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JJnTrina
Explorer
Mar 28, 2017

Towing TT with possible bent frame

Hello everyone. I am new to RVing and to towing a TT. I have an F250 and is in perfect condition and drives straight. When I pull my trailer (2017 Palomino Puma 32RKTS with hitch and sway control) the steering wheel looks as though it is taking a right turn and does feel that I am having to correct to the left a bit when traveling down the road. Not sure if that is a result of the frame being bent. Thank you for any insight.

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  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Mar 28, 2017
    Curb strikes are common with TT which can cause the trailer axles to be knocked out of alignment. I would check too make sure the TT axles are square to the frame.
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Mar 28, 2017
    Another thing to look at. IF you have a sway control bar, or maybe 2. It could be that you have it / them too tight. that will not allow the TT to fully straighten out, and could cause the TV to pull to one side. How di I know. Happened to me.

    Try pulling with out the sway bar for a short distance, and see if it still pulls
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Mar 28, 2017
    Check the front axle is square to the coupler. Use a steel tape and check that each side of the axle is within 1/4" of each other as measured to the coupler. If you have a second axle, check that the second is parallel to the first within 1/4" side to side.
  • DavidP's avatar
    DavidP
    Explorer
    Mar 28, 2017
    To add to what others have mentioned, failing ball joints will throw the wheel off center and slightly pull to one side.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Mar 28, 2017
    Check the tires, brakes and bearings of the trailer closely. One of them dragging can cause the issues you describe. If you have a trailer tire wearing oddly, you may even need to get the allignment checked on the TT itself and inspect for a bent axle or spindle.
  • JJnTrina's avatar
    JJnTrina
    Explorer
    Mar 28, 2017
    Thanks for the reply. So that alignment shop will do an alignment with the TT hooked up to the truck?
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer II
    Mar 28, 2017
    Take the truck to an alignment shop. There is one near me that will give a quick check for free, of course any correction will be offered at at a charge.

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