New 5th wheel "chucking"

[troutslayer]

Originally Posted by 1carguy

Just bought a brand new Jayco 5er and we love the new layout over our last 31' bumper pull. The part we don't like is the severe "chucking" motion felt over bumps or dips in the road. I've done a lot of research on this and have found that it is very common and that it is pretty much a process of elimination when it comes to a remedy. Seems that there is no simple solution. Like everyone else, we have a huge investment in our new rig and are now faced with spending even more. If I knew about this condition ahead of time, I probably would have stuck with a bumper pull.

Just curious, 1carguy...what 5er did you purchase?

[TexasRT]

Originally Posted by Chrisb-24

I put this on my hitch and it really works. I copied the description and pasted it here for you to read.
Description:
Thank you for your interest in this New 5th wheel grip slip product which stops the clunk from the King pin sliding on receiving plate and hitting locking ring. Grip Slip will reduce king pin hitch damage, improve towing experience, and extend hitch life. Package includes two piece kit for single hitch application for right and left side of hitch receiving plate/saddle. Lube plate not required. See video link below for Demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
8hp7S2Vu3Qc

Hopes this helps you.
Chris

Is it just me or does the amount of movement seems a little extreme?

[goducks]

If the king pins sliding on the hitch you have a seriously worn out 5th hitch. Never heard of such a thing.

[koweb]

Originally Posted by etex211

Andersen recommends not using any kind of a cushioned pin box with their Ultimate 5th wheel connection.

Actually, I asked them about this awhile ago and the only issue they have is with the Rotaflex. All others are ok, whether the fore and aft like a Morryde RPB or vertical like Trailair.
For Rotaflex, they now sell a lockout kit which to me likely defeats the intention of the RF but I guess if you already had one? Andersen Rota Flex Lockout Kit - By Andersen Manufacturing | HitchSource.com

Hope that helps,

Bradk

[1carguy]

Originally Posted by troutslayer

Just curious, 1carguy...what 5er did you purchase?

Troutslayer - I just bought a new model for Jayco. It's a 2017 Jayco Eagle HT 30.5 MBOK. It has a mid bunkroom and rear living area. We really like it but this chucking problem is making me wonder if it was a good decision.

[troutslayer]

Originally Posted by 1carguy

Troutslayer - I just bought a new model for Jayco. It's a 2017 Jayco Eagle HT 30.5 MBOK. It has a mid bunkroom and rear living area. We really like it but this chucking problem is making me wonder if it was a good decision.

Wow! Cool layout. My previous SOB 5er was 38' long and, for some reason, it bucked like a "son-of-a-gun". Something about the length between the rear TV axle and the RV axles made it very uncomfortable. When I got the Jayco 30 footer, I figured on getting the Mor Ryde but ended up that I didn't need it cuz the axle spacing solved the problem...go figure. Sorry, for your "pain". I understand .