RE: [RC] What is wrong with my trailer?!? - Snodgrass, Bonnie
Yes, there is a towing package in this truck, plus being the HD (heavy duty)
model and 4X4 it should have suspension sufficient for this trailer. But it
does feel bouncy. Since this is my first gooseneck I don't know if this is
typical or not. I did add extra leafs to the springs on my old F250 when I
got a heavier bumper pull and it made all the difference for that setup.
Anyway, the Chevy truck drops very little when the trailer is lowered onto
the hitch, appears to be sitting level, front to back, but is bouncy.
Bonnie
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Holland [mailto:lanconn@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 8:45 AM
To: Snodgrass, Bonnie; Ridecamp
Subject: 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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> Three Creeks Farm
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Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 258-2830
FAX (706) 632-1271
The Fall Pig is September 21st, 2002
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