that sound

[docweb]

just bought a new honda pilot and had them (the dealer) put on the tow package, just bought a new aluma trailer to tow my bike. picked up the trailer, loaded the bike and drove home. this is my first time pulling a trailer, so here's my question.

when i hit a sharp ridge in the road, like the beginning of a bridge there is quite a large "thunk" no other bumps, grooves, etc. make this sound. so is this normal, like the ball in the hitch thunking or the sound of the hitch in the channel.

got any ideas. other than that it is a silent, smooth pull.

[rhino 2]

the sound of the hitch in the channel.

It's the receiver [hitch] They tend to do that,Normal.

[FLTR2008TRIKE]

Its the slight movement of the hitch in your reciever. If it bothers you, this would help >>Hitch Clamp - Hitch Coupling Tightener

Otherwise its normal for a little movement

[Mr.Wizard]

For a little humor here... From time to time I pull a 9000 lb trailer with my truck. When I hit a hump or bump in the road I not only hear a loud clunk I feel it big time. Try getting to the out limits of your towing capacity for a really good butt pucker! LOL

Over the years I've learned if you give the truck a little gas just before the trailer tires hits the hump/bump the sound of the hitch jerking will be reduced to nothing because there is a steady pull on the trailer. It also helps if you reduce your transmission running gear to keep up the RPM's a bit. Overdrive is not a towing option.

[docweb]

super, thanks all for the info,