Hello, Just picked up my new Transcend 240ml and the floors squeak like there is no tomorrow, and it is from the front of the trailer to the rear, right down the center. Just waiting to see what Grand Design will recommend. Anyone else have this issue?
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Hey ther Paul, I have the same issue but in the bathrrom only so far with our 29rs reflection. One time I mentioned it at the dealer and we kind of narrowed it down to the vinyl under the front edge or the bathroom cabinet. I believe sprayed a non sticky (like silicone) along hte edge and it stopped fro a while. I thnk the front edge was floating and rubbing on the vinyl. LOL As soon as I wrote this I thought "why not try to screw the front of the cabinet (on the inside) to the floor better...hmmmsoemthing to try).
That does not answer how to stop the shower unit from squeaking though. I have not but I will try some silicone there.
If you get any other clues please let me know...thanks.
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This might not be the answer in all cases, but it was in ours. When the floor was nailed down using a compressed air nailer, one of the nails missed the wood insert inside the C-channel and instead was just on the outside of the C-channel so that there was metal to metal rubbing. Took some close inspection while lying on my back to find the culprit and pull it out from the bottom.John
2018 Momentum 395M
2018 Ram 3500 Dually
Every day is a Saturday, but with no lawn to mow.
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I have had squeaky floors in the bathroom of my 303RLS since day 1. The dealer says there is nothing they can do to fix it (seems to be their canned response to many of my warranty repairs). Not at all happy with the dealer service, and this is a GD dealer. Anyway, the last time they looked at it they said it was squeaking where the fiberglass shower meets the floor (no solution though). Not sure how to fix that. In listening to the squeak, I also think it is coming from other areas too. Not sure how to fix this, but it is loud enough to wake up the wife when I get up. Any thoughts or suggestions. Is GD supposed to fix stuff like this under warranty?Tony G
2020 Chevy Silverado 3500 Highcountry
2016 Grand Designs Reflection 303RLS
KTM 250XC
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I believe the dealer term "theres nothing we can do to fix it" actually translates in non RV language to mean " we can fix it but we probably wont get paid for our time and effort and we dont like to lose money on repairs "2021 Reflection 337RLS, 2021 Silverado 3500HD 6.6 gas. Nellie the wonder boxer
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Or the term "there's nothing we can do to fix it" means we really just don't care, go away and let us take money from someone else.
If it's in the upper bedroom area, you may be able to get in the basement, pull the wall and see if you can find where it's squeaking. If possible epoxy or some type of expanding glue shot in the offending areas may stop the noises. Might take both of you to find the offending area's.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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My 2015 (built in 2014) 303RLS has a squeaky floor in the bathroom . . . and I have discussed this directly with Grand Design on more than one occasion. 2021 . . . seven years later . . . some things apparently never change. There are several threads discussing this on this forum, but no one has come up with a verified fix. (Obviously neither has the factory).
In my opinion, this is cause by frame flex and cannot be fixed by shims or caulking on either the underside or the topside of the floor at the shower base. Why do I say this? We use a pin tripod to stabilize the front of the trailer. When the bathroom floor squeaks, I raise or lower the landing gear a very small amount to put less/more weight on the pin tripod. This flexes the front of the trailer differently and usually eliminates the bathroom floor squeak.
Rob
Cate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Just took delivery of 2022 Momentum 349M and the floor pops and creaks at the end of the bed in master. Area is above Onan. Since reading all the posts, it appears that GD is not doing anything to fix the problem. May use some HD expandable foam between floor and metal bracing on the bottom side. Hopefully someone has a better idea for a permanent fix.
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ll4044 this is about the same location I found the nail that had missed the wood in the C-channel. Mine was over the batteries so easier to get my head in there and look for the culprit. I suggest a close inspection of the bottom of the floor using a mirror or I-phone camera before foaming. Remove any nails that you may find by pulling them through the floor from the bottom.John
2018 Momentum 395M
2018 Ram 3500 Dually
Every day is a Saturday, but with no lawn to mow.
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Originally posted by ll4044 View PostJust took delivery of 2022 Momentum 349M and the floor pops and creaks at the end of the bed in master. Area is above Onan. Since reading all the posts, it appears that GD is not doing anything to fix the problem. May use some HD expandable foam between floor and metal bracing on the bottom side. Hopefully someone has a better idea for a permanent fix.Chuck & Vicki
2021 Momentum 320G w/ 8,000 lb axles & disc brakes
VIN: 573FM3822M1119697
2020 Ram Laramie 3500 w/ Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel, 4 x 4, SRW, short bed, air suspension, Andersen Ultimate Hitch
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Villager
Hi Chuck & Vicki,
Just out of curiosity . . . does the floor squeak when the RV is connected to the truck and the landing gear is lifted? If not, the squeak is caused by frame flex and shimming is not likely going to be a permanent solution. Grand Design builds the trailer sitting on the tires and the pin, so sitting on the landing gear and stabilizers flexes the frame differently.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Originally posted by Cate&Rob View PostVillager
Hi Chuck & Vicki,
Just out of curiosity . . . does the floor squeak when the RV is connected to the truck and the landing gear is lifted? If not, the squeak is caused by frame flex and shimming is not likely going to be a permanent solution. Grand Design builds the trailer sitting on the tires and the pin, so sitting on the landing gear and stabilizers flexes the frame differently.
RobChuck & Vicki
2021 Momentum 320G w/ 8,000 lb axles & disc brakes
VIN: 573FM3822M1119697
2020 Ram Laramie 3500 w/ Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel, 4 x 4, SRW, short bed, air suspension, Andersen Ultimate Hitch
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