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The Curt is a nice hitch but not being an air ride its limited on what it can do.
The problem you have is a product of very heavy trailer and light truck. Some folks have played around a bit and have got it to an acceptable chuck. That is very subjective though. What is severe to some is smooth to another. So when anyone proclaims I added air bags, or adjusted tire press etc and got rid of it, you have to accept they may not be as bothered by the issue. Or maybe do not tow a long way or often.
The best advise going from what I see getting a pickup to feel better is to install an Air Ride Hitch like a Trailer Saver. Not cheap at about $2900 but it is the best option. Your Curt is a nice hitch for a lighter trailer and would sell very well. Say 75% of what you paid if not too old. IMHO.
Another alternative is to add a full air ride rear suspension like a 4 link which is big $ and even with that the hitch is a good idea.
Adding air bags and aftermarket shocks would be something I would also do. It allows a custom adjustment for ride height, added stability and ditching OEM shocks that are junk. If not right now, they will be in short order. Billstien shocks seem to be the best choice out there.
With a truck like our Volvo at 23K loaded with the Smart car its heavier then the trailer. And even when it was 18K, same wt as trailer, we never feel the trailer at all, period. So I do believe in the theory of heavy tow vehicle being a factor.
We towed the MS with a pickup for 2 years. Also many years before with lighter 5th wheels. Always had the chucking but was more pronounced with the MS. Just a weight thing. I just accepted it and that was it. Now with the Trailersaver being more and more popular I should have changed over then and improved things. I did add air bags, extra leafs, shocks. It was slightly improved at best. I did need them though,
With the higher tow ratings of the newer pickups they are now starting to be close to the required specs for these trailers, and with the right hitch they also can be more comfortable, so they can be made to work. No one has to run out and buy an MDT or a Volvo, it just may take some work and a bit of compromise in ride.
Bill
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