Autotrail Imala 730 HB 2016 over cab bed

[carolemag]

We took the mattress down to put fitted sheet on. There was a flap of material hanging from mattress with Velcro pads at either end. Can you tell me what this for. Also along with the mattress there is a long, narrow extra bit of padded upholstery. Where does this go?

 

[Carolyn and Kev]

Hi Guys. Normally on the mattress above the cab is a loose mesh or extra piece of material which is used to prevent the occupant from falling out of the bed. It either hooks onto the Bulkhead wall above the mattress or it may as in your case ...have velcro pads .

The long bit you refer to...is it not shaped to fit the curve at the front of the truck? As the mattress sits on the bed slats...in front of it is a space which the curve of the Fibre glass roof panel allows the slim bit to fit properly....If you get my drift?

Kev

 

[carolemag]

Thanks very much for the information I can understand how being attached to a hook can help prevent u falling about if bed but velcro isn’t that strong to do the job. Really appreciate your help. At least I know what it is for now

 

[carolemag]

As a newbie my main concern now is stopping all the vibrating noises in the Motorhome whilst driving lol

 

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[TUCANO]

And the very best of luck with that.

As a newbie my main concern now is stopping all the vibrating noises in the Motorhome whilst driving lol

 

[Blue Knight]

As a newbie my main concern now is stopping all the vibrating noises in the Motorhome whilst driving lol

Our first van was an Imala and the noise and rattles drove us mad - we only kept it a few months.

What you could do is buy a set of 60 gel dots and place them in every draw/door/wardrobe gap possible. It will help. We would also use sponge for the microwave door and a towel to help stop the table banging about.

The blinds and decorations were very noisy so we tried to tape them up and tie them back.

The Imalas are a particularly noisy van range but you can reduce the noise by implementing the above modifications.

You may also wish to add a set of air top suspension as that'll remove some of the bangs while travelling.

Good luck and welcome,

Andrew

 

[carolemag]

Thanks for your help and advice Andrew

 

[Blue Knight]

Thanks for your help and advice Andrew

A set of VB Air Suspension can cost as little as £279 via the internet and if you've got a few DIY skills then you can fit it yourself.

My good pal John Neckender is a wise chappy and can probably supply you a link to the VB suspension kit.

The Imala has a fairly accessible rear axle which will make it fairly easy to fit.

One of your problems is that the rear leaf suspension is probably already flattened so offers no real damping effect.

If you add the airtop then I reckon you'll notice a huge difference in both the stability of the vehicle and the rattles within.

We can even tell you how to fit it etc.

All the best,

Andrew

 

[Neckender]

This is the kit that I bought from eBay, quite easy to fit.

John.

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[Jonno1103]

The Imalas are a particularly noisy van range but you can reduce the noise by implementing the above modifications.

I think that needs to be revised to the older Imala's are noisy, they were built to the same spec as the Tributes. Now they've been phased out for 2020 the Imala is now built similarly to the Tracker including the air gap behind the lockers and are a marked improvement. The new Tribute F range are quiet and are very similar to Roller Team in design and layout and have the absorbing strip along the cabinet joins.

 

[Mick and Ruth]

I have the Apache with over head bed. The flap of cloth should have a aluminium pole across about halfway up which can rest onto two brackets either side of bulk head which would stop you falling out. The Velcro patches should be at the top of the flap and that is for privacy and should attach to Velcro attached at the top of the bulkhead So closes that section of from rest of van.

 

[carolemag]

Thanks to everyone for their help

 

[Speve]

As a newbie my main concern now is stopping all the vibrating noises in the Motorhome whilst driving lol

Use plenty of bubble wrap when loading cupboards and packing that usually works.?
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