It looks like there may be some up&amp;down play due to the use of cotter pins. Did you notice any sort of rattling noise when driving?
1557727
There really isn't much play in my installation. Also, since ours is in a two behind trailer we wouldn't notice any notice. It's a great unit. You could add a few washers to take up any slack if need be.
1170696
Mine only rattles if it's not snapped down all the way. As long as the two side pegs are seated completely when down it is quiet.
1166310
yes mine did that for a short while then it didn't do it any more. It's perfect now! I'd say it was rattling for about the first 15 - 20 uses.
1557729
We installed on a tow behind RV so would not hear or see if it did rattle. We have however been very happy with our purchase, absolutely no complaints.
1487067
It should not be, did you mount it securely? is it vibrating the window that isnt fully secured properly with the foam insulation to deaden noise and insulate against heat getting in? Has it been noisy since day one? what sort of noise is it? rattling is likely window vibration due to not being securely mounted, if its not that, its possibly a bad part in the blower. if its a squealing its definitely a bad part. if its metalic grinding its a bearing. we need more info.
1842501
Mine is not silent but it doesn't rattle. I can try and grab a video tomorrow.
1184248
Turn up the stereo! Solved. Well that model has mounting brackets that connect around our vans crossbars. When we installed the brackets (not straps) and tightened them we didn't have any rattles. It could be that your mounting hardware is not aligned for the best contact and there are gaps between the cargo carrier and your roof rack crossbars. I'd try to see if the bracket to crossbar connection can be changed to the tightest fit. I noted that some vehicles need some mods to make the carrier brackets fit that vehicles mounting better. Best I can offer.
1744100
I've got 6 on my truck. They don't rattle. They have seen a lot of dirt road over the years. They will stay out when pulled out so I'm going to guess that the friction keeps them from rattling.
1978930
I installed it without the wind deflector and it's pretty noisy on my car. I'm going to install the deflector and see if it quiets it down any.
352812
none that I have noticed. very securely sealed to bed. if you improperly installed the cover it could rub against the rear of the cab. easy solution would be to not do that.there is also no noise when fully opened. rubber pads seat it very nicely against the cab.
1148948
I just received my Royal 160MX, and the box was pretty banged up. There's definitely some kind of rattling noise. It's working fine though, but the rattling made me wonder the same thing... if it had arrived broken. So, I guess if you had the same problem and it's still working for you since 2009, I guess it's normal, huh?
1100323
I have had this unit on my car for over 10,000 miles and not a single rattle. If you are getting a rattle, let the system settle in for a little while (i.e., put couple hundred miles of driving on). After which you will want to re-adjust the fit re-tighten the bolts. In my case I found that immediately after the initial install the system looked perfect (alignment with cutouts was near perfect). However after driving for a few days the system moved a little. I simply loosened the bolts and re-adjusted. I've noticed that over the past 10K miles the passenger side exit is slightly off-center in the cut out, but it is not immediately obvious (you have to be looking for it), so I've left the system alone. But this adjustment process did convince me that the system definitely needs a re-tightening after initial driving. (I did not use a torque wrench to tighten to a specified torque but I did tighten this down very hard... maybe a little over-torqued... but it's all good).
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Roy. mine has always made that rattling sound ever since I've owned it for 17 years when you run stock through it. It shouldn't make it if there's (no load) stock running through it. Only thing I've had to change on it for all those years is a blade chuck and believe me I have done a lot of work on it. Hundreds of projects. Hope this helps.Tim
1301703
I had squeaking that sounded like it was coming from those wheels, but I did some research online and saw some people suggested loosening the screws on the pivot points just a half turn. I did that and the squeaking went away during the next workout (it took a few minutes but it did go away). I guess over-tightening them can cause squeaking where the pieces rub together. That's my experience anyways!
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Hello Cy, the drone is there but it is not all that bad. The car sounds amazing with the Flowmaster's on it. I am trying to think what RPM it seems the loudest but my Challenger has been in storage all winter and I really don't remember. I guess that speaks for it self. It is subjective of course but I don't mind it at all. Did I mention my car sounds awesome... :)
1533119
We have two of these, and have never had that problem. We have found they are very sturdily built and work beautifully. No rattling or any other problems.
628029
I'd also suggest making sure all the bolts are tight. They loosen up over time and I find that giving them a quick tightening occasionally helps reduce squeaking noises.