Troubleshooting Triple Axle Trailer Bouncing When Being Pulled by 2017 Ford F-450
Question:
my fift wheel Road Warrier 3 axles is bouncing front to back when rolling ? I got new F450 2017 with Curt Q24 for pullling a Heartland Roar Warrior toy hauler 16000 lbs and I got terrible bouncing front to back when rolling ?
asked by: Marc
Expert Reply:
Though I'm not 100 percent certain what you mean when you say "rolling" I can offer you some things to look for. If your fifth wheel is not being pulled as level as you can get it a lot of bouncing can ensue; it may also be a problem with the trailer's suspension. On a triple axle trailer, there are a lot of suspension components that can cause problems so you will need to thoroughly check to see if any part of your suspension is worn or otherwise needs replacing.
Finally, upgrading your pin box is likely to make a big difference in your ride. There are king pins made to specifically absorb shock and reduce the amount of bouncing you are experiencing. They are direct replacements so you would need to know the manufacturer and model number of your current king pin. For example, the Trailair # LC158778 was designed to replace Lippert 1621 long-jaw 5th-wheel pin box.
I've attached a link to our page with each of our upgraded pin boxes as well as links to video reviews of the Trailair for you to take a look at.
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Curt Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621 & 1621HD - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Absorbs Road Shock and Reduces Chucking
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Turret
- Lippert 1621HD
- Lippert
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