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Wind Noise

This is a FYI and I may be the only one that DIDN'T know of the cause and cure.. I had terrible wind noise for over a year coming from the drivers window.. Drove me nuts the first year and half of owning this Unicoach.. Window gasket looked perfect and you couldn't make it leak water but still the dreadful wind noise. I was on the verge of pulling out the window and install a new gasket when I saw a post by a member b dale who had the same issue and put up a wind block covering the front awning arm that covers the drivers window.. I cut a piece of water line foam insulation the length of the arm, the kind that is pre split and fit it around the arm and now zero wind noise all the way to and from Mexico with the wind hitting the coach every direction at one time or the other.. Just passing this on in case I'm not the only one that didn't know the cause and cure for the racket.. Your gasket may be perfect, first address the awning support arm before spending money on replacing a gasket for excessive wind noise.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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I had a wind noise on the drivers side window. Thought it was the WS gasket, window awning arm. Pulled the window, all the putty tape FT used was gone, reseal install all noise gone.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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The foam insulation fills the gap between the arm and the side of the coach where my racket was coming from.. Guess you could say I have low tolerance for wind noise and rattles..messes with my music and meditation.About a inch or so gap there that can play a tune.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Quote from: Dub –
The foam insulation fills the gap between the arm and the side of the coach where my racket was coming from.. Guess you could say I have low tolerance for wind noise and rattles..messes with my music and meditation.About a inch or so gap there that can play a tune.
Can you add a picture please! The noise is driving me crazy and I am half deaf.
2000 U320 36'
Build #5705

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Give me an hour or so.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #5 –
I too have a lot of wind noise from the driver's side window period all my windows have been replaced with motion windows so I don't think it's the gasket or the installation . It drives me crazy on long drives and it's not consistent sometimes it's a lot higher and noisier than others. That's a very interesting fine and I'd be definitely interested in giving it a try so I too request a picture. Thanks
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
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On our main awning, I installed velcro around the struts that are vertical to the side of the coach and this stopped all rattling I was getting.  On the driver window, the awning strap drives me crazy.  Is there a fix for that?????
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
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'98 U320 from 2000-'06
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Yes.  As you retract the awning pull the strap acutely towards either the front or rear of the coach. By doing that you will shorten the strap as it rolls up, leaving only about 1/2 of the loop exposed to hook onto the next time you lower the awning.

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Quote from: Travelin' Man –
Yes.  As you retract the awning pull the strap acutely either towards the front or rear of the coach. By doing that you will shorten the strap as it rolls up, leaving only about 1/2 of the loop exposed to hook onto the next time you lower the awning.


Yup, I pull all awing straps toward the rear of the coach (particularly on the front awnings, that is further from driver/passenger when driving). Leave just enough for the awing hook to grab.

This also makes for a tighter wrap of the awning, vs all of the strap in one location and both the fabric on both sides of it loose.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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When doing so the trick is getting the awning arms to be somewhat vertical when the awning is rolled up.............for esthetics.

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Reply #10 –
Try for photo
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Quote from: Travelin' Man –
When doing so the trick is getting the awning arms to be somewhat vertical when the awning is rolled up.............for esthetics.

AND, so the fabric will roll up evenly!
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #12 –
Try this.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #13 –
Again b dale identified the noise location for me.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #14 –
The main goal is simply to stop the airflow between the awning support and the wall of the coach.  Mine woks fine but I think your solution probably works just as well, is easier, and looks better. 

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A quiet ride makes for a much nicer days ride, especially if lots of miles are covered.
Dub McBride 1996 270