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

Well, first of all, the trailer obviously bounces since every thing is
falling off the very deep bridle hooks. The truck also seems to bounce up
and down when going down ordinary roads and freeways, once I hit some kind
of dip or bump. I think I will try weighting the bed of the truck, just have
to find something to do it with, as an experiment. Also due to take the rig
to a guy who did the hitch and who is going to do some finish work on the
trailer. I'll talk to him about this. 

My horse is telling me that this trailer disturbs her. She's been loading
and trailer good for 5 years now, I know she has good reason to be acting
this way. Anyone else experience this?

Bonnie

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Holland [mailto:lanconn@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 9:05 AM
To: Snodgrass, Bonnie
Cc: Ridecamp
Subject: Re: [RC] What is wrong with my trailer?!?


Hmmm...that's interesting.  I have a '94 Chevy diesel, 3/4 ton, extended
cab, setup exactly the same way and it's the softest riding truck I have
ever owned. One reason I have kept it so long. 

Way back, I had a Ford that behaved strangely in the rear, kinda funny
bounce.  After fooling around checking shocks, springs, looking for
whatever, I found out one of the rear tires was defective...not round. 

Might want to take it back to the dealer and ask.  A good hitch place
would also be another choice.  You might also consider loading down the
back of the truck with blocks, water, whatever just to SEE if that makes
a difference. That truck should have a huge weight carrying capacity. 

I assume it doesn't "bounce" without the trailer? Short bed or long bed?
I assume you're talking about a rough road bounce? Doesn't bounce on
smooth pavement? What "exactly" is bouncing? The back of the truck or
the trailer wheels?

Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic


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