fctadam
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Hello all,
I have a 04 Dodge Ram 2500 with the hemi, and an 18 ft tandem axel trailer with a 10,000 GVR. I'm using the rig to tow a TC-30 with fel, and backhoe. Figuring the tractor ways 5,000 lbs and the trailer is 2,500 or so witch puts well below the weight. When loading the trailer for towing I pull all the way forward, position the rear tires under both axles. The truck does not squat much at all. It does sit a little low because the hitch comes straight out with no rise. It may only need a two inch raise. The problem when going down the road is it will sometimes begin swaying fairly well. It tends to do it more around curves, and when the speed reaches higher than 50. What could be some possible causes for this? I have towed heavier loads with smaller trucks and trailers in the past for work. So I know I’m not over loaded and think it’s a positioning issue more than any other. Could there be to much tongue weight? Should I try parking the tractor further back on the trailer then try a road trip? Or could it be the receiver hitch is to low?
Thanks for any thoughts and or tips.
I have a 04 Dodge Ram 2500 with the hemi, and an 18 ft tandem axel trailer with a 10,000 GVR. I'm using the rig to tow a TC-30 with fel, and backhoe. Figuring the tractor ways 5,000 lbs and the trailer is 2,500 or so witch puts well below the weight. When loading the trailer for towing I pull all the way forward, position the rear tires under both axles. The truck does not squat much at all. It does sit a little low because the hitch comes straight out with no rise. It may only need a two inch raise. The problem when going down the road is it will sometimes begin swaying fairly well. It tends to do it more around curves, and when the speed reaches higher than 50. What could be some possible causes for this? I have towed heavier loads with smaller trucks and trailers in the past for work. So I know I’m not over loaded and think it’s a positioning issue more than any other. Could there be to much tongue weight? Should I try parking the tractor further back on the trailer then try a road trip? Or could it be the receiver hitch is to low?
Thanks for any thoughts and or tips.