A Lot of Chucking of 5th Wheel Trailer with Husky Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

Updated 12/29/2015 | Published 12/27/2015

Question:

Can I adjust movement on slider by the bolts on back of slider I have the husky 16 k w it has bolt with locking nuts on both sides which are stops. Seems like when taking off and stopping I get to much movement or chucking.

asked by: Carl C

Expert Reply:

Slider hitches are known for more movement than a fixed hitch and it is possible that you will have to tighten some things up on your Husky 5th wheel hitch, such as # HT31326-31196. However I think the chucking you are experiencing might also have to do with movement of the trailer king pin in the hitch jaws.

Since the king pin has to rotate within the jaws, the hitch jaws cannot be super tight around the pin. This means that there can be some horizontal movement, chucking, of the trailer during starts and stops.

Using a cushioned pin box will reduce the chucking. To determine if there is an air ride pin box that will fit your trailer I would need to know the manufacturer and model of the pin box itself which should be located on a sticker or plate on the pin box.

expert reply by: Michael H