Vibration when driving
We recently purchased a Fiat Hymer BC664 2.8 JTD motorhome. We were changing from caravanning to motorhoming so researched for some time to make sure we bought a unit that met our needs. Perfect choice except ........after only a couple of short trips
out my husband (driver) has found the vibration within the vehicle and on the steering wheel is making him feel sea-sick, not only when driving but for about a day afterwards too. Is this something anyone else has experienced?? Originally we thought it could
have been the result of tension from driving a 'different' vehicle but as it has now happened on a couple of occasions we're beginning to wonder if we've made the wrong move. Any information/tips/advice would be appreciated.
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It's clearly a mechanical problem. Maybe drive shafts but there are numerous other possible causes. It needs to be checked by a competent commercial vehicle mechanic rather than a MH dealer. Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, I'd march it back.
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Thats not an accessory I've come across Lynne. Whilst I accept that the FIAT isn't a supa-dupa luxury vehicle its not caused me to feel anything untoward at all. Could it be a wheel out of balance perhaps or even a loose engine mountig bolt ??
EDIT :-- does any thing else rattle at all ?? Crockery or cutlery perhaps ??
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Thanks for the replies. We expected a certain amount of rattling from racks etc within the van when we're on the move but have noticed that the wing mirrors rattle and vibrate (which we didn't expect). We're waiting for the dealer to get back to us and the van is due to go back next week to have some fly screens fitted.
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Not had any problems with a Hymer 2.8 I had over 8 years. Have you checked your tyre pressures are in line with those recommended by the tyre manufacturer? Buckled wheel, easy to do if they are alloys, can also be to blame. If the wing mirror is loose,
it will rattle and need to be tightened up although I suspect it's all related to your vibration.You shouldn't experience rattles from the pots and pans. Most people separate out their pots and pans with tea towels or similar. Cookers often rattle and tea towels are good for solving hob rattles.
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I agree with others. Why not take the motor home to your local,reliable tyre dealership and have the wheels balanced. This could be done straight away and would eliminate this. If it is this problem then it is easily fixed and may not be covered by the dealer
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Try letting the tyre pressure down a bit. We took our Swift in for a Habitation Check and they pumped the tyre up to 85psi. Even my teeth were rattling after the trip home. Lived with it for a couple of trips then let them down to 70psi again. Rattles are
good fun to find. You can use stick on Velcro the wooly part cut into strips and placed under side lockers etc. Always take the tins out of the oven. You can also use non slip mats in cupboards.0 -
After a short test drive any experienced person should be able to identify the problem!!!!!
Write your comments here.. The van is booked in for next week with the service centre of the dealership to look at....The reason for the question was that, as we are new to motorhoming and in the meantime, we just wondered whether or not anyone else has
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Try letting the tyre pressure down a bit. We took our Swift in for a Habitation Check and they pumped the tyre up to 85psi. Even my teeth were rattling after the trip home. Lived with it for a couple of trips then let them down to 70psi again. Rattles are
good fun to find. You can use stick on Velcro the wooly part cut into strips and placed under side lockers etc. Always take the tins out of the oven. You can also use non slip mats in cupboards.Write your comments here...Thanks for your help and advice. Much appreciated.
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It's clearly a mechanical problem. Maybe drive shafts but there are numerous other possible causes. It needs to be checked by a competent commercial vehicle mechanic rather than a MH dealer. Did you buy it from a dealer? If so, I'd march it back.
Write your comments here...Thanks for your advice. The van is booked in with the service centre at the dealership next week.
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Thats not an accessory I've come across Lynne. Whilst I accept that the FIAT isn't a supa-dupa luxury vehicle its not caused me to feel anything untoward at all. Could it be a wheel out of balance perhaps or even
a loose engine mountig bolt ??EDIT :-- does any thing else rattle at all ?? Crockery or cutlery perhaps ??
Write your comments here...Thanks for your comments...Our van is booked in to be looked at next week.
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Not had any problems with a Hymer 2.8 I had over 8 years. Have you checked your tyre pressures are in line with those recommended by the tyre manufacturer? Buckled wheel, easy to do if they are alloys, can also be to blame. If the wing mirror is loose,
it will rattle and need to be tightened up although I suspect it's all related to your vibration.You shouldn't experience rattles from the pots and pans. Most people separate out their pots and pans with tea towels or similar. Cookers often rattle and tea towels are good for solving hob rattles.
Write your comments here...Thanks for your constructive comments. Our van is booked in next week with the service centre of the dealership and they are going to look at it. Hopefully, it will be put right.
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As others have said, wheel balance or tracking could be the simple cause of the problem. Have you a
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Others have given good advice but have you run your hands around the inner side of the tyres to check for "blebs" on the inside tyre walls?I once came home from Liverpool during the dark and steering wobble /noise developed on the way.I got home in one piece
but when I checked in the morning I was horror struck to find an "egg" blister in the passenger side tyre's inner wall.0 -
..... Have you a
Kwikfit near you?There are better & more knowledgeable places than Kwikfit
...I am sure there are but ours is very good and very helpful plus they will look at it very quickly......
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..... Have you a
Kwikfit near you?There are better & more knowledgeable places than Kwikfit
...I am sure there are but ours is very good and very helpful plus they will look at it very quickly......
I avoid all the high street tyre places, not just Kwikfit, more likely to call you over & say ..... 'excuse me sir but did you know you need a new blah blah .....' or tighten wheel nuts to stupid lbft that are impossible to undo by human hand. I use a very
good knowledgeable local tyre place that are always helpful & are competitively priced ... and look at it very quickly too
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I experienced a very similar issue with my Swift Escape. However vibration was not an issue if travelling under 60mph. I also experienced acute understeer. I had this resolved by having a "four wheel alignment" done by "Laserline" - they come to you. Best
£120 ever spent. Problem solved. There are some depots of kwik fit etc that do this service and cheaper- just that "Laserline" comes highly recommended0 -
Did you get the problem sorted SteveL?
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Did you get the problem sorted SteveL?
Write your comments here...Hi there. The motorhome is with the dealer who has taken it for a test drive and as a starting point they are going to renew the shock absorbers. We will have to wait and see if that sorts it. Thx for asking.
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Did you get the problem sorted SteveL?
Write your comments here...Hi there. The motorhome is with the dealer who has taken it for a test drive and as a starting point they are going to renew the shock absorbers. We will have to wait and see if that sorts it. Thx for asking.
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The service department had our vehicle for 2 weeks, changed shock absorbers, springs, and a couple of other bits. However, when we went to collect it, we had a test drive (with the service manager and the sales manager), and I felt ill within minutes of being on the road. We then took another make out for a drive (a Majestic on a Peugeout chassis) and it was a completely different drive. So, having decided that the Hymer A class was not for us, we identified a Bessacarr E756 model with similar specs, on the dealers website and are going to take it for a test drive next week, with a view to exchanging......and paying out more money! We had some extras fitted to the Hymer - reversing camera and solar panels which we will have to take a hit on.. We can however have the tracker device changed over, and we will be selling on the personalised number plate we purchased. Hopefully, this will enable us to move forward.
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I'm glad you've found a solution, SL, albeit an expensive one. As The Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer are near identical vehicles, it does point to something being wrong with the Hymer to my mind. You'll be well rid of it I reckon.
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Wish I lived in Suffolk. Maybe I need to consider a move. We are talking Full "four wheel allignment" here