Posted 2011-03-04 12:25 PM (#131147) Subject: Bottom Out
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I have a F350 long-bed and pull a 4horse gooseneck trailer. I go over most dips and bumps in the road pretty well but when I hit a big one, not truck damaging big, It feels like my stem, the part of the trailer that connects to the ball, is bottoming out. Explained another way - there is no give when the trailer comes down on the bed. If it doesn't make sense what I'm saying and I'll try and make it more clear.
Posted 2011-03-04 12:54 PM (#131152 - in reply to #131147) Subject: RE: Bottom Out
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Depnding on the size of your trailer, you could simply be hitting the overload springs or you could be bottoming out the suspension. Some more details on the truck and trailer may help..
Posted 2011-03-04 1:00 PM (#131154 - in reply to #131152) Subject: RE: Bottom Out
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I don't have any after-market equipment. It's a not a large trailer or a living quarter trailer. Hitting the overload springs is a good bet but if I do start pulling a larger trailer it wouldn't be good.
Thank you for the input!
Posted 2011-03-04 2:08 PM (#131157 - in reply to #131147) Subject: RE: Bottom Out
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It may actually ride better with a heavier trailer. If the heavier trailer sits the truck down and compresses the overload springs, the ride will smooth out considerably instead of jolting when the overloads come in contact with the bumpers while pulling a lighter trailer.
Posted 2011-03-04 3:11 PM (#131170 - in reply to #131147) Subject: RE: Bottom Out
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Originally written by mom3463 on 2011-03-04 1:25 PM
I have a F350 long-bed and pull a 4horse gooseneck trailer. I go over most dips and bumps in the road pretty well but when I hit a big one, not truck damaging big, It feels like my stem, the part of the trailer that connects to the ball, is bottoming out. Explained another way - there is no give when the trailer comes down on the bed. If it doesn't make sense what I'm saying and I'll try and make it more clear.Thank you for the input!
Look at the springs on the rear of your truck when the trailer is installed...are they almost FLAT across?...if so, you need to revisit your rear suspension
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