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

Just out of curiosity, do you have a "towing package" on the truck?
(Gets you a different suspension and shocks, cooling etc.) 

Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic.

"Snodgrass, Bonnie" wrote:
> 
> Can't have it! The goosneck is all the way down, trailer is almost
> completely level, just a tlittle bit of slope. Hubbie can trim it for me
> where he works. May try that, but it's nearly level. Yes, single horse
> always rides over the axles, always do that. Someone else suggested that it
> may need more weight on the bed of the truck. They suggested a filled water
> tank. Hmmm.
> 
> Bonnie
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Holland [mailto:lanconn@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 7:38 AM
> To: Snodgrass, Bonnie
> Cc: Ridecamp (E-mail)
> Subject: 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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> Richard T. "Jim" Holland
> Three Creeks Farm
> 175 Hells Hollow Drive
> Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Richard T. "Jim" Holland
Three Creeks Farm
175 Hells Hollow Drive
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 258-2830
FAX (706) 632-1271

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