Trailer sway

K Charles wrote:
You don't just try a different link, you set up the hitch every time you change truck or trailer.

That truck should handle that trailer no problem. All it needs is to be properly set up.

Get the weights for the trailer is a first step.
Get the trailer level or slightly nose down.
Restore the front of the truck as per the truck manual.
It does not matter if the rear of the truck is down some. The steering happens at the front end.
I prefer the Equal-i-zer hitch to the ones that have the add on antisway bar.
Properly set up that combination shold tow easily.

"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!

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.

Cactusdog. From looking at your picture. You are nose high. Looks to have unloaded the front / steering axle. A sure cause of sway.

I have a 23.5 trailer and it had sway. I had a couple extra batteries and put them in back of truck/ took a ride and when sway started I added weight to front of trailer, found out at scales how much tongue weight I was short. also tested link setup. added weight is what fixed it for me. now rides great.
also I am maxed out on load an am looking at new truck.
not sure dodge or Chevy diesel

also everyone do no get in hurry. coming south on 97 in Oregon and truck going North tried to pass semi and clipped his back trailer, air lifted to hospital. ugly

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!

Wow. You're adding nothing to this thread.

To the OP. Start from scratch setting up the WDH correctly for that truck and trailer combo.

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.

pappcam 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!

Wow. You're adding nothing to this thread.

To the OP. Start from scratch setting up the WDH correctly for that truck and trailer combo.

Yup you are correct!

He went to a larger RV and the fact is you need to step up to a larger TV at some point or at least go to a heavier duty tire as I suggested.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

pappcam 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!

Wow. You're adding nothing to this thread.

To the OP. Start from scratch setting up the WDH correctly for that truck and trailer combo.

Yup you are correct!

He went to a larger RV and the fact is you need to step up to a larger TV at some point or at least go to a heavier duty tire as I suggested.

Nothing wrong with suggesting better LT tires but that trailer will likely weigh around 6000-7000 lbs. for camping and that is still 1/2 ton territory if it's equipped correctly.

Stepping up to a larger TV is a good idea when it's required to step up to a larger TV.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

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.

Seems you are a newbe as well. And yes. There is a chance I have been there.
First. Just because it was setup by a "Trailer business" does not make it correct. Second. They more than likely set it up empty. You have to reset it after you load it. Third. You were obviously going too fast for the turns. Plus 1500 can't tow "anything" but can safely, and easily tow what is in their weight capacities.

It is entirely up to YOU to slow down, and travel at a safe speed around any curve, No matter what the speed limit is. YOU are driving. YOU have to make the correct decisions, You made the wrong one. Had you slowed down to your ability to safely go around the curve. You would not have wrecked. Don't blame it on the truck. That is driver error. Nom matter what any one says. Too fast for the curve.

As for me knowing what a 150, or 1500 can do. I have been doing this for more than 30 years. My trailers follow along just like they are supposed to. Why? I get them right, and I drive like I am towing a trailer. Cause I am. I leave more space between me and the car in front of me. I navigate curves more slowly, well below speed limit signs. the mountain twistys we travel on, are posted way to fast for trailer towing. It is my job to know that.
I also start stopping for lights, and signs much earlier. So in fact. The real secret, is to drive like you are towing a trailer.
BTW. I did the same thing when I drove the big trucks. And My 150 handles my TT much better than the road tractor handled the 47' 13' high, 45K trailer. Stops faster as well.

It is all about setup, and the driver, meaning, it all about the driver. It is his job to setup something he can drive. And yes. Not every one has the same skill level. That is why they drive oversized trucks