Exterior Noisy WDH, normal or not?

[warren cook]

This is my first Post. Have had the same noises on my WDH, Hayman Reese, and local installer recomended dry lube stick.

Hi @TheEddies,

Welcome matey with the first post of many I'm sure.

Lube stick does seem to be the way to go, I'm gonna pick one up soon and will prob grab some silicone also as back up.

 

[Steve1307]

Hi All,

Took the van away to Toowoon bay and after coming off the freeway at the first turn the WDH started to make a grinding noise, this carried on all the way down Wyong rd which has approx 15 roundabouts on it. I was not expecting it and the car was full of kids and lets just say I was half expecting something to snap, being a newbie it isn't something I have experienced before. There was no way I was driving through the van park with it so I took it off at the entrance and all was good.

On the way home I adjusted the load and still had the same issues.

Its a Hayman Reece set up and is the correct spec for tow ball weight and van etc. I understand that metal on metal will grind and make noise but why has it just started and not from the first time it was used. The chains are vertical when tensioned and all bolts are right.

So is this normal and should I just get on with things or should I be doing some maintenance to it with some kind of lube/oil/grease etc etc.

What does everyone else do?

The Jeep is so smooth and quiet , a noisy creaking WDH is particularly noticeable.

Bees Wax will do the trick.

Melt a bit into the holes in the plates on the hitch and also on the corresponding "stubby knobs" on the 2 spring bars and you're good to go.

I've applied it once and it lasted for months and didn't collect cr@p like grease does.
A solid bees wax block doesn't go soft on you in the heat. Mine's still hard and i've just popped it in the front boot of the van after i first used it.

This is the type used. : https://www.bunnings.com.au/disney-100g-solid-beeswax-block_p4460618

 

[Drover]

Yes, Bees wax would be great, will hang on and not make a mess like other stuff.

 

[warren cook]

The Jeep is so smooth and quiet , a noisy creaking WDH is particularly noticeable.

Bees Wax will do the trick.

Melt a bit into the holes in the plates on the hitch and also on the corresponding "stubby knobs" on the 2 spring bars and you're good to go.

I've applied it once and it lasted for months and didn't collect cr@p like grease does.
A solid bees wax block doesn't go soft on you in the heat. Mine's still hard and i've just popped it in the front boot of the van after i first used it.

This is the type used. : https://www.bunnings.com.au/disney-100g-solid-beeswax-block_p4460618

Good stuff thanks. I'm popping to Bunnings anyway so will pick some up.

I'm driving to Queensland over Xmas and won't enjoy the drive unless I do something about it.

I literally had no noise at all until the last trip other the when on tight turns, should I still expect some grinding noise to happen?

 

[warren cook]

Update,

Bees wax has done the trick guys, minimal grinding noise of metal on metal, just normal stress noise of WDH so happ now.

 

[Dobbie]

Good news.

I just found some vintage bees wax in my shed cleanup.....so into the camping gear it goes. Useful for leaking stitching and general lubrication as well.

 

[Drover]

Now I will be listening to see if mine makes any noise.........

 

[Drover]

Good news.

I just found some vintage bees wax in my shed cleanup.....so into the camping gear it goes. Useful for leaking stitching and general lubrication as well.

or you could just stick a bit in your ears and bingo, no noise..................

 

[Vere]

Update,

Bees wax has done the trick guys, minimal grinding noise of metal on metal, just normal stress noise of WDH so happ now.

can you give me an idea of how much you used and what points you waxed

 

[warren cook]

can you give me an idea of how much you used and what points you waxed

Hey,

Just held a lighter to the corner of the block and let a few drops fall down on to where you slide the trunnion bar up in to the holes on the hitch receiver. I done this while it was fitted and just moved the bars around a few times to spread the wax. I also just rubbed the block in and around where there is metal on metal as back up. All worked well. I would say no more than 2cm by 2 cm was used.