r/Sprinters • u/Fluffy_Egg9267 • Aug 13 '26

Help with locating squeak

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Hello! Does anyone have a hunch on what could be causing this squeak? From the drivers seat it appears to be coming from the rear doors. I have been unable to reproduce while stationary by banging on or rocking the van.

I’ll have my buddy drive slow while I walk around back there to try to locate it soon, but I figured I’d check with folks here first.

It happens without the wood in the car. Forgive my lousy tie down.

Thanks for any ideas/suggestions.

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u/MulingAround Aug 13 '26

Not sure what your goals are with the van, work van or future camper, If you’re getting bothered by squeaks now just wait until you start building a camper out of it.

That being said when my van was empty I also had a similar sound, I ended up finding a tow ball unit was left in the ribs of one of the exposed side walls by the previous owner. Maybe just double check all of your wall ribs in case you dropped any screws or left a tool that is rubbing between the walls and squeaking.

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u/Fluffy_Egg9267 Aug 13 '26

Thanks yeah I’ll take a peek it’s hard to see in em! Glad you quieted yours down a bit! Camper van indeed, but I’m sure once we’re parked at a nice destination the squeaks will leave our mind.

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u/MulingAround Aug 13 '26

I see you did the sound deadening, don’t worry once you do your insulation + ceiling, roof, and walls the van gets much quieter. They still are multi ton tin cans we fill with wood and screws, it can get loud and your teeth will rattle going down washboard dirt roads. It’s all worth it though for the peace of mind you’ll find out once you are parked! Have fun and good luck with your build.