Stop the bed squeeking

Not THAT thank you! Our Symbol sofabed squeeks when driving, especially as we go round a right-hand bend, Very irritating.

After much trial and error I've found the cause. The latch bolt catches into strike holes cut in the underside of the bed frame.
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This means there is bare metal to bare metal grinding between the bolt and frame every time the bed frame jolts up and down with the motion of the van. I tried filing the edge smooth which worked for about two hours until it wore the edge rough again.

Not sure what the proper solution is as it's bad design - if I could find a suitable nylon insert that would stop it grinding but I'm not sure if there's room. Any ideas very welcome.

Joe

I solved a metal-to-metal squeak on the van's microwave door hinge with WD40 White Lithium Grease.  I was sceptical but it worked.  Unlike straight WD40 it semi-solidifies in air and doesn't drip.  You can pick up a can from Screwfix.

Tim

Thanks, excellent idea to try for starters.

A good shot of white grease has certainly reduced the squeek. Not entirely absent but less annoying now. Thanks for the suggestion.
J

Google IGUS
They make plastic bearings, I've been using them for years. You may have to increase the hole size then push the bearing in.
Guaranteed fix!!