Tow Vehicle Feel
I'm new to towing anything this heavy so I have nothing to compare my experience to so I thought some of you could give me some information. While driving down the highway at speeds ranging from 40MPH...
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Desert Captain wrote:
The elephant in the room that the OP is ignoring is the trucks payload, or lack thereof. At 1,000 to 1,100# of tongue weight (don't forget that 100# WDH), not many half tons will have much payload remaining. If it is a 4X4 and/or a crew cab the problem gets larger as the payload gets smaller.
Going from P's to E rated LT's won't solve the problem (that will simply take more truck), the difference will be huge. When I went to Michelin E rated LTX M/S 2's on my F-150 the improvement was off the chart and I was only towing a 5,000# TT. Bottom line.... IMHO: that is a lot of trailer for any half ton unless it comes with a Max payload/towing package.
As always.... Opinions and YMMV.
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Quite possible, it's a tripple whammy.
1. Payload / soft suspension.
OP did say, it's not the HD tow package on his F150, and his trailer is eating up, close to 1100 lbs of payload. Very likely, he is at or above GVWR. Here's a thread, where the poster stated his 2012 F150 screw, only has 1142 lbs payload. If OP has the same options and payload, he is definately over.
2. WD hitch not set properly.
If he's got too much weight off the steering axle, the front wheels turn much easier than normal. Sub consious hand movement is enough to turn front wheels side to side. Thus causing a swaying feeling.
3. Tire sidewall flex
