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My wife and I just took dilivery of our 2020 Solitude 310 GK-R. When we pulled in to the drive we noticed a loud popping noise coming from the axle area. I had my wife drive around the parking lot as I walked beside with my hand on the tariler. It would pop every time she made a turn and I could feel it in my hand that was on the side of the trailer. It has the eqaflex system. Any ideas of why this is happening? Thanks
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2017 F250 Diesel Superduty SRW SWB
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I can't speak to the popping but want to welcome you to the forum. There are plenty of individuals here who will chime in soon. Paul & Deb and Cate&Rob -- any thoughts?Originally posted by drifterranch View PostForum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
Howard & Francine
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus -
Thanks, I spoke to the dealer and they suggested I bring it back in. I have looked at other forums and it appears this is somewhat of a common theme with people that have this same set up but on other brands of RV's. Not a good way to start our grand design experience. But I am sure it is nothing that cannot be fixed.2017 F250 Diesel Superduty SRW SWB
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You may want to grease all of the grease fittings on the suspension, spring ends , equaflex. I have found on our unit when new that there was no grease in any of the fittings, the grease was just wiped on to the zerk fitting. I used a different color grease so I knew that there was none inside. Another thing to check is the u-bolts on the axel mount for the springs. After assembly and traveling to the dealer there is sometimes some "settling" with the springs.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HDComment
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Thank you I wil do that. I crwaled under and looked and it appears you are spot on. Lots of grease on the fitting but none to be seen anywhere else. Thanks for the tip.2017 F250 Diesel Superduty SRW SWB
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How sharply was your wife turning when the noise became apparent?Originally posted by drifterranch View Post
When turning sharply - maybe 50 degrees or more - both of our GD trailers have complained with noise. It gets louder and more frequent when backing up and worse the sharper the turn. There's tremendous strain on the wheels. However no apparent harm done even after near-90-degree turns... the trailers continued to track well, tires evenly warm, etc..
If not turning sharply, in addition to the things you've checked or had suggested to you, check the lug nuts on the wheels. Good luck.Last edited by boyscout; 08-10-2019, 08:36 PM.Mark - 2018 Solitude 310GK - Ford F-350 SRW diesel short box - Pullrite Superglide hitchComment
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Hi drifterranch,Originally posted by drifterranch View Post
The “popping” noise comes from the spring hanger being wider than the spring. It shouldn’t be this way, but this is just the way towable RV suspension is built. As you turn, the spring slides across the hanger bolt and hits the other side of the hanger. Greasing the hanger bolts helps to ease this movement. Without sufficient grease, the action is “stick and slip” which makes the impact louder. If you examine your spring hangers and spring ends, you will be able to see up to 1/8” space between the inside dimension of the hanger and the width of the spring/bushing.
Rob
Cate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, CanadaComment
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Thank you for the great insight. I will be running through the items all have proposed and post the results. Thank again2017 F250 Diesel Superduty SRW SWB
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Our triple axle 381 pops like crazy.2018 F450 Lariat Ultimate 4x4, magnetic grey
2019 Momentum 381M w/Reese Goosebox 2.0, no FBP :(Comment
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