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pilotspike · 07-28-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tjZ06

Maybe give Newmar a call back and let them know you tried that with no luck, and explain your upcoming trip?

-TJ

Boo :( I was hoping that would do it. I had actually been thinking it was the wood applique around the door frame. Keep us posted.

mrfix · 07-28-2016, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotspike

Boo :( I was hoping that would do it. I had actually been thinking it was the wood applique around the door frame. Keep us posted.

As an emergency temporary fix I would try loosening the screws and slipping a strip of wax paper under the trim on all four sides and tightening the screws back up squeezing the wax paper between the wall and trim, that may quiet the window for a while.
Mrfix

buddy110 · 07-28-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mrfix

As an emergency temporary fix I would try loosening the screws and slipping a strip of wax paper under the trim on all four sides and tightening the screws back up squeezing the wax paper between the wall and trim, that may quiet the window for a while.
Mrfix

This is what I was thinking. It may be that the edge of the plastic wall could be rubbing on the frame itself. in that case the wax paper won't do the job.

Fortunately for me, Newmar's warranty is covering the costs. I have a local truck specialist working directly with Newmar to fix this and other issues. I will share the results

tjZ06 · 07-28-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by buddy110

This is what I was thinking. It may be that the edge of the plastic wall could be rubbing on the frame itself. in that case the wax paper won't do the job.

Fortunately for me, Newmar's warranty is covering the costs. I have a local truck specialist working directly with Newmar to fix this and other issues. I will share the results

That's good to know. I contacted Newmar today regarding my awnings, but I also included the window noise in my call and email. Hopefully they'll cover the same service. Now, who to take it to..?

-TJ

buddy110 · 07-28-2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tjZ06

That's good to know. I contacted Newmar today regarding my awnings, but I also included the window noise in my call and email. Hopefully they'll cover the same service. Now, who to take it to..?

-TJ

That's the question. In my case I found a good shop who was willing to work with Newmar directly. This way I have no out of pocket expense

Carefree · 07-28-2016, 06:12 PM

Newmar suggested I take it to the dealer for a fix, but I don't have time for this right now.

So, I ghetto rigged the window - it is totally quiet now and will do until we're back from this trip.

Have a look:-)

The outside of the window is covered with a MagneShade - that's why it looks even weirder. I just wedged three wooden rods into the frame and there is no more twisting now!

buddy110 · 07-28-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Carefree

Newmar suggested I take it to the dealer for a fix, but I don't have time for this right now.

So, I ghetto rigged the window - it is totally quiet now and will do until we're back from this trip.

Have a look:-)

The outside of the window is covered with a MagneShade - that's why it looks even weirder. I just wedged three wooden rods into the frame and there is no more twisting now!

pictures?

Carefree · 07-28-2016, 06:16 PM

Wax Paper will not work. The noise is not caused by the frame rubbing against the wall. The frame is being twisted when you drive. I can actually duplicate the creaking by just pushing or pulling the frame while it is installed. The noise is extremely annoying.

Carefree · 07-28-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by buddy110

pictures?

Picture shows up in my browser - you can't see it?

buddy110 · 07-28-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Carefree

Picture shows up in my browser - you can't see it?

Yes, but I can't figure out what I am looking at

Carefree · 07-28-2016, 06:47 PM

I know! YOu are looking from the inside out the passenger window. Look carefully and you will see three wooden braces that go across the window - that's my ghetto fix for now. They are held up by friction only but it works. I will go after a permanent fix when we're back in October.

buddy110 · 07-28-2016, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Carefree

I know! YOu are looking from the inside out the passenger window. Look carefully and you will see three wooden braces that go across the window - that's my ghetto fix for now. They are held up by friction only but it works. I will go after a permanent fix when we're back in October.

Oh, I see now.