E2 WDH Trouble shooting

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I suggest reading the instruction manual which gives hints for adjustments depending on the problem you are having.  http://www.fastwaytrailer.com/pdf/e2_trunnion_instructions_0212.pdf 

Its been a while since I read it, but I believe if your tongue height is correct (level or slightly nose down) then the best way to increase tension is to remove a washer, but there is a minimum number required, maybe 2.

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Topic: E2 WDH Trouble shooting Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 4:22pm
	I suggest reading the instruction manual which gives hints for adjustments depending on the problem you are having. http://www.fastwaytrailer.com/pdf/e2_trunnion_instructions_0212.pdf Its been a while since I read it, but I believe if your tongue height is correct (level or slightly nose down) then the best way to increase tension is to remove a washer, but there is a minimum number required, maybe 2.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

bakes99 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Jul 2013 Location: Victoria, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 3:59pm
	Thanks for the welcome. Had a few minor problems but loving the unit so far and is a good fit for us. just looked at the small bolt and it's not even finger tight. Thanks for pointing that one out. Drove on some mountainous roads and fairly fast highways passing by numerous rigs and sway never seemed to be a problem. Id be hesitant to change the friction for that reason but would like to take some of the bouncing out of the front end. Would the washer spacers be a good place to start or raising the L brackets by a hole or so? Unfortunately don't have access to a air driver so ill have to visit a shop tomorrow before we head out for another 4 days of adventure. I'm going to try and figure out the numbers with the link you provided, thanks again John
	RPOD 172 HRE & Ridgeline

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 3:20pm
	Sounds like the slop is due to the single small bolt you'll find down low, it must be kept tight and the directions say it may loosen soon after initial installation. Also try this link (below), input your numbers and the results will confirm what shank size you should have and which holes the head should be mounted in, so you can confirm with your current configuration. Be warned that raising the L brackets will increase friction as you want, but it will also raise the tongue. Oh, and I know the link is for Equalizer and not E2 - they are made by the same company and the setup is the same. Welcome. http://www.equalizerhitch.com/About%20Equal-i-zer/shanksizes.php
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

bakes99 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Jul 2013 Location: Victoria, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 2:20pm
	Hi all. Just got back from a week long trip with 6+ hour road trip. Had the RV dealer set it up but didn't take any measurements of the truck or trailer. The front of the trailer was pointing upwards. We went back without the trailer and had them lower the hitch head on the shank and with the bars installed it was much more level when we departed from campsite. We did the measurement on our own and seemed to be within acceptable limits. Ride back home felt kind of floaty. When the hitch was set up by the dealer they used just 3 washer and a spacer washer. When I had returned home, Also noticed when the Hitch and shank when removed from the receiver that there was quite a bit of give between the "shank" and the "Hitch Head." It jiggles quite a bit. This was probably most concerning. The two serrated washer appeared fairly tight but the whole assembly has quite a bit of movement. I know I can stiffen up the ride a bit and take the "Old Cadillac Feel" out by raising the L brackets, so I'm going to try that tomorrow to take some of the floatiness out. My question is more about the spacers and the Jiggle in hitch head where it attaches to shank. Thanks for listening and would be open to any feedback John
	RPOD 172 HRE & Ridgeline