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We purchased our Grey Wolf 22RR Toy Hauler two years ago and is our first TT. This past week we had a tire blow out and the tire totally disintegrated. There was nothing left and the old tire wrapped around the axle. We were traveling about 65 with a load of about 1800 lbs. Its rated for 2500 lbs. I assume the stock tires, Castle Rock ST205/75R14, 8PR load range, D105/101L, are fairly cheap tires? I think maybe they are only 6 ply tires as it says 2 ply tread, 2 wire ply and 2 sidewall ply. Obviously, I need to replace the tire that disintegrated, but should I replace all 4? I would rather spend more money and avoid problems on the road. If I replace all 4 what should I get? Again, I'm willing to spend the money to avoid problems on the road. Thanks in advance for any help!6.3KViews0likes29CommentsRe: truck/trailer sway
I wanted to follow up with my new pro pride hitch system. We just got back from our first pro pride trip and it was fantastic! No sway at all. What a difference from what I was experiencing. On the way down we had a 30 mph cross wind. Of course, my rig felt the wind but there was no sway and the wind movement was totally predictable. With the propride I was able to drive the 70 mph speed limit or even faster. On the way home my wife drove for a bit and felt totally comfortable. Very expensive but based on my previous experience, very worth the money. Again, thanks to everybody for the help as it was greatly appreciated!779Views0likes0CommentsRe: truck/trailer sway
We just returned from a Colorado trip and the trailer definitely sways. I've tried everything including many adjustments suggested by Blue Ox but nothing seems to work. Not much fun driving on highway knowing sway can occur at any time. I hate to put out this much money but I ordered a Propride hitch. They appear to be the best.779Views0likes0CommentsRe: truck/trailer sway
camperforlife wrote: OK I haven't been on here in a while and I skimmed the replies. I had that squirrely feeling with my Blue Ox and just couldn't get it tuned in. I talked with Blue Ox several times and finally a tech at Blue Ox said in some rare tuck/trailer combos the trucks built in traction control/anti sway fought the Blue Ox set up. He suggested shutting off the traction control. I did it and now it's the best towing trailer that I've ever towed. I never thought of the traction control being a problem. I will give it a try...thanks!778Views0likes0CommentsRe: truck/trailer sway
According to a calculator I found online, my tongue weight is 18%. I think everybody agrees this is too high. How do I bring this down? As suggested, I increased my truck tire pressure to 50. For the short highway drive to the weight station, it seemed to help some but don't think it is the total solution. Several have mentioned the equalizer as the best system. I might be interested in switching. My Blue Ox uses chains for connection and it is very difficult to get it as tight as the manufacturer recommends. I have to raise the hitch way high to get it latched on and off. Even at that it requires a lot of strength of which I'm not sure I will have enough of everyday.399Views0likes0CommentsRe: truck/trailer sway
Busy day at the truck weight station. Listed below are my weights: With WDS engaged: Front axle truck 3040 Drive axle 3080 Trailer 4760 Wthout WDS: Front truck 2680 Drive 3540 Trailer 4640 Truckonly: 5240 I don't have any idea what these numbers mean! Thanks for the great help!399Views0likes0CommentsRe: truck/trailer sway
Thanks for the help. Sounds like there are several possible problems ranging from wrong set up to tire issues. Before I do anything I will get the weights. I found a truck stop about 45 minutes away that has CAT scales available to use. My hope is to get there either this Tuesday or Wednesday. If you guys are willing to continue to help, after I get my weights I will reply back with all the figures. Several of you have mentioned tires as a possibility> My tires are Goodyear HT. I guess that is basically passenger tires? Currently, the tire pressure is 39 with the max on side of tires 51 psi. Thanks!486Views0likes0Comments
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