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Snomas
Explorer
Apr 08, 2019

Need advice on reducing trailer bounce!

I just picked up our new flagstaff micro mini trailer and towed it from CA to AZ. I have installed a Anderson WDH Hitch and it tows pretty well but I still feel like there is a little bounce on certain road conditions. Is this normal or should I consider air bags or other equipment to stiffen the rear end of my 2018 RWD F150. The tongue wt is around 550lbs.

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  • eubank's avatar
    eubank
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2019
    Airstream has them on torsion axles. You have to weld a small plate onto the arm.



    Lynn

    wanderingaimlessly wrote:
    eubank wrote:
    Install shock absorbers.
    :)
    Lynn


    Don't think that's an option, I think those have Dexter Torflex axles.
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2019
    eubank wrote:
    Install shock absorbers.
    :)
    Lynn


    Don't think that's an option, I think those have Dexter Torflex axles.
  • GrandpaKip's avatar
    GrandpaKip
    Explorer II
    Apr 08, 2019
    Or what troubledwaters said. May just need some tweaking with the tension.
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    GrandpaKip
    Explorer II
    Apr 08, 2019
    On certain concrete highways, I’ll get an up and down motion (porpoising). The urethane bushings are supposed to ease any of those motions. On a fairly decent asphalt road, mine is mostly nice and smooth, but will still feel every imperfection in the road as a bump, not a bounce.
    Have you tried backing off the chain tension?
  • drsteve's avatar
    drsteve
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2019
    Snomas wrote:
    I just picked up our new flagstaff micro mini trailer and towed it from CA to AZ. I have installed a Anderson WDH Hitch and it tows pretty well but I still feel like there is a little bounce on certain road conditions. Is this normal or should I consider air bags or other equipment to stiffen the rear end of my 2018 RWD F150. The tongue wt is around 550lbs.


    I would say it's probably normal.

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