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Old 09-30-2024, 12:26 PM   #1
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Baystar door?

Morning: 2018 baystar. entry door making squeaking noise when traveling.
Not always but most times. Have tried silicone spray on rubber and baby
powder but doesn't last. anyone have any tips they would like to share.
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Old 09-30-2024, 06:16 PM   #2
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Good luck with this one - been lots of fixes suggested (extra gasket material around the frame, adjusting the latch plate, duct tape around the latch plate loop, etc) (I even had mine back to the factory where they re-aligned the door - it didn't squeak on any of their test trips around the parking lot ....lol) - on my 2021 BayStar the only CONSISTANT solution i could find was to wrap a bungie cord around the door handle and stretch it to something that would keep tension on the door while travelling (in my 3124 layout that was a kitchen cabinet handle, which kept the cord out of the main path through the motorhome for passengers while the MH was moving.

Admittedly this solution was a pain in the butt every time you stopped for gas, but the peace-and-quiet for the hundred+ miles between stops was worth it....

Wishing you luck and pass along what you find.

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Old 09-30-2024, 06:24 PM   #3
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Might try wrapping the latch post with a couple layers of electrical tape. Be careful not to put much or it will be difficult to unlatch the door. I would do two layers as a first try. I did this on my Monaco a few years ago and it worked and has continued to work for a few years without having to replace it yet
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Have you tried locking the deadbolt?
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Old 10-01-2024, 10:05 AM   #5
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With the door closed in he travel mode does the screen move?
If there is movement the rubber bumpers can be shimmed longer to take up the space, Dutch Star Don has a part number for rubber washers.

Try wrapping the latch pin one time with black electrical tape, carful not to use to much tape. The good news is if this works the noise will be gone until the tape cuts through, time to replace tape when that happens.
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During end of warranty service on mine the tech adjusted the latch pin as far outboard as it would go, and a longer bumper was added to the screen door. No more squeaking on the 800+ drive back home.
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Old 10-04-2024, 04:46 PM   #7
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Tks

Thanks for the response guys: Gonna try the tape trick, leaving sunday for
the week and will report on return.
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Old 10-05-2024, 12:51 PM   #8
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The tape thing lasts for a short time and then it wears away.

Are you the original owner? Some are unaware that the Newmar doors have two "closed" positions. When camping, lightly pushing the door close will latch it to the first lock position and everything will lock as normal, including the deadbolt.

When ready to depart, the door has to be closed very firmly, latching it to the second lock position. You can observe this by closing the door while standing outside. Softly close it and note the alignment of the door to the frame. It will stick out some. Then solidly close it and you'll see the door is tight to the opening.

With the door in the closed position for travel, from the inside, see if there is any movement of the screen door. Can it pushed toward the door. If so, the three rubber bumpers, as noted by Stuart W, are not long enough. Newmar had different lengths they installed, depending on the fit. If the screen moves, you can temporarily remove the three bumpers and add a washer or two behind them and reinstall. The better fix is to order some 1" diameter rubber washers on Amazon. They come an 1/8" thick. Use them as the washers.

You also need to check the screen door and main door for shiny spots, where the door is rubbing. Also check the folding arm at the top of the door. It can droop and rub against the top of the door, again a shiny spot.

Lastly, about twice a year, I take a can of Pledge and liberally spray the entire door and frame, including the hinge, dead bolt, latching area and all the edges. I wipe it down afterward, leaving a nice clean door that has all the joints lubed.
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