Springy trailer

[ssobol]

I have a 16' Zodiac RIB which I tow on a long tongue trailer behind a Sienna van. The trailer has one joint where the Y arms join the tongue arm (see image). The trailer was specified by the boat dealer. Because of the length and build of this trailer, it can flex a bit. Normally everything is ok, but sometimes it can start wobbling a bit (like when a big truck blows by or the road is rough). It doesn't seem to affect anything but you can feel the vibration in the van and makes the ride a bit uncomfortable when traveling long distances.

I am thinking about adding some reinforcing beams to the trailer. The drawing attached gives an idea of the trailer layout (black). The orange lines show where I propose adding bracing. I would use the same sort of beams that are used to make the rest of the trailer.

Any thoughts?

 

[whiting-5]

Re: Springy trailer

looks good to me seems like it would tighten it up. have the same problem on an atv trailer i have.thinking of doing similar.

 

[jollymark]

Re: Springy trailer

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[Fishing Dude too]

Re: Springy trailer

Your problem may be not enough weight