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B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Nov 02, 2018

Chuck chuck chucking

Have a 18K B&W Patriot hitch and a Trail Aire pinbox. I get more chucking than I like. Trailer is loaded heavy in the front all the normal things to help get rid of chucking. My question is..I have hitch setup so the pin is as far back as the adjustment will allow. This puts the pin about centered over the axle. I can move it ahead 4-5 inches. Will this help to eliminate chucking? Towing with a dually, everything sits nice and level.

B.O.

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  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Nov 02, 2018
    Im guessing your hitch head is loose to the pin. What your experiencing is hitch slop.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Nov 02, 2018
    IMO, having the hitch farther forward would help for chucking. If you have room, not getting the truck bumper/tailgate too close to the FW, I'd set hitch for pin to be 3-4 inches ahead of axle center, just to try it. The B&W arms are easy to move, as is removing the hitch head.

    Eliminate....maybe not, but should make noticeable difference.

    Jerry

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