Ridecamp: 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


"Snodgrass, Bonnie" wrote:
> 
> 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.
>


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