How To Reduce Chucking On a 5th Wheel Camper Using a Goose Neck Hitch

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Hi, We have a gooseneck attached to our 5th wheel and Ford F150. We are experiencing severe chucking when driving down the road over 25 MPH. How can we fix this? The service department at our dealer just suggested checking tire pressure. Thanks!

asked by: Linda

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There could be a few things that cause chucking. If extra weight has been added to the front or back of the trailer or traveling with any of your tanks full. In my experience I have not found that adding or reducing the pressure in your tires will change the chucking effect

What I have found that reduces the chucking effect is replacing the equalizers on the trailer. Chucking is usually caused by the two axles working against each other. For instance when you apply the brakes on the trailer, the front axle pushes toward the ground because of the weight of the trailer. This causes the equalizer to pull up on the rear axle putting more pressure on the front. The rise in the rear axle sends more pressure to the front axle so the weight of the trailer is not being distributed correctly between the two. Most standard equalizers on trailers are a solid steel so there is no cushion for each axle to absorb any movement on its own. The two axles working against each other cause the trailer to move forward and back because of the negative pressure caused by the other axle. To reduce the chucking each axle needs to have something to absorb its own movement without affecting the other.

I recommend Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit - Tandem Axle - Qty 2 item # LC696740 if the measurement center to center between each bolt that attaches your current equalizer to each spring is 6"

If it measures 7-3/4" I recommend E-Z Flex Equalizer for 1-3/4" Double Eye Springs - 7-3/4" Long - 9/16" Center Hole Item # 013-144-03

If it measures 5-1/2" I recommend Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers - Double Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 3K to 6K Item # LC279687

expert reply by: Shane H

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Hey Doug, welcome back! Yes, we have the Andersen Ultimate Safety Chain Kit with Clevis Hooks #RM3230. This is the complete kit, Andersen doesn't have the attachments available individually. It is specifically designed for the gooseneck mount…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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