Author Topic: Stop squeeking poles (Read 9776 times)

WilSurf · « **on:** October 15, 2012, 01:19:45 PM »

Maybe it is only us, but is there a way of stop the squeeking noise of the CT poles when it is windy?
We went camping last weekend at Sandy Cape (WA) and although we were a bit sheltered from the wind, it was still blowing.
With a little wind, the canvass flaps and the poles are squeeking.
Are we the only one with this very annoying noise?
Is there a way to stop it? Apart from not camping when windy.

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2012, 01:40:41 PM »

Give them a quick spray with a silicone spray? Candle wax them? Earplugs? Get noisier birds over your way? Take some kids? Have some loud music going? Install another annoying noise that is just a smidge louder than the squeeking?

Kit_e

bunyip · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2012, 01:40:55 PM »

Cannot say I have ever noticed it, but that may be because I snore so loudly

Bunyip

Bird · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2012, 01:47:27 PM »

do you know which poles are 'squeaking'...? The awning poles?
Same with the canvas?? is it the awning only?

as to stoppiung the canvas flapping, I loop the rope round the pole, and then down.. stops the front flapping anyway.

WilSurf · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2012, 01:53:18 PM »

Could try WD40.
I stopped the other annoying noise: the ticking and c langing of the zipper lever against the zipper. Used some tape around the lever and gone.
It is the inner poles from the main canvass which are making the noise.

Bird · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2012, 01:58:17 PM »

Quote from: WilSurf

: the ticking and c langing of the zipper lever against the zipper

you mean the tiny little tab you pull the zipper closed with was audible??? ...

if thats keeping you awake, there is no hope for anything!

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2012, 02:29:22 PM »

Quote from: Lost on October 15, 2012, 01:58:17 PM

you mean the tiny little tab you pull the zipper closed with was audible??? ... if thats keeping you awake, there is no hope for anything!

LOL! Sorry ... but that's hilarious!

Thanks for the SMILE today Lost!

Kit_e

WilSurf · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2012, 02:30:33 PM »

Quote from: Lost on October 15, 2012, 01:58:17 PM

you mean the tiny little tab you pull the zipper closed with was audible??? ... if thats keeping you awake, there is no hope for anything!

Yes, those little tabs!

They were very audible. I don't mind a little flapping of canvass but some noises are keeping us awake.
And that was one of them.
I am glad I could manage t have you all smiling today.

GeoffA · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:26:55 PM »

Quote from: WilSurf on October 15, 2012, 02:30:33 PM

Yes, those little tabs!
They were very audible. I don't mind a little flapping of canvass but some noises are keeping us awake.
And that was one of them.
I am glad I could manage t have you all smiling today.

Maybe drink more.....

Bird · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:35:11 PM »

Quote from: WilSurf on October 15, 2012, 02:30:33 PM

Yes, those little tabs!
They were very audible. I don't mind a little flapping of canvass but some noises are keeping us awake.
And that was one of them.

What do you do if a branch rattles, or a leaf smashes to earth with the force of Halley's comet ?..

or a Owl farts?

Damn cheap Kimberley Kamper Sports RV Limited Edition's.... you should..... na, I like you

cardinal28 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:37:47 PM »

Try more sleeping pills that come in a beer or rum bottle

dazzawhipple · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2012, 03:59:24 PM »

WD40.........on or near canvas NO

Use food grade silicone spray

prodigyrf · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2012, 04:35:41 PM »

If all else fails bind around firmly with 6 B&S and coat liberally with Sikaflex. I'd try the poles first.

LB · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2012, 04:42:09 PM »

Quote from: Lost on October 15, 2012, 01:58:17 PM

you mean the tiny little tab you pull the zipper closed with was audible??? ...

Take my other half and the furkid and their snoring will knock out any other noise

LB

prodigyrf · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2012, 05:00:43 PM »

OK seriously now. Presumably the squeaky poles are the fixed length push together variety and the fit is rather ordinary with a fair degree of movement. In that case I'd use silicon on the joint and keep working it around so it doesn't set sticking the poles together. Perhaps while watching the nutbox because it may take a while and you don't wnat to end up with a solid pole, but rather a firmer cushioned joint. Suck it and see on one pole but it might be too tedious to get the desired effect and also you may have to label the finished pole halves as they'll likely only fit their treated mate.

WilSurf · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2012, 05:25:22 PM »

Thanks Dazza.
It is one of the three poles sitting together where they are "hinging".

Next time we well buy a Tvan, minimum of canvass.

I was surprised that there is so much more squeeking than in a tent.

I do like a drink but with two young kids waking up early it isn't a good idea to drink too much to get rid of the noise, as you will definately have issues the next morning.

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2012, 06:50:44 PM »

I was being very serious when I mentioned candle wax. Or perhaps some soap (works well on sticky windows and getting screws to go in hardwood).

Loving some of the answers though.

Kit_e

dazzawhipple · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:07:59 PM »

Wilco

Thinking about it, don't go sandy cape jurian bay I think most people have had sleepless nights there!!!

You could also try canvas wax

xcvator · « **Reply #18 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:15:00 PM »

Why not work put which poles are squeaking and not put them up

bushrat · « **Reply #19 on:** October 15, 2012, 07:20:48 PM »

Don't eat bake beans and have a cold shower before going to bed.

prodigyrf · « **Reply #20 on:** October 15, 2012, 11:00:34 PM »

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on October 15, 2012, 06:50:44 PM

I was being very serious when I mentioned candle wax. Or perhaps some soap (works well on sticky windows and getting screws to go in hardwood).

Loving some of the answers though.

Kit_e

Definitely a serious contribution with the candle wax(also similar surfboard and beeswax) whereas the soap will dissolve. Still, it's worth exhausting all possibilities before the 'Final Solution' of B&S and Sika around the head and ears

WilSurf · « **Reply #21 on:** October 16, 2012, 09:58:21 AM »

Darren how can you resist a spot like this?
Will bring candle wax next time and try it.
We know which pole it is as when I was sitting against it it stopped. But it is difficult sleeping that way.

Bird · « **Reply #22 on:** October 16, 2012, 10:04:01 AM »

Silly question, but its not loose is it where it mounts at the bottom..?

WilSurf · « **Reply #23 on:** October 16, 2012, 10:08:15 AM »

We think it is at the bottom of the pole where it "hinges", see a few posts back.
There are 3 sitting together, mounted to the upright by a bolt.

edz · « **Reply #24 on:** October 16, 2012, 02:00:11 PM »

If its in the mounting box bracket, it sounds like some one forgot to put in a few nylon washers between the poles and the mount, if its in the push up to main pole section, just put a little " ding "in the outer pole with a pin punch to take up any movement between the inner and outer pole, BUT dont over do it ..

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Author Topic: Stop squeeking poles (Read 9776 times)

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