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GregHoo
Explorer
Mar 04, 2017

new at towing RV 5th wheel

Hello,
All my trailers are connected by gooseneck, except for this RV trailer. Pulling a fifth-wheel seems different from pulling a gooseneck trailer. I am having troubles with the trailer wanting to "Buck" or as my wife says "rock and roll" going down the highway. The trailer is a Heartland Gateway 41 foot, if anyone has suggestions on how to stop the Bucking I am all ears.
Thanks for your advice and advance,
Greg

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  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Mar 04, 2017
    Bucking as in ip and down or fore aft?
    Fore aft can be caused by lose hitch jaws. Up down is probably caused by the difference in wheel bases between truck and trailer going over expansion joints. And is quite common. Cures? Air ride hitch or pin box helps a lot. As does proper weights. Too little or too much for your TV can cause springs to be bottomed out making for a harsh ride.

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