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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Yes, that's my home,, more or less,, in spring and fall. Where the boat is, in that pic, is my cubby hole, when the north winds come howling. That's the only pier that's concrete, to river bed, and blocks most of the waves. 2 years ago, Oct., white caps were coming up to the top of gas...
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    Thanks for the info about transom wood. I agree, the new "treated wood" is crap ! I do handyman and construction work. We're lucky, if we get 5 to 7 years, on a fence post. Cedar, on the other hand, is rot resistant, on its own. Nothing is rot proof, but cedar is the best choice there. But...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Yes, that makes sense. I know the shocks are gone... But has air/ stability system. Looking at 450$ + to replace. . I have to deal with it for now. Replacing with normal gas shocks takes a kit, that's $300, plus shocks. Van needles so much, juat getting new vehicle soon. I use it for work...
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    Hi, sorry it's been a while. I wanted to end the thread right, hopefully help someone else. I did pull wheels, all bearings and related parts are perfect, cleaned and repacked. Putting an extra 100 lbs or so in front of boat, adding toung weight, seemed to help. But, I still have the same issue...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Yes sir..... I don't get the laughs n jokes at the launch or on the river that I thought I'd get. It's almost like I get, or atleast the boat gets respect. It's a classic, guys come to look it over, tho mainly older guys. Long story short, grew up fishing Hatward WI area, boating on the Fox...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Yes, some reason, I lacked common sense for a minute. Shocks aren't doing a thing, if they leaking. Lol I'm near O'Hare Airport.n Went to IL, Fox Chain o Lakes, early Sat am. About 50 miles each away. I put my kicker, 9.9hp(which I didn't have with before), extra full 6 gal gas tank, extra...
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    Thanks for the recall info, I'll check with a dealer. See if it was ever fixed on this. And, the rear shocks are leaking. Has the dreaded air suspension/leveler. But, the pump does keep up with it, while engine running and while driving. Looking into replacing with regular gas shocks asap...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Yes, I'll definitely try another tow vehicle. My brother is due back in town this weekend. The only problem is that this has never happened when I left from home. It's only happened the 2 times I went put of town. Drove 200 miles, loaded boat on trailer, and left to come back home. It's only...
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    I managed to check E brake, checked front and rear brakes while at it. All seemed fine, tho having 2500 miles of planned trips coming this fall, ceramics will be going on soon. Have a chance to hit a local lake tmro. I'm gonna try throwing 100,200 lbs more, in front of boat. Then try shimming...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Yes, use parking brake, every time st ramp. And loading boat is the last thing I do, other than fuel van, before hitting highway. I don't get a lot of time on the water, so when I can fish, I stay to the last possible moment. That would make sense, where jerking goes away, an hour into trip...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Thanks for the fast replies. Boat and trailer, even when loaded only weights about 1600 lbs. Single axle, no trailer brakes, just simple, 18 1/2 ft. aluminum boat, 65 hp motor, and trailer. Boat specs at 700 lbs, motor about 300 lbs, trailer, I'm estimating at 300 lbs, and roughly another 300...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    I'm having trouble with my boat trailer. When I reach 40 -65 mph, the van jerks very rapidly and hard, making it unsafe and uncomfortable. I have a 2005 Buick Terraza, same as a Pontiac Montana or Chevy minivan, Same body, same frame. And an 18 1/2 Smokercraft on Shorel Landr trailer. To...
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