The rattling and banging of dishes, cookware, and other things in your RV can really get on your nerves as you drive down the road. Sometimes the noises originate from the coach itself or improperly packed items in your RV. If left untreated, these noises cause severe damage to your motorhome. Luckily, you can quiet most of the noises once you find the culprits.
The professionals from Riverbound RV park in Lake Havasu suggest some approaches you can use to quiet down a noisy RV.
Washcloths and Rubber Shelf Liner
If you have stackable pans and pots, they can rattle loudly while you drive. Worse still, the rubbing together of these items can damage non-scratch surfaces. Simply put a washcloth or hand towel between the stackable pots and pans to eliminate the noises and protect your surfaces.
An RV shelf liner comes in handy to remove noises caused by the clinking of the silverware, drinking glasses, and dishes in cabinets. Shelf liners come in different lengths, colors, and thicknesses. Furthermore, you can cut the shelf liner to fit in the spaces you want.
Rubber Grommets and Noise Deadening Insulation
Most single-piece stove grills come with rubber grommets installed in the corners. If the grommets get damaged or go missing, rattling noises ensue. Luckily, rubber grommets are available at local RV dealers or online stores. Individual burner grates also come fitted with metal clips to minimize rattling. Metal clips are also available at RV dealers if you need some for your burner grates.
Although the housing of most RV engines is insulated, it still generates too much noise while on the road. To resolve this issue, install some sound deadening insulation. Insulation also eliminates the excess heat that emanates from the engine into the coach as you drive.
Silicone Pads and Grease Gun
Silicone pads and felt pads can quiet down the rattles from the doors, drawers, and cabinets. These pads come in different sizes to suit many applications. To eliminate RV squeaks, a perfect lube job will do the trick. Pay close attention to the rear springs because they have moving shackles and turning pins.
If you fail to service the springs properly, they can produce annoying noises as you drive your RV on a rough stretch of the road. So, always carry a grease gun with you to fix the issue.
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