Stability on the Road

[adamhusband]

So I just picked up my cargo trailer yesterday. It is a Homesteader Aerodyne 4X8 that I will convert into a camper. Driving it home from Tennessee to Ohio I noticed how much it bounced around. It's secure to the hitch so no issues there but my concern is in the future what will be the wear and tear on the tires and hubs. Also what do any of you Tear Droppers do to stabilize your trailers for the road? My trailer weighs 620lbs. which is more than the typical basic Little Guy which weighs a little over 400lbs. dry with no additions. Anyone got any wisdom on this subject?

Adam in Ohio

[Dale M.]

IF it bounced around alot running empty over a long distance, it could be that tire pressure is to high for empty trailer, also stiff spring rates can cause bounce.... Load it up with a bunch of stuff and try towing it with some weight in it.....

It may be if you are going to be running light when build is finished that you may need to soften spring rate (remove a leaf in spring pack) or adjust tire pressure...

Dale

[aggie79]

I only run about 25 psi in my teardrop tires. That has helped reduce the bouncing around.

[asianflava]

I only run about 25 psi in my teardrop tires. That has helped reduce the bouncing around.

Same here, it looks really low, but it's been fine for thousands of miles.