I would sure like your comments on this add question. I just bought a new 2014 Airstream Interstate and I like it a great deal but it's very noisy with a lot of rattles and squeaks on highways and unloaded. Is this just typical because of the size of the vehicle? I thought that since it was an Airstream and Mercedes it would be a more solid overal vehicle in this regard. I am brand new to the RV world so I may just be unrealistic. Thanks to all of you for your answers and forums!I have to add to this original post, a special "thank you" to those who have responded. The thoughtful, detailed and extensive responses I quickly received are revealing of the friendly & helpful nature of RVers. I am happy to be part of this community and look forward to the day when I know enough to contribute!

That MB 3500 series chassis is supposed to be the best! Sounds like it's made from rubber! Tht type of behavior on the road is unacceptable, and may in fact indicate quality control issues, a bad chassis or poor construction. Or even be a potentially dangerous vehicle. All for around $150,000.00! Shame on Airstream! Call the factory and dealer that sold it and get it taken care of asap...don't take no for an answer and do not accept any excuses. Tell them you are a member of the largest RV owner forum on the internet. ;) But be nice!

Make sure you store the microwave glass plate, it will rattle like crazy if left in the micro.

Standard Sprinter 3500 with class B or C innerds. We've had 2 of them, and both have been the same. That is until I took to it with the anti rattle repairs and adjustments.Our '13 has/had all the doors out of adjustment and loose with rattles and wind noise something terrible. The passenger door was stamped wrong so it didn't fit up against the body at the top rear, till I bent the frame slightly so it would. The others were just simple adjustments of the door strikers and bump stops.Otherwise the Winnebago part just took some small adjustments and addition of insulation materials.The key words used above in the first reply is "supposed to be"

Are you getting these noises from the chassis or inside the coach? There are lots of places in a Class B that need some extra quieting down that have to do with the cabinets, appliances, etc. It took us the first year to track down the noises that occurred when we went over a bump or were riding on a rough road that were INSIDE the coach and we still have a few that we can't figure out. These have nothing to do with the mechanics or body of the vehicle. Cabinet doors rattle, anything loose is going to move, shelves in the fridge will rattle, and on and on. Then once you start putting things inside, those will make noise too unless firmly secured down. With close proximity of the driving seats up front and the rear coach you hear everything.

We don't get excited unless we hear a loud crash. I just tune out the back noise, however I have thought about erecting a curtain between the cab and living area to cut down on noise.

Class B cabin noise, how much is too much? | Good Sam Community

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1775
Explorer
Nov 06, 2013
Are you getting these noises from the chassis or inside the coach? There are lots of places in a Class B that need some extra quieting down that have to do with the cabinets, appliances, etc. It took us the first year to track down the noises that occurred when we went over a bump or were riding on a rough road that were INSIDE the coach and we still have a few that we can't figure out. These have nothing to do with the mechanics or body of the vehicle. Cabinet doors rattle, anything loose is going to move, shelves in the fridge will rattle, and on and on. Then once you start putting things inside, those will make noise too unless firmly secured down. With close proximity of the driving seats up front and the rear coach you hear everything.
bobojay5
Explorer
Nov 06, 2013
Standard Sprinter 3500 with class B or C innerds. We've had 2 of them, and both have been the same. That is until I took to it with the anti rattle repairs and adjustments.
Our '13 has/had all the doors out of adjustment and loose with rattles and wind noise something terrible. The passenger door was stamped wrong so it didn't fit up against the body at the top rear, till I bent the frame slightly so it would. The others were just simple adjustments of the door strikers and bump stops.
Otherwise the Winnebago part just took some small adjustments and addition of insulation materials.

The key words used above in the first reply is "supposed to be"
My_Roadtrek
Explorer
Nov 06, 2013
Make sure you store the microwave glass plate, it will rattle like crazy if left in the micro.
SooperDaddy
Explorer
Nov 06, 2013
That MB 3500 series chassis is supposed to be the best! Sounds like it's made from rubber! Tht type of behavior on the road is unacceptable, and may in fact indicate quality control issues, a bad chassis or poor construction. Or even be a potentially dangerous vehicle.

All for around $150,000.00! Shame on Airstream!

Call the factory and dealer that sold it and get it taken care of asap...don't take no for an answer and do not accept any excuses. Tell them you are a member of the largest RV owner forum on the internet. ;) But be nice!

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