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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13685174 08/30/20 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hopalong
surge brakes. just the way they work.


so what's the fix?

Originally Posted by Skeeter_Ed
I have one of these on my hitch, I had the same thing you have.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Anti-Rattle/Malone/MPG908.html


Skeeter, I don't think it's "rattling". It sounds more like it may be the surge protector.

There is no "surge protector" on a trailer - that's for your TV or computer power connection.....surge actuator.

What about if lightning strikes your trailer?


That's why you have Power Poles, aka lightening rods.


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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: fivebites] #13686894 08/31/20 10:48 PM
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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: fivebites] #13687310 09/01/20 10:26 AM
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Randy, you need to have the trailer brakes bled. You have some air in the system. PM sent.

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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: fivebites] #13688725 09/02/20 01:28 PM
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I have the same issue.
I've gotten to the point where I feel that there is not enough brake being applied.
I've had one brake actuator on my trailer that worked wonderfully and acted like a shock absorber between the truck and trailer applying the right amount of brake.
It broke eventually and I replaced it. Every since then I think someone is in the back of my truck hitting the cab or the tailgate with a sledge hammer every time I take off or stop.


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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: Holzer] #13689287 09/02/20 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Holzer
I have the same issue.
I've gotten to the point where I feel that there is not enough brake being applied.
I've had one brake actuator on my trailer that worked wonderfully and acted like a shock absorber between the truck and trailer applying the right amount of brake.
It broke eventually and I replaced it. Every since then I think someone is in the back of my truck hitting the cab or the tailgate with a sledge hammer every time I take off or stop.

you probably did not bleed it properly


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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: fivebites] #13793464 12/03/20 08:30 PM
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If your receiver has an adapter that reduces the side of the drop down that carries the ball, it may be a loose fit. Mine is and it clunks on take off and stops. I keep telling myself to grind the paint off and weld the reducer adapter the the ball carrier.


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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: Phoenix_Ed] #13793498 12/03/20 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeeter_Ed
I have one of these on my hitch, I had the same thing you have.

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Anti-Rattle/Malone/MPG908.html


I got one of these. Same thing.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Lock/Lets-Go-Aero/SHP2040-XL.html


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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: Stump jumper] #13794891 12/05/20 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Stump jumper
Originally Posted by Holzer
I have the same issue.
I've gotten to the point where I feel that there is not enough brake being applied.
I've had one brake actuator on my trailer that worked wonderfully and acted like a shock absorber between the truck and trailer applying the right amount of brake.
It broke eventually and I replaced it. Every since then I think someone is in the back of my truck hitting the cab or the tailgate with a sledge hammer every time I take off or stop.

you probably did not bleed it properly

+1, after replacing my actuator and bleeding i get absolutely no clunking. Disconnect the light harness and try backing up. If no resistance then actuator/brakes are not working properly.


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Re: trailer hitch "clunks" on take off and stop [Re: Phoenix_Ed] #13795927 12/06/20 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Skeeter_Ed
I have one of these on my hitch, I had the same thing you have.

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Anti-Rattle/Malone/MPG908.html



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