Trailer Noises

[HangOutdoors]

Last night trailering it around town I had everything off inside and all the windows down so I could hear the tires. With all the noise, which I wasn't cognizant of before, every time I hit a bump I had to check in the back because it sounded like the boat fell off the trailer or the trailer came loose. LOL

 

[sunbyrned]

I guess I’m fortunate so far. My trailer sounds okay. Not sure if this is why though. Here is a pic of the grease port I was referring to. It’s behind the fenders. You have to look hard to find them. 2012, so maybe they don’t exist any more.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I guess I’m fortunate so far. My trailer sounds okay. Not sure if this is why though. Here is a pic of the grease port I was referring to. It’s behind the fenders. You have to look hard to find them. 2012, so maybe they don’t exist any more.

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They are there on my 2020 trailer… will have to hit it again just for good measure! Thanks for posting!

 

[HangOutdoors]

They are there on my 2020 trailer… will have to hit it again just for good measure! Thanks for posting!

Going to crawl under trailer the minute I get home......

 

[sunbyrned]

Going to crawl under trailer the minute I get home......

Let us know if you have one and if it helps any. I’m interested.

 

[AZMark]

Mine is so loud I thought nothing of backing the tower into my garage door and bending the shit out of it without getting out to see what the noise was.

 

[dgfreeze]

@AZMark that's the definition of pain...lol

In response to some mentions of torsion axles, yes they're basically silent. They have their pros and cons also, though. When the rubber "suspension" portion is worn out, the axle has to be replaced. There's no way to replace just the worn out pieces. Granted, it does take a long time, it's not like they have an inferior lifespan. They are also more expensive, so added cost up front. I'd suspect that the up front cost might average out over the lifespan of the axle, considering that spring suspension components probably have a little less lifespan than the torsion. The only real disadvantage I see from torsion is that the axles don't "walk" up and down over uneven ground like spring axles do. When going over an edge of a few inches, a spring suspension will keep all 4 tires (in the case of a tandem axle) on the ground due to how the suspension has an equalizer in the middle. With a torsion axle, you'll often see the one axle suspended in the air until the second axle goes over the edge also. So basically, for road travel, torsion is the clear winner in a lot of ways, but for trailers that will be used on uneven ground, spring axles have the edge, despite their downfalls. Nobody is wrong in choosing one over the other, they're both tried and true with their own pros and cons.

 

[DRock3d]

My 2013 trailer sounds awful it's kinda embarrassing. Comforting to know I'm not alone

 

[steveinmd]

I use fluid film on my trailer. Hosed the leaf springs/pivot points and it quieted down nicely. Also fights rust.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I use fluid film on my trailer. Hosed the leaf springs/pivot points and it quieted down nicely. Also fights rust.

Did you use the spray cans or the gallon with an applicator or sprayer?

Also which type, they have a black, a regular and an undercoating one that I have seen so far?

Got em all in the Amazon cart, just not sure which one to use.

 

[steveinmd]

Did you use the spray cans or the gallon with an applicator or sprayer?

Also which type, they have a black, a regular and an undercoating one that I have seen so far?

Got em all in the Amazon cart, just not sure which one to use.

I tried the aerosol can first. Good for touch ups but didnt last long. Then I bought the gun and a half gallon can. Worked but the wax was too watery and drips. The last gallon can I bought was a nasty snot looking chit that clings and doesnt run as long as you dont over do it. Let me look back in my purchase history and find it.

 

[steveinmd]

https://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Film-P...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

[HangOutdoors]

https://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Film-Prevention-Undercoating-Protection/dp/B004NDDCKK/ref=sxin_22_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.707693a7-0d1e-4cb0-960c-55bd57be6bd4:amzn1.sym.707693a7-0d1e-4cb0-960c-55bd57be6bd4&crid=RBG4YUS7SBBI&cv_ct_cx=fluid+film&keywords=fluid+film&pd_rd_i=B004NDDCKK&pd_rd_r=e6edc6fb-91ac-4100-a5a8-eed9869681aa&pd_rd_w=18WDy&pd_rd_wg=3X2BM&pf_rd_p=707693a7-0d1e-4cb0-960c-55bd57be6bd4&pf_rd_r=81VXKYG5C4R0YCYBABFA&qid=1658967715&sprefix=fluid+film,aps,122&sr=1-2-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&smid=A1UWLDVGZSXGKG&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRkFYS1BYTk9aUUVCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODg5NjQyMk5LRktMVURMRUVFOCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTQ1Nzc2MjMwQ0Q2WEZUSFlNViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Which applicator did you purchase/use. There are some cheaper ones and then their name brand pricey one?

 

[steveinmd]

Which applicator did you purchase/use. There are some cheaper ones and then their name brand pricey one?

They dont appear to sell the exact one I bought. This looks identical and has the same containers.
Amazon.com: Kellsport Products Woolwax Undercoating Spray Gun with Extension Wand : Automotive

 

[steveinmd]

I use the fluid film on my vehicles also. Good stuff. The applicator gun does a better job with more pressure. I think 60-70psi. It atomizeses the goop better. The goop flows into the pickup tube better when left in the sun a bit.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I use the fluid film on my vehicles also. Good stuff. The applicator gun does a better job with more pressure. I think 60-70psi. It atomizeses the goop better. The goop flows into the pickup tube better when left in the sun a bit.

Ordered The Gallon and the applicator. Should all be here by Sunday. I am hoping to get it coated and quiter before towing to FL soon.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I guess I’m fortunate so far. My trailer sounds okay. Not sure if this is why though. Here is a pic of the grease port I was referring to. It’s behind the fenders. You have to look hard to find them. 2012, so maybe they don’t exist any more.

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I can confirm I have one on each side of the trailer. Will grease them this weekend and alsu spray down with fluid film.

 

[Lawman25]

Maybe I wasn't paying attention before, but now since I was listening to the new tires with everything off in the car on the way home from the office, the trailer makes a lot of creaking noises going over bumps and manhole covers. A lot more than I can remember. I did lubricate the springs and the spring bolts, sprayed silicone, on them when I had the wheels off last weekend.

Is everyone's shorelandr' trailer sound like that? Has anyone done anything or used different lubricants that help?

That's just every trailer ever. My shorelandr, my Big Tex flatbed, even my Ranger Trail........they all creak and moan. Just turn the radio up and you'll be all good

 

[DRock3d]

I can confirm I have one on each side of the trailer. Will grease them this weekend and alsu spray down with fluid film.

Just hit the shackle zerks, dunno if it worked but I couldn't pump any more in

 

[HangOutdoors]

Ok I took the family to the lake today. We had our windows down listening on the way out. Last night I pumped the zerks till I couildn't pump anymore on the trailer. The trailer was noticeably much quieter. The fluid film came in today and I am going to use it tomorrow if I have time.