Trailer sway
I recently bought a new 23-ft trailer, my old one was 18-ft. I have only taken it on one trip so far. I have noticed that this trailer has considerably more sway than the old one. I am set up with ...
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Terryallan wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
"That truck should handle that trailer no problem. All it needs is to be properly set up"
It does not do you much good when your TV is properly setup and you find your self rolled over and pointing back at the traffic that was behind you!
Yes that happened to me! Portland "S" curves. You people with "properly" set up rigs are living in La La land!
That is why I say you need more TV than you think to control a TT!
IF your trailer had been properly setup, and driven correctly, you would not have been facing the wrong way. Most all accidents like that are driver error. Actually all are. It is the drivers responsibility to make sure the rig is setup right, and driven right, like maybe slowing down for curves.
Not every one needs a Simi to tow a 23' 6000lb trailer. But even 18 wheelers act up when not setup correctly, They wiggle they wobble when the weight is not distributed correctly.
Yup you were there and you know it all. It was setup by a Trailer business that had been around for many years and was the premier company in the area.
Fact is when coming down hill on a corner that does not have enough bank Chit can happen. Speed limit was observed. State patrol call the area something like RV Death alley.
So you just keep on thinking that these 1500 trucks with SOFT tires can tow anything as long as it was properly setup!
You newbies take it from someone that has been there you need more truck than you think to safely tow a TT.
