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Wpk109
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May 06, 2013

Travel Trailer creaks and cracks when moving?

Hello everyone. We are new to the RV world and just purchased a 2013 AR-ONE 25' travel trailer. We are a little concerned on how much noise the trailer makes when in tow. Lot's of cracking, squeaking, etc. Is this normal? Is this just a break-in thing?

Thanks!
  • I lube all my suspension flex/pivot points once a year so my trailers suspension don't creak/pop/squeak/groan/etc.
    Hitch noise and suspension noise is easily determined by letting some one drive the rig around a corner in the campground while you walk along beside the trailer.
  • LOL! Thanks for all the advice! Can't wait to get out and enjoy the outdoors!
  • Mine creaks when turning (or I just notice it more then :)) From my experience it is normal and will always do it. If it stops turn around and go back to pick up your trailer :B JK.
  • We get a few cracks mostly when doing a sharp turn but its only the bars as previously mentioned. I rather have those few noises and the safety of the straightline hitch with the camlocks.

    Angela and Gary
  • Yes, we are using a weight distribution hitch with anti-sway (friction bar).
  • Are you using a weight distributing hitch with anti sway bars? If so that is what is probably creaking, mine has friction bars that rub metal on metal.