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Thread: Sway Issues When Towing
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05-24-2019, 09:39 PM #11
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Yes, I do have a slider, but it is all the way forward. Thanks for checking!
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05-24-2019, 10:46 PM #12
Craig - Just to make sure we're all on the same page. When you're describing "sway", is it a back and forth oscillation that continues, or a one way push in a gust of wind or when a big truck is passing you?
I assume you have load range E tires on your F350. Do you have the rear tires fully inflated to 80 PSI cold?
If it's indeed an oscillating sway, and the tow vehicle tires are at max pressure, then it's time for a trip to the scales fully loaded to determine what your pin weight is. If you're not around 3,000 pounds on the pin with the trailer fully loaded, then that may be the issue.
Jim
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05-25-2019, 05:40 AM #13
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Does your truck have sway control. A friend of mine has a 150 with sway control and he was told to turn it off if he had this issue
John & Joanne
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2018 GMC 3500HD Duramax CC DRW
2001 Harley Ultra Classic
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05-25-2019, 05:57 AM #14
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Check out this thread for how to check alignment.
https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...778#post209778
RobRob & Barb
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2022 RAM 3500 SRW HO Aisin 4x4
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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05-25-2019, 06:59 AM #15
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Craig--as previously suggested step #1 is getting your ready-to-camp rig (carefully!) to a CAT scale. Watch this video to understand why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2fkOVHAC8Q
Post the results here. If the pin weight is good and you still have sway then consider additional troubleshooting steps.
BL--don't skip the CAT scale!2017 Ford F-350 DRW 6.7L Platinum
2019 315RLTS (purchased 16 Jul 18 from Campers Inn RV in Byron, GA)
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05-25-2019, 08:58 AM #16
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Thanks Jim! I'll check the tire pressure on my truck and take a trip to the scales. And yes, it's a back and forth oscillation that continues.
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05-25-2019, 08:59 AM #17
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I'm not sure... I'll look in my truck owners manual to check and see if I have a sway control. Thanks!
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05-25-2019, 09:07 AM #18
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Rob, very helpful. I've got some measuring to do today. Thank you!
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05-25-2019, 09:14 AM #19
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Thank you! One more thing to check out! I appreciate everyones feedback.
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05-25-2019, 11:24 AM #20
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