2WD Excursion fishtails
I recently purchased a 2002 Excursion 2WD with the 6.8. I have a 26' travel trailer @ approx. 5200 lbs loaded weight. I was driving a new asphalt patch of highway in a light rain and the Ex started fi...
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Misterk3 wrote:
I experienced trailer sway which caused a fishtail in the rig. Tires were set to 40 psi cold. Tires are Cooper discoverers but not ten ply.
Upon investigation I need to double check the wd hitch level. I ordered a friction sway control and gas magnum shocks.
I am taking the whole rig to the local RV dealer I use and they will weigh the trailer as towed and my tongue weight.
I hope this will yield positive results.
The heavy suspension mods were posted on sites where most rigs are diesel Excursion which probably exceed my needs.
You've got a lot of things wrong from the start. Get rid of the 40 PSI passenger tires and upgrade to a LT E rated 10 ply tire. Get a good WD hitch with sway control. A dual cam will do. Don't mess around with friction bars.
Lastly it would be a good idea to go to a CAT scale and weigh the entire combo to see where you stand.
Do a search there are post on how to weigh your combo
