We just got back from a trip to KY. We were hauling a 3 horse, 6 ft SW LQ, gooseneck Dreamcoach. There were no horses in it. On some of the roads, the trailer was bouncing so badly that we were being jerked around in the dually. When we got home, it had bounced so hard that it actually made the saddlestand in the rear tack come out of the floor, all the bridles came off their hooks.
What would be the cause of this? Is there anything that can be done to make it less bouncy when there aren't horses in it??
Posted 2014-10-25 6:48 PM (#161292 - in reply to #161288) Subject: RE: Bouncy trailer
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Posts: 342 Location: MS
Not over inflated...they were filled to specs just before the trip. It only bounces on sort of rough roads. On good roads, it is fine. It is like it 'over-reacts' to bumps.
Posted 2014-10-25 8:46 PM (#161294 - in reply to #161288) Subject: RE: Bouncy trailer
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Posts: 522 Location: Tucumcari NM
the problem may be that without the horses the trailer is too tongue heavy. Had the same problem while hauling some equipment that was loaded too far forward on the trailer. When we moved the load back several feet, the bouncing stopped.
Posted 2014-10-26 3:39 PM (#161303 - in reply to #161288) Subject: RE: Bouncy trailer
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
The shocks in your truck may be weakening if they've gone 50k or more. With a load, the springs may be settling on the bumper stops, but with a lesser amount, bouncing on the suspension. If the shocks are ok, you might consider air bags or Timbrens, which will all but eliminate most suspension "bouncing".
Posted 2014-10-26 3:41 PM (#161304 - in reply to #161288) Subject: RE: Bouncy trailer
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
The shocks in your truck may be weakening if they've gone 50k or more. With a load, the springs may be settling on the bumper stops, but with a lesser amount, bouncing on the suspension. If the shocks are ok, you might consider air bags or Timbrens, which will all but eliminate most suspension "bouncing".
Posted 2014-10-27 8:04 AM (#161306 - in reply to #161288) Subject: RE: Bouncy trailer
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Posts: 720
Axles are designed to ride and operate at their best, when at close to rated capacity. If the rear end is very light, it will be bouncy. I know my LQ rides better with horses, than without.
That is one of the reasons the factories get frustrated when folks spec big heavy axles on small trailers. Shakes them to death.
Posted 2014-10-30 1:26 PM (#161338 - in reply to #161288) Subject: RE: Bouncy trailer
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Posts: 124 Location: Calgary, Canada
The following blog indicates “upgrading to a heavier suspension especially when hauling only one horse will transfer too much shock, noise and vibration back to your horses feet and legs and could cause problems during hauling”. If goes on to say: "Having a suspension that is properly matched to the weight being hauled is the best, not severely under/or over rated in my opinion." For more information see the entire article at: "https://www.doubledtrailers.com/understanding-horse-trailer-tires-axles-and-weights-part-2-on-lawsuit/ . Also check out the other blog postings on this site as they contain some good trailer advise. Regards, ThreeCW
Posted 2014-11-11 4:04 AM (#161502 - in reply to #161288) Subject: RE: Bouncy trailer
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Location: Indore
Hello,This situation is really very terrible.As you are unable to find solution in mid of your way.Check the tires possible that would be the reason.:)
Bouncy trailer
