Shaky towing experience, please advise
Just returned from a recent trip, comprised of three legs, each much longer than our previous trips. Leg A: 275 miles, mostly on 4 lane divided highways through the Texas hill country. I ran 55-60...
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texasAUtiger wrote:
TV+TT with WD bars in place:
Steer Axle 3260
Drive Axle 3840
Trailer Axle 5240
Gross Weight 12340
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TV+TT with WD bars removed (put in bed of truck):
Steer Axle 2780
Drive Axle 4300
Gross Weight 12160
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TV only
Steer Axle 3260
Drive Axle 3020
Trailer Axle 0
Gross Weight 6280
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Sounds like you need a little more weight pushed up front. I'm not familiar with your WDH, but you might experiment with slightly more distribution towards the front axle. That will help with steering feel.
P rated tires are great for a soft and comfy ride. You don't want soft and comfy when towing. I would suggest some D or E rated tires with a stiffer sidewall and higher PSI. That will take out a surprising amount of squirmy feel.
If you do BOTH of those things, you should create a much more solid towing platform. You have sufficient truck for that trailer though.
