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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Michelle.S wrote:
OK, this might be out in left field, but in your original post you say that you just put new tires on the Truck, any chance the problems are being created my those new tires?? I just got rid of the Coopers on my truck because they didn't like to steer, didn't wander or anything, just wore the edges so when you were in a sweeping curve it would vibrate the whole truck. Just went back to GY Wranglers and problem is gone.
Might be worth a try to go back to the tire Dealer and try something different.
This is just what I was going to suggest -- all or part of your wandering problem could possibly be the tires. Personal case in point, I bought a used V8 Toyota 4Runner a few years back to replace my V6 Toyota 4Runner (switched to a V8 due to towing capability). I drove 1000 miles home from where I bought it and I thought I had made a terrible mistake, as it wandered all over. When I got home, I switched the wheels and tires from the V6 4Runner to the V8 4Runner, which happened to be Michelins. I could hardly believe the difference. The SUV quit wandering and tracked perfectly, just like the 4Runner they came off of did. Moral of the story -- it can be shocking and amazing what a major difference in handling tires can make.
BTW, I have Michelins on my Ram truck.
I certainly understand your frustration, after spending all that money. There are many many on this forum who own or have owned the same vintage truck as yours, and most all of us have had wonderful experiences, myself included. I hope you will be able to sort this out and join that club soon!
