Front wheel noise ??

[AFChap]

After seeing a discussion of a mysterious front wheel noise on the Work Horse chassis forum (cured by a Workhorse tech spraying lubricant on the spring to chassis connection), I thought I would ask about my strange noise. I have an '02 Mountain Master GT chassis (modified by Winnebago) under my '03 Ultimate Advantage. We bought it new, now have 4 1/2 yrs and 48k on it. As long as I can recall, nearly every time we depart from a campground, when we turn to the right we hear a creaking noise that seems to be coming from the right front wheel. I don't recall ever hearing it when we turn to the left (most pull-through site exits are to the right), and I don't recall hearing it later enroute, just in the first turn or two to the right after starting up. Anyone heard a similar noise? ...and suggestions on the cause/cure??

[Roadking]

AFChap, I think I have the same chassis and I have never heard the noise you descibe. I don't recall any noises from the front end.

[KIX]

Paul, We too have a MM chassis. A couple of things to look at/for assuing you have a Reyco/Granning front axle. Check all the fasteners for tightness and look at all the bushings. My guess it's one of the two.

[robbstein]

Paul, We have the 03 Advantage also. Never had a noise problem, other than bag creak when first moving. Never noticed whether it was to the right or left. Only problem I had was missing right front torsion bar bracket (on the axel side). Discovered by my tire dealer. I ordered the part from Spartan and he replaced it for me.

Robb & Sue Steinheider
Lexington the Dalmation

[AFChap]

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bag creak when first moving

"bag creak" ... I wonder if that is what we are hearing? That might make sense, as I don't recall hearing it after the first turn or two after airing up and departing a campground ...may just be suspension components settling in after the bag having been deflated and re-inflated... I have had the front end checked, but I will roll under there myself on a pleasant day and see what I can find...