Is the left side of my trailer heavier?
Looking for some input. I have been trying to dial in the set-up on my new to me 2008 Ram and Raptor 3018. My hitch is a Reese Strait Line dual cam w/ 1,200 lb. trunnion bars. My issue is it always t...
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Thank you all for your responses. I have tried to answer as many of your questions a possible and make comments where I see fit. You have given me a few more ideas on things to check and try. I will keep you all posted.
This model does not have a slide.
The area where I hook-up is level and I would say I am usually backed up as straight possible.
That doesn't hold much water with me. My previous tow vehicle was an Avalanche 2500. Same trailer, identical set-up followed me like a stray dog!
I will take a close look at this. I even have one I can borrow that I know is barely used to see if that makes a difference.
Yes. I have checked this on several occasions.
Yes, only because I am usually on the left side first when hooking up. The last time though I was on the right and was almost able to snap the bracket up by hand where I had to use my cheater on the left with a lot of force.
I agree but with how much difference? Mine seems way to extreme.
Could be heavier if your slide is on that side.
This model does not have a slide.
If you are hooking up totally level with both truck and trailer, left to right, and perfectly straight on with each other (like that always happens!!!), weight wouldn't be any issue. If either is not level or if angled to one side, then of course, one side would need more effort.
The area where I hook-up is level and I would say I am usually backed up as straight possible.
Weigh it and find out. Sway issues are usually caused by not having an adequate tow vehicle.
That doesn't hold much water with me. My previous tow vehicle was an Avalanche 2500. Same trailer, identical set-up followed me like a stray dog!
IMHO you definitely have a problem there. Not sure what, but definitely something... Since swapping bars didn't help so I'd be looking at the hitch head.
I will take a close look at this. I even have one I can borrow that I know is barely used to see if that makes a difference.
On a level surface, is the trailer level side to side?
Yes. I have checked this on several occasions.
Do you always snap up in the same order every time? Have you tried swapping sides to see if it's not just one side, but the FIRST side that's always harder.
Yes, only because I am usually on the left side first when hooking up. The last time though I was on the right and was almost able to snap the bracket up by hand where I had to use my cheater on the left with a lot of force.
The second bar will ALWAYS be easier to snap up than the first to a degree because the first bar is exerting its WD force on the truck and trailer.
I agree but with how much difference? Mine seems way to extreme.
