Ridecamp: Re: [RC] What is wrong with my trailer?!?

Bonnie...

Well, if you don't like it, I will take it...truck, trailer, or both!
<grin>  Anyway, sounds like a weight distribution problem and/or a
loading problem.  

First, make sure the trailer is towing level. The goose "neck" is
adjustable up or down to accomodate different truck heights. What you
describe can be caused by too little tongue weight...the nose is too
high.  

Also, a three horse gooseneck will usually have the middle stall
directly over the wheels. Rule of thumb is that you haul ONE horse in
the middle or front stall.  If you have a two horse (like mine) you haul
a single horse in the front stall, which is right over the wheels. If
hauling more than one horse, put the heaviest horse forward or over the
wheels.

Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic

"Snodgrass, Bonnie" wrote:
> 
> I have a brand new trailer. It is my first goosneck. I also got a new truck
> in Dec, a Chevy Silverado 2500HD (duramax diesel!) 4X4. I've trailered my
> older mare three times now in the gooseneck, a 3H slant w/extended dressing
> room, all-aluminum. The trailer is really bouncy. I noticed that she was a
> bit reluctant to load the second time, did it after I gave her a stern word,
> again rolled her eye at me the third time. She wasn't like this with my old
> 3-H slant Trailet, bumper pull. I can feel the trailer kinda bouncing the
> truck up and down when I go over dips and such. Also find my bridles,  and
> other tack has jumped right off the bridle hooks and saddle racks! Is my
> truck suspension too soft? Is this difference common with goosenecks? The
> weight of the trailer unloaded is listed as 4200lb. I went back to the
> manufacturers web site to check the type of axles and added the links below.
> I've got to change something to stop reduce this bouncing. Any ideas? For
> now I'll drive even slower. Here I am with a truck that can finally pull a
> trailer up a hill with gusto and I have to slow down! And no, I'm not
> causing the problem from suddenly driving like a maniac. HELP!!!!
> 
> Bonnie Snodgrass
> 
> http://www.dreamcoachtrailer.com/emerald2/emd29203.htm
> http://www.dreamcoachtrailer.com/emerald2/emrld2fp.htm
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Three Creeks Farm
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