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Post by danrhodes on Dec 1, 2016 9:22:28 GMT -8
So, we took the trailer out for a test drive today and it was pretty bouncy. There wasn't any sway, but a lot of bouncing and hitch banging. The last thing I towed was a 16 foot boat with a 2 ton grand wagoneer, so I'm not sure what to expect in a small truck with a plastic bed and post-recall leaf springs. I think your trailer is unbalanced with too much weight in the rear. That's my educated guess based on what you are reporting. It also looks like your truck bed is empty… meaning nice and light. You have to consider the balance of the entire unit of tow vehicle and trailer. You're really driving a 3 axle vehicle. So, as many point out here, the connection point is indeed important. That's why weight distributors are very valuable; they make the two vehicles into a more integrated unit, which help with a lot of towing problems… But I would start with where your weight and balance is and it would be worth it to go back to the basics on this and reevaluate the whole equation. Check out the "towing" section of this forum; there are a couple of good threads I participated in where you might be able to solve your problem, which would be worth it, 'cuz when you get your rig out on the highway under varied conditions, it'll only get worse not better. I take towing seriously… there are undeniable laws of physics at work that need to be respected. Good news is that you can make all work right. Here's the towing section url: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/board/49/towing-tow-vehiclesThere's some good advice in there. Stay clear of the opinions and anecdotal stuff… in towing, it's the facts that count. Yeah, the Tacoma is very light in the rear, with a composite bed. We also extended the trailer frame to the rear where it formerly stopped at the spring hanger. Next tow, we will have a battery, propane tank, water tank and cooler. The only reason I questioned it a bit is because the tongue is actually pretty heavy...I couldn't lift it fully because I was worried about the whole trailer getting away down the hill, but it's probably 200lbs for an otherwise very lightweight trailer. |
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