise makers.
the plexiglass that is in the middle of the screen door was not cut long enough so that the end by the hinge side is not inserted into the door frame. It moves and rattles.

The plastic sliding plastic door handle/latch cover also has some movement that can also make noise. I slid some heavy paper into the slots to stop the movement. If that cuts back on noise then I will find something more suitable, water proof and permanent.

My door window seems to be tight.

My hinges do not touch the door when it is shut.

[Delco Bobby]

The last three rides we had were very quiet, most noise is abated.

We inserted some foam into the door way on the bottom step so it pushed against the step and the white screen door panel. The result was that ALL door noise was eliminated.

Some time ago based on other posts I inserted some gap filler foam tubing in the spaces between the shower door panels and also along the bottom of the door in the gap between the glass and the frame. Much quieter now.

The foam I used was from the side panel of a Select Comfort air bed. Prior to that we wedged a large cushion into the space and that worked but not as well because it was not as stiff.

I was thinking of using pool noodles but none are available locally at this time.

Try it,

Bobby

[Kchula-Rrit]

The better half laid a bead of silicon RTV all around the door panels and window, inside and out. This cut out virtually all noise from the door.

Now for the crashing sound from the back...

K-R.

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by Kchula-Rrit

The better half laid a bead of silicon RTV all around the door panels and window, inside and out. This cut out virtually all noise from the door.

Now for the crashing sound from the back...

K-R.

Sounds like another good idea.

I had some coat hangers in the closet that were making a racket when under way. No coats or clothing were on them. Now they sit quietly on the bed tucked in under the bedspread.

[bob caldwell]

Bolt a magnet to an end wall....

[derek6669]

I us a bungie cord . Stops noise and also stops hangers from falling down

[wana65stang]

Who needs hangers anyways

[allan kay]

Thanks that will sure help me for a fix l needed

[Gingsnap]

I called Forest River and the service guy admits this is a problem and their fix is the black foam they put around the bottom of the door. Sit on the steps and see if you see daylight if so probably need to re-caulk helps but certainly does not get rid of all the noise