What Can Help Control the Bouncing and Shaking Seen on Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers

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Should I be concerned that this cargo carrier appears to shake more in the driving test video than similar non-folding ones?

asked by: Adam D

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The bouncing and shaking that you saw in the video is the norm on the majority of cargo carriers on the market. The extended location from the hitch causes the carrier to bounce more than a hitch accessory that might sit closer to the vehicle.

There are a few products that can help with the bounce. An anti-rattle device, like # e99007 for 2 inch hitches, can help by securing the cargo carrier's hitch shank to the hitch receiver. The bolts will push the shank up tight against the top of the receiver tube and reduce the rattle and wobble on the carrier.

If you have an 1-1/4 inch hitch, then the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch, # RM-061-125, is what I recommend. The Quiet Hitch works on the same principles as the etrailer product.

I have attached two videos that review both the Roadmaster and etrailer products.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Don L.

5/23/2020

On this particular cargo hitch there is some extra play in the folding mechanism. Any ideas there?

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Chris R.

5/26/2020

I might have some ideas. Can you tell me what specific model cargo carrier you're using? It's maybe not the most ideal solution, but a really universal application would be to simply use a stabilization strap like # 18050 that attaches to the folded up carrier and your vehicle to reduce movement during travel.

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Answer 1

It sounds like you are wanting to prevent sway and bounce on a hitch-mounted cargo carrier. We do have something that can reduce the amount of sway on cargo carriers. It's an anti-rattle hitch pin. If you have a hollow shank in your cargo…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter kit part #AL88399 that you referenced is confirmed as a fit for your 2017 Ford F-250 4x4 with the camper package and would work well to help give you additional rear suspension support.

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Answer 3

Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs part #AL88399 will fit your 2018 Ford F-350 with most above bed base rails. The reason for this is because the air springs install underneath the frame rails whereas the brackets for most…

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Answer 4

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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The advantage of a folding carrier like part #e98874 is, obviously, that it it can fold up for rear clearance when you don't have anything loaded on it. The disadvantage of a folding carrier is that since there are more hinges and connection…

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Answer 6

Hitch accessories tend to wobble, especially those that use a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch adapter. The threaded hitch pin can only do so much to combat the movement. The issue is that the shank of the accessory has to be slightly smaller than the opening…

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Answer 7

You will definitely want to go with the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit #LC696740 over the MORryde as the Road Armor has more travel and will provide a smoother ride. Then, in regards to shackle straps I'm not sure what you mean by which…

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Answer 8

The Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform Rack #RR42114BF inlcudes mounting hardware that will allow you to mount the rack in the T-slots of your vortex aero bars or wraparound the bars with the clamp mount. I've linked our review video of the product that…

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Answer 9

There are a few things that you can do to ensure a fit, and approach the wobble of your existing box without making a purchase. First, you'll want to make sure that your crossbar kit is spread out as far as the mounting system or crossbars will…

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Answer 10

There is a cargo carrier you can use on an RV but it is recommended it be one with a completely solid shank as opposed to one which folds and tilts; the reason for that is the amount of movement at the rear of an RV will be much greater than the back…

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Answer 11

Other than keeping an eye on the tongue weight, using something like the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars #RM-077-2 technically won't limit the type of bike rack that you can use and the correct bike rack will depend on how…

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Answer 12

Great question! Proposing, or the back and forth movement, typically occurs when the trailer isn't loaded properly so you have either too much or too little tongue weight, or your trailer simply isn't level. This doesn't allow the trailer…

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