2022 dodge ram sway issues
I have a 2022 Ram 1500 etorque with a tow rating of 12750 lbs. Payload of 1840 lbs pulling a 28 bhss puma. Dry weight of 7513 lbs, hitch weight of 835 lbs. I'm using a recurve R3 hitch. After adjusti...
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Take the rig to a CAT scale. Weigh with and without the trailer attached. The brochure empty weights mean nothing.
I'm betting the trailer weighs in at 9000-9500lb. Meaning the hitch weight should be around 1100-1300lb. Add in passengers, bolt on items and gear in the bed and you are either:
- Over your payload which can result in a squishy suspension and tires that can cause issues.
- The hitch weight is too little which can cause sway (10% is bare minimum and much better to be 12-15%)
As others have said, this is really 3/4 ton truck territory. No way I would consider anything close to a 12,000lb trailer behind any 1/2 ton.
I'm betting the trailer weighs in at 9000-9500lb. Meaning the hitch weight should be around 1100-1300lb. Add in passengers, bolt on items and gear in the bed and you are either:
- Over your payload which can result in a squishy suspension and tires that can cause issues.
- The hitch weight is too little which can cause sway (10% is bare minimum and much better to be 12-15%)
As others have said, this is really 3/4 ton truck territory. No way I would consider anything close to a 12,000lb trailer behind any 1/2 ton.
