During our travels since Indianapolis, the RV had developed what can only be described as a “whining” noise at the 45 mph to 55 mph range. At times the whining became so loud that normal conversation was difficult.
I went online to ask fellow HR owners. Wide assortments of causes were offered. The best advice was to take the unit to a truck repair shop, one that works on diesel engines and bus chassis. We found one in Buffalo that worked on our brand of engine, so we “shuffled off to Buffalo” for a day. We became the cause célèbre for many would come to offer suggestions.
While they did service many parts that actually needed some attention, the “whine” was always there when on test drives. I thanked them for the time, paid for the service, as we resumed the travels. Even Kona did not like the whining noise.
Then the epiphany, if not the engine or parts of the chassis there must be something that is vibrating to create the humming sound. That night, I pulled forward the tray, that come out of the front of the coach upon which rides the generator. To the sides of the door I placed sections of the foam tubes of insulation used to protect plumbing water pipes. I slammed the tray closed, reattached the protective bra to the front of the coach and waiting for our next day of travel.
WAAAHOOO – no noise. Our travels were quiet again.
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