Author Topic: Noisy Stretcher (King Goanna) (Read 8416 times)

johnyd · « **on:** June 25, 2013, 07:04:03 PM »

I've had a King Goanna stretcher for a while now and it has been great. However, lately it has been creaking a lot. Any tiny little movement will set it off and it is loud enough to wake me and the rest of the camp. Any ideas on how to quiet it down?

I've never noticed it before, but it was a good 10-20 degrees warmer the other times I've used it. It is solid, no more movement in it now than when it was new.

baldheadedgit · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2013, 07:15:47 PM »

Maybe a Diet for the user.

sorry..
back in me box i go...

D4D · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2013, 07:22:49 PM »

Can't say I have noticed any noises, other than bodily function, coming from our King Goanna stretcher.

berlitza · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2013, 07:40:01 PM »

try sleeping beside it, it really does work, I've done it many many many many times

briann532 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2013, 07:43:35 PM »

Wish my bed was creaking more often............

baldheadedgit · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2013, 07:49:37 PM »

Quote from: briann532 on June 25, 2013, 07:43:35 PM

Wish my bed was creaking more often............

Dreaming again mate.?

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:23:38 PM »

Have someone locate the area which is making the offending "creak" and apply a proportionate amount of lubrication to the "creak". Depending on the area in which the "creak" is located, thus will determine the appropriate lubricant to be used. Measuring the amount of "creak" to be found after required lubrication, should either alleviate or necessitate future lubrications. Ensure you stow upon your vehicle or mobile canvas accommodation, in a pre-determined position, a portion of the lubricant used. When the "creak" reappears, one will be able to reapply where and when required.

Kit_e

baldheadedgit · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:40:24 PM »

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on June 25, 2013, 08:23:38 PM

Have someone locate the area which is making the offending "creak" and apply a proportionate amount of lubrication to the "creak". Depending on the area in which the "creak" is located, thus will determine the appropriate lubricant to be used. Measuring the amount of "creak" to be found after required lubrication, should either alleviate or necessitate future lubrications. Ensure you stow upon your vehicle or mobile canvas accommodation, in a pre-determined position, a portion of the lubricant used. When the "creak" reappears, one will be able to reapply where and when required.

Kit_e

I think i understood that.................................. you naughty girl you.....

berlitza · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:55:52 PM »

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on June 25, 2013, 08:23:38 PM

Have someone locate the area which is making the offending "creak" and apply a proportionate amount of lubrication to the "creak". Depending on the area in which the "creak" is located, thus will determine the appropriate lubricant to be used. Measuring the amount of "creak" to be found after required lubrication, should either alleviate or necessitate future lubrications. Ensure you stow upon your vehicle or mobile canvas accommodation, in a pre-determined position, a portion of the lubricant used. When the "creak" reappears, one will be able to reapply where and when required.

Kit_e

sounds bout rite, bugger what was the question again

fuji · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:05:06 PM »

My brand new one from the states creaks like mad

KingBilly · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:15:44 PM »

Ours creak also but I have gotten used to it. Maybe you just need to drink more

KB

johnyd · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:31:53 PM »

Quote from: baldheadedgit on June 25, 2013, 07:15:47 PM

Maybe a Diet for the user. sorry..
back in me box i go...

I've already lost 45kg! Putting me 40kg under the weight limit on the stretcher

Quote from: KingBilly on June 25, 2013, 09:15:44 PM

Ours creak also but I have gotten used to it. Maybe you just need to drink more

KB

Sounds like a good idea, the "problem" being I'm currently using it as a nightly bed while I do some renovations in a place I'm moving to. I might develop a habit and undo all the good work from the last few years.

Quote from: D4D on June 25, 2013, 07:22:49 PM

Can't say I have noticed any noises, other than bodily function, coming from our King Goanna stretcher.

I've never noticed it before, but the other times it has been warmer and I've been better lubricated...

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on June 25, 2013, 08:23:38 PM

Have someone locate the area which is making the offending "creak" and apply a proportionate amount of lubrication to the "creak". Depending on the area in which the "creak" is located, thus will determine the appropriate lubricant to be used. Measuring the amount of "creak" to be found after required lubrication, should either alleviate or necessitate future lubrications. Ensure you stow upon your vehicle or mobile canvas accommodation, in a pre-determined position, a portion of the lubricant used. When the "creak" reappears, one will be able to reapply where and when required.

Kit_e

But what type of lubricant would be suitable? Most are fairly messy and the way the stretcher packs I don't think there anywhere you'd put oil/grease/etc without it getting all over everything when you pack up.

KingBilly · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:38:33 PM »

Quote from: johnyd on June 25, 2013, 09:31:53 PM

But what type of lubricant would be suitable? Most are fairly messy and the way the stretcher packs I don't think there anywhere you'd put oil/grease/etc without it getting all over everything when you pack up.

Yeah, that's what I've been thinking. Would be good to find a solution though.

KB

D4D · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:40:15 PM »

Dry lube, wax or graphite dust maybe...

Roo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2013, 07:25:00 AM »

Silicone spray?

MDS69 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2013, 08:59:58 AM »

Quote from: fuji on June 25, 2013, 09:05:06 PM

My brand new one from the states creaks like mad

bragger

gibbo301 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2013, 10:50:00 AM »

KY gell

I'm a noisy stetcher to creak like buggery when i strech

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2013, 11:47:21 AM »

Quote from: baldheadedgit on June 25, 2013, 07:15:47 PM

Maybe a Diet for the user. sorry..
back in me box i go...

You don't want anyone to have a drink around the camp fire with ya..... do ya....

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2013, 12:25:28 PM »

Quote from: johnyd on June 25, 2013, 09:31:53 PM

But what type of lubricant would be suitable? Most are fairly messy and the way the stretcher packs I don't think there anywhere you'd put oil/grease/etc without it getting all over everything when you pack up.

I would suggest a very quick squirt of canola oil or similar (maybe use something small to dab it in there?) ... it dries quickly but does still have a stickiness to it ... it's all we use at work ... it's all we have at work ... haven't heard any of our doors "creak" since we did it. I used similar on my sticky lock at home (no fear boys ... it wasn't IN the lock ... just the bit above it on the outside edge that hits the striker plate) ... worked a treat ... no more midnight slamming for the neighbours to complain about (and they did complain).

Kit_e

baldheadedgit · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2013, 12:46:47 PM »

Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on June 26, 2013, 11:47:21 AM

You don't want anyone to have a drink around the camp fire with ya..... do ya....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k

johnyd · « **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2013, 12:50:32 PM »

Quote from: Roo on June 26, 2013, 07:25:00 AM

Silicone spray?

That could work and wouldn't be messy, I'll pick up a tin. Won't be back to the stretcher for another 3 days now though. Stuck in the "city" (Dubbo) for some appointments. Hopefully I can fix up my 12v lights while I'm here and get something useful done for the rest of the week.

HEM19X · « **Reply #21 on:** June 27, 2013, 04:47:24 AM »

Talc powder, smells nice too.

cruisindub · « **Reply #22 on:** June 27, 2013, 11:52:47 AM »

Quote from: Roo on June 26, 2013, 07:25:00 AM

Silicone spray?

I also like 'dry lube'
is great for zips and runners etc.
I keep a can in the camp kit. use on tent zips, jackets and other things.
Also clean to use.

johnyd · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2013, 08:55:57 PM »

Silicone spray seems to have fixed the problem.

Thanks swaggers!

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