Why Would Trailer with Surge Brakes be Harsh On Roads
Updated 09/16/2025 | Published 08/30/2025
Question:
I tow a 2000 lb travel trailer with a 2” hich and a rattle reducer thing. On smooth roads all is fine, no banging. But going over bumps in road like crasks is awful. I can feel trailer pulling and pushing on car - I do not know whether force is in and out or up and down. Looks like convert-a-ball or curt rocker are options? Which works best for bumpy roads? No issues accelerating and deceleraring. I have hydraulic brakes on trailer.
asked by: Jill O
Expert Reply:
Hey Jill, are the brakes on the surge trailer coming off and on possibly and that's what your feeling? That would be a bad shock in the surge actuator which we can help with if we know which actuator you have.
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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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Jameson C.
9/12/2025
Hey Jill, did you have a chance to check if the brakes on your trailer are causing the issue? I'm happy to help you find a solution if you're still experiencing problems.