5th Wheel Hitch Replacement for Andersen Ultimate to Reduce Chucking
Question:
I have a new 5th wheel trailer and I have a lot of bucking and what I would call pulling back when driving. It is not fun. The dry weight of trailer is 8540 and the hitch weight is 1530. That is under 20 more like 17. Weight loaded is 9930 and if the hitch weight doesn’t change to much after loading it is about 15. Is this the issue with the bucking? Should I go to a normal hitch setup?
asked by: Tim
Expert Reply:
The biggest factor that is related to trailer bucking is the fifth wheel hitch used. If you wanted to reduce the chucking your best option will be to use a standard hitch that has a tight jaw system.
Since you have a short bed truck you'll need a slider hitch. For that I'd recommend the Curt A20 # C16541 because it has a dual jaw that holds the king pin tightly and its slider will give you 12" of travel.
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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