sdeeter19555
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I have a line on a used TrailAir pin-box. Its the correct one for my application (direct bolt-on). My question is that I only have around 500#s of stated hitch weight (not sure this extended pin is the original supplied hitch, so actual could be slightly more).
I'm getting a jarring ride, even though its only 5000 pounds. I am thinking that what I am experiencing is the fact my hitch weight isn't enough to actually compress the springs of my 2500 to smooth things out (this camper is designed to be towed with a 1/2 ton truck). Sorta compressing the springs down just enough to contact the overloads, and that is causing the jouncing. I can actually watch the camper cycling up/down.
Will an air-ride pin work with that light of a tongue weight? Will it be worth the effort?
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donn0128
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Should work just fine. Just be careful though, it can get mesmerizing watching the trailer moving and the truck rock steady while going down the road
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incampnut
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You would probably find that your stated hitch weight is more then 500lbs especially after loaded. The trail-air is adjustable (more or less air) and in my opinion is a good product. I think it will definitely do some good with the ride and worth the effort.
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bdougt
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The Trail Air has lines on the shock to let you know when it is properly inflated - obviously because pin weight differs by the trailer and load. Properly inflated, I would suspect that your ride should smooth out considerably. Mine works great.
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dutch1918
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sdeeter19555 wrote:I have a line on a used TrailAir pin-box. Its the correct one for my application (direct bolt-on). My question is that I only have around 500#s of stated hitch weight (not sure this extended pin is the original supplied hitch, so actual could be slightly more).
I'm getting a jarring ride, even though its only 5000 pounds. I am thinking that what I am experiencing is the fact my hitch weight isn't enough to actually compress the springs of my 2500 to smooth things out (this camper is designed to be towed with a 1/2 ton truck). Sorta compressing the springs down just enough to contact the overloads, and that is causing the jouncing. I can actually watch the camper cycling up/down.
Will an air-ride pin work with that light of a tongue weight? Will it be worth the effort?
I have the TrailAir and I am also experiencing the jarring/bucking with my set up. I am working with Lippert Ind on this problem and hopefully will get it resolved or I will get rid of it.
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sdeeter19555
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incampnut wrote:You would probably find that your stated hitch weight is more then 500lbs especially after loaded. The trail-air is adjustable (more or less air) and in my opinion is a good product. I think it will definitely do some good with the ride and worth the effort.
The max GVW of the entire unit is only 4800#s...
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sdeeter19555
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I guess we'll see...
I can sorta watch the truck/trailer moving up and down against each other now...I'm not sure its all up/down, some is probably surge, but it seems the majority is up/down.
On the smooth, I can't even tell I'm hitched to anything, very smooth...only the bigger bumps bother me.
I got to travel to NY to pick it up, but I'm getting it for a fair price.
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sdeeter19555
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Anyone have the owner's manual for one of these hitches?
I'm sure it is pretty much straight forward...just like to have it for my records...
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donn0128
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Owners manual? I never got one. A one page explanation on how to adjust the pressure is about all I have ever seen.
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members.aol.com/kurtissn/pinboxes.htm
I use the TrailAir, and it does a good enough job for me. Doesn't really help much with chunking, it's more for up/down jarring bumps.
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