New 5th wheel and towing issues
hi everybody it's been a few years since I've been here and I'm back with some issues that I hope someone can help with ....we recently upgraded our 31 foot travel trailer to a 38 foot fifth wheel and...
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I have the same truck you have -- a 2004 Ram Cummins CC SB 4x4, with 146K on the clock. Mine has had some new front end parts, and it does NOT wander AT ALL, tracks straight and true. There is still something wrong with your front end. It should not wander.
As has been suggested, you need to load up for camping and go to a CAT scale. I believe that your pin weight is probably too light.
We took our truck to the CAT scale loaded with wife, myself, and dog, full tank of fuel, etc. We still have 2860# of real world payload for our pin weight based on the axle rating. You are towing heavy, but if you can stay within your rear axle rating, I think your truck will handle the load just fine. If power is a little lacking, you could add a Smarty Jr tuner, the best tuner for the 2003-04 Ram Cummins.
I also have air bags, and I have never had the need or occasion to put 75# in them. I think that is probably too much pressure. I'd estimate the correct pressure when towing your RV would probably be in the 35 to 50# range.
Also, as someone suggested right before my post, check to make sure you are not traveling with your slider hitch in the rear position.
Good luck!
As has been suggested, you need to load up for camping and go to a CAT scale. I believe that your pin weight is probably too light.
We took our truck to the CAT scale loaded with wife, myself, and dog, full tank of fuel, etc. We still have 2860# of real world payload for our pin weight based on the axle rating. You are towing heavy, but if you can stay within your rear axle rating, I think your truck will handle the load just fine. If power is a little lacking, you could add a Smarty Jr tuner, the best tuner for the 2003-04 Ram Cummins.
I also have air bags, and I have never had the need or occasion to put 75# in them. I think that is probably too much pressure. I'd estimate the correct pressure when towing your RV would probably be in the 35 to 50# range.
Also, as someone suggested right before my post, check to make sure you are not traveling with your slider hitch in the rear position.
Good luck!
