Something creaking when on levelling Ramps (1 Viewer)

[Camper634]

first time I have had to use the levelling ramps under front and rear passenger side.When we walk about in the van there is a creaking noise coming from under the floor.When I removed the ramps the noise was gone.Any ideas please?I am now parked with a slope which is making things a bit difficult but better than hearing a creaking noise every time we move.

 

[Larrynwin]

It could be trying to roll down the ramps causing minute slip between brake disc pads and discs, mine does it too.

 

[DBK]

It could be a ramp is cracked. They can fail spectacularly. It would be worth examining them closely and trying twisting them by hand. Otherwise, as suggested, it could be the handbrake. If it's a Ducato they are famous for being barely up to the job.

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[treetops1]

Might have being the wood floor panels in twist slightly on the joints .lol

 

[Reallyretired]

My fiamna ramps cracked the last time I used one. It's very rare I bother.

 

[Camper634]

It could be trying to roll down the ramps causing minute slip between brake disc pads and discs, mine does it too.

Did you find a way to stop it or are we lumbered with it?

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[Adbt]

It's the handbrake , if you let go and reapply the creak should go

 

[DBK]

These make creaks quieter.

 

[Larrynwin]

Did you find a way to stop it or are we lumbered with it?

Doesn't bother me too much as don't like over pulling handbrake .
If yours is a manual gbox leave in gear as well as handbrake.

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[MR. FUSION]

Both the rear suspension on my Pugeot & FIAT vans creaked from new, especially after getting wet from driving in the rain

 

[Vanderek]

My Peugeot rear springs used to creak when up on ramps..sprayed them with wd 40 OK after that

 

[Camper634]

My Peugeot rear springs used to creak when up on ramps..sprayed them with wd 40 OK after that

Just gave that a go and it seems to have cured it!Many thanks for the advice

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[icantremember]

You have't parked on someones cat have you?

 

[JackieP]

Depending on the angle I often get a creaking noise and so have others I've spoken to. If you just drop it down a tad then it should go but, given that it happens to a few vans it's probably nothing to worry about.

 

[GWAYGWAY]

one spring compressed more than normal and doesn't like it whilst settling down. OR it might be the chassis twisting a bit and the rivetted joints creaking a bit before they SNAP INTO LITTLE BITS. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Allanm]

As above, our Peugeot creaked from the rear when it was on ramps at the back. WD40 is your best friend here....

 

[Larrynwin]

As above, our Peugeot creaked from the rear when it was on ramps at the back. WD40 is your best friend here....

Leaf spring or torsion suspension , id be wary where I sprayed wd40, certainly nowhere near the discs which is the source of the noise from mine.

 

[wigster]

Knees

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[Shrimp]

Our leaf springs creak and 'bang' occasionally so hubby forced grease in between the leaves that shut then up!
Once when going down a rough road the noise was enough to make us think something was falling off, that was the first time we had ever heard it!

 

[Allanm]

Leaf spring or torsion suspension , id be wary where I sprayed wd40, certainly nowhere near the discs which is the source of the noise from mine.

Leaf, I gave them a good spraying at the ends, but this was only after the van was a couple of years old and dust and grit had accumulated. A good jetwashing sorted it permanently.
Obviously, don't spray any lubricant near the brakes

 

[Larrynwin]

Leaf, I gave them a good spraying at the ends, but this was only after the van was a couple of years old and dust and grit had accumulated. A good jetwashing sorted it permanently.
Obviously, don't spray any lubricant near the brakes

Mines an Alco chassis so no leaf springs . These mhomes are built on light commercial van chassis , probably can't expect a lack of squeaks and rattles.

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[icantremember]

I wish mine would squeek sometimes.

 

[Larrynwin]

I wish mine would squeek sometimes.

Could be an age thing