vacationer Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 Hi went on my first long trip about 8hrs to michigan speedway. I did notice that my trailer was doing alot of bouncing it seemed like with the et hitch. Is this normal with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 7 hours ago, vacationer said: Hi went on my first long trip about 8hrs to michigan speedway. I did notice that my trailer was doing alot of bouncing it seemed like with the et hitch. Is this normal with them. So what is your basis for comparison? Another hitch? What is it? Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 An air ride hitch will move a lot more than a fixed hitch. That's the plan, smooth out the movements. The ET also has a multi axle movement where some are up and down mostly. If you are using both an air ride hitch and a hitch mounted device that may cause issues. Henry may chime in here at some point also. Jack Mayer at RVH Lifestyles would answer quickly if you posted on Facebook. He doesn't hang here much anymore. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 10:25 AM, vacationer said: Hi went on my first long trip about 8hrs to michigan speedway. I did notice that my trailer was doing alot of bouncing it seemed like with the et hitch. Is this normal with them. What kind of fifth are you pulling? Make, model, length, GVW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationer Posted August 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 42 ft montana hc 16000 loaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 Is it about the same as shown in the above video, or more or less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Henry, Not trying to hijack the thread but how often should the bags be replaced because of aging? Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Oh Carl, I'm so tempted to make a crack about how Donna hasn't replaced you......but I won't. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 16 hours ago, SuiteSuccess said: Henry, Not trying to hijack the thread but how often should the bags be replaced because of aging? When I junked my Volvo (engine blew up and I couldn't justify $20K inframe on 20 year old truck) I took out the prototype hitch out and eventually junked it too. When I took it apart the airbags were perfectly serviceable, dusty but no rubber checking or other issues. In an ET the bags are well out of the elements and sun which is the worst for rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 7 hours ago, phoenix2013 said: When I junked my Volvo (engine blew up and I couldn't justify $20K inframe on 20 year old truck) I took out the prototype hitch out and eventually junked it too. When I took it apart the airbags were perfectly serviceable, dusty but no rubber checking or other issues. In an ET the bags are well out of the elements and sun which is the worst for rubber. Thanks. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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