Chucking....is it the trailer or the truck?
I know this has been discussed a thousand times and there are a thousand opinions about it's cause and remedy, but I can't continue to keep changing everything or buying new equipment in hopes of corr...
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rhagfo wrote:eHoefler wrote:
Chances are the fifth wheel hitch is mounted to far back. Being a short bed, the hitch is most likely mounted above center of axle if not behind center. Move the hitch forward to at least 2" ahead of center of axle, 4" is better yet.
Not likely OP can do this being a short bed, because of cab to cap contact, great thought though.
I would say time to hit the scales, and make sure he has 20% to 22% pin weight, then add shocks to the 5er.
My auto slider is set up with the hitch as far forward as the adjustments allow. I'm sure others offer the same. I also pull with a short bed and the auto slider is the solution as I can have a tight fit and good stability going down the road but I don't have to worry about the trailer when turning at all.
For the OP, I'd be more concerned that your truck is massively overloaded than a little bit of ride harshness. I see you mention that you haven't weighed it, I suggest you hit up the cat scale the next time you fill up with fuel. I can virtually guarantee it's going to be a huge eye opener.
