Have a 2014 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab 6.7L Diesel pulling a 32’ Thor 5er (dry weight 11500). New truck pulls great with plenty of power to spare. Only one problem, if I get over about 65 mph the rear of the trailer will start to noticeably sway. Can’t feel it in the truck, but you can see it in the mirrors. If I slow to below 60 mph it will stop. I replaced my tires this year with new Good Year ST225/75R15 load range E, and have them inflated to the recommended 55psi. With the trailer hooked up it sits fairly level, maybe a little down in the front. Any suggestions on stopping this, or is it normal? Not looking to do 90 but would like to maintain the speed limit.

BillPenn wrote:Have a 2014 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab 6.7L Diesel pulling a 32’ Thor 5er (dry weight 11500). New truck pulls great with plenty of power to spare. Only one problem, if I get over about 65 mph the rear of the trailer will start to noticeably sway. Can’t feel it in the truck, but you can see it in the mirrors. If I slow to below 60 mph it will stop. I replaced my tires this year with new Good Year ST225/75R15 load range E, and have them inflated to the recommended 55psi. With the trailer hooked up it sits fairly level, maybe a little down in the front. Any suggestions on stopping this, or is it normal? Not looking to do 90 but would like to maintain the speed limit.Do you have enough pin weight?Might check Tire pressure, and check the alignment on the 5er.Many will hit on you for towing 65, I can creep up on 70 real easy, but don't have the rear end wander you speak of.

Sounds like you may be light on pin weight. No reason a properly balanced trailer would sway. Pin weight should be about 20% of the trailer weight. Where is your hitch mounted in the truck. Is it above or forward of the axle? If it is mounted too far back this could also cause this problem.

Hitch is above the axle. How do you measure the pin weight?

Weigh your truck without the 5er, then weigh it with the 5er hooked up. The new weight of the truck minus the old weight of the truck is your pin weight. With your 5er it should be around 2200-2500 lbs. If it is less than that it could be your problem. A wandering 5th wheel is a pretty rare breed.I don't blame you for wanting to drive over 65 safely. Sometimes it's necessary, and you don't want to be worrying that you won't be able to control your truck and trailer.

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attuco
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
Once I had a fiver start swaying while going downhill. I checked and found the pin box bolts had loosened. I tightened them up and the problem was resolved. Easy enough to check.
ependydad
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
I've also wondered about checking the trailer's alignment. You would think that you would see issues sooner, but still makes me wonder.

For all of the 65 is the max speed folks-- most ST tires are only rated to 65mph, but their are some that allow you to go faster. Goodyear has the +10mph published; Maxxis responded to a dealer inquiry with similar information; and Greenball ST tires have a 75mph speed rating.
Allworth
Explorer II
Nov 26, 2014
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TurnThePage
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
I'm also in the group that believe the tires are under inflated. What "manual" recommends that? Inflate to max pressure recommended on the side walls. That's the fastest, simplest first step.
GoPackGo
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
Milt wrote:
Maxxis has an E rated tire in that size. Pressure should be around 75 psi.
Milt

I run 16 inch Maxxis E rated tires. They call for 80 pounds pressure.

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