Hi, I have a Silverado 1500 and a 3 horse gooseneck (yeah I know it would be nice if truck was larger). Problem is jerky ride. I have search internet and find myriad of reason for this. I also have found several hitch upgrades Star Performance, Popup LLC2, Shocker Hitch, etc. Question is what to buy if any? Prices start at $500 and go up! Don't want to spend that knind of money and find no benefits!! can anyone advise? Thanks
Posted 2014-01-15 4:44 PM (#156950 - in reply to #156948) Subject: RE: gooseneck horse trailer
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Posts: 259 Location: Topeka Ks
I have concluded the jerk I experience is spring wrap. I installed Air Lift air bags and it made some improvement. I also use a Cody Cushion manufactured by Cody Hitch. It has helped relieve more of the bounce. There are road condition where I still get the bounce. Jg
Posted 2014-01-16 7:39 AM (#156961 - in reply to #156950) Subject: RE: gooseneck horse trailer
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Posts: 2
Location: shortsville, ny
If road is smooth and you maintain speed ride is smooth. If you encounter bumps you can feel truck jerk 3-4 times before it settles back down. Sometimes also get that jerk when starting up from stop. One response suggested raising hitch 2 inches. I will try that, but if I need to buy some kind of shock absorbing hitch I would like to hear what works best. My horse deserves as smooth a ride as economically possible. She's a good girl!!!
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