Troubleshooting Jerking/Lunging When Towing Trailer that Has Andersen Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
Question:
Pulling this with the Anderson hitch the trailer jerks/lunges when pulling. What is the problem? Seems to be level. Pulling Thor transporter 5th wheel with 2016 Chevrolet 3500 4x4 dually
asked by: Wendell
Expert Reply:
What you described sounds like chucking. Chucking is the sound you are describing that comes from the moving parts of the hitch. When you start and stop the play moves back and forth and causes the sound you are hearing.
Since you are using a fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter it's not overly surprising that you are having issues with chucking.
The only real solutions would be to upgrade to a hitch that is cushioned and has a jaw system that provides better king pin contact to reduce movement like the Companion part # BWRVK3500-5W that you referenced. You'd need to have a B and W Turnoverball hitch installed in your truck though since that's what this hitch is designed to fit. If you have a different brand gooseneck hitch let me know and I'll see what best option would be.
Sam O.
1/23/2020
The B&W RVK3500 has a vertical adjustment from 16.25 to 18.25 and a 4 inch front to back is that not a offset hitch
Sam O.
1/23/2020
My ford has a 5&1/2 foot bed are you saying I can’t pull a fifth wheel trailer
Sam O.
1/21/2020
I have a 4 inch Off set ball can I use it with the Demco Recon #Dm8550045 adapter
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Ryan G.
6/16/2020
I have a 2020 GMC 2500 with BW turnover ball and companion hitch. I am getting a terrible jerking/chucking (no noise) with this system. I had airbags installed and it doesn't seem to fix the problem....reduces it a little bit but not where its a comfortable ride. What suggestions do you have to reduce the chucking?