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Jerking from loaded trailer

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by BlueGenie8476, May 25, 2016.

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  1. May 25, 2016 #1
    BlueGenie8476

    BlueGenie8476 Bobtail Member

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    2016 Volvo. Whenever a decent- to large-sized bump gets to trailer tandems, darn near get whiplash from the bouce/jerk/whatever. Can't figure it out! Have balanced the load, have slid 5th wheel, changed trailers, same story. Never had this problem with other Volvos. With this truck, any loaded trailer is like this. Had alignments, balanced tires, etc, also, no difference. Any suggestions?
     
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  3. May 25, 2016 #2
    AModelCat

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    5th wheel jaws adjusted correctly?
     
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  4. May 25, 2016 #3
    BlueGenie8476

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    Don't know, never done that before. Company driver, been out here two years, this is a new problem for me.
     
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  5. May 25, 2016 #4
    jdchet

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    Maybe it's the difference between air ride trailer versus spring ride?
    Spring ride trailers allow you to feel the bumps twice!
     
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  7. May 25, 2016 #5
    BlueGenie8476

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    I think these are all air ride
     
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  8. May 25, 2016 #6
    Dave_in_AZ

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    I'd definitely have that checked, takes minutes.
     
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  9. May 25, 2016 #7
    AModelCat

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    Most shops should have a tool to check that. Looks like this.
    NWMDC.jpg
    Takes all of 5-10 minutes to check.
     
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  10. May 25, 2016 #8
    strollinruss

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    The roads are getting worse and worse. Also, check the cab shocks, they do wear out. Guess on a 2016 they should be ok though.
     
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  11. May 25, 2016 #9
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Man you ain't lieing there. They fixed the 40 in Arizona. Hadn't been up 5 through California in awhile, buy is that a chuck hole long wtf bumby ride now.
     
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  12. May 27, 2016 #10
    DustyRoad

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    Hard ride on a trailer sounds like Air Bag problem....I would double check all the bags to make sure none are broken as this has happened to me on a trailer with air-ride. Petro/ TA can do a quick inspection and repair.
     
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