Troubleshooting Sway When Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer
Question:
Hi! We’ve got a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500, short bed, with a slide hitch, and a 37 foot Momentum Toy hauler. When we get up to 60mph , the trailer and truck rock sideways, pretty violently, and we can’t figure out what the issue is? Any suggestions? Thank you! Ps it hasn’t always done this.
asked by: Sara
Expert Reply:
First suggestion would be to stop towing the trailer till you figure out how to fix the sway issue as sway can sometimes flip vehicles/trailers. Sway with fifth wheel trailers is typically not very common when compared to bumper pull towing so when it is happening it's almost always due to suspension problems on the trailer. That would be the first thing I would check. Also make sure you aren't exceeding the towing capacity of your truck. If you are overloading the truck beyond what it was designed to tow that would be a contributing factor.
Toy haulers sometimes will have enough weight in the rear of them as well that the pin weight can end up lighter than ideal. You might try adding weight to the front of the trailer to see if that changes the towing characteristics.
You said it hasn't always done this...has anything changed recently like new tires on the truck?
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: BringIt SwitchBack SOLO Down Tailgate Camera - Ford F-150 2015-2020
- Shop: BringIt SwitchBack SOLO Down Tailgate Camera - RAM 2013-2018 and 1500 Classic 2019-2022
- Video: Choosing the Best Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Article: 30-Amp and 50-Amp RV Service: What's the Difference?
- Article: How Do Portable Generators Work? A Beginner's Guide to Powering Your Life
- Shop: RV Camera
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Q&A: How to Determine Towing Capacity for a 2004.5 Dodge Ram Cummins
- Q&A: Ford F-250 or Ram 1500 to Tow a 2000 Damon Challenger 34 Foot 5th Wheel Trailer
- Search Results: leaf spring shackles
- Shop: Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 7,000-lb Axles - 12" Diameter - 8 on 6-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Q&A: How to Adjust the Height of a 5th Wheel Trailer Pin Box
- Q&A: How to Determine Correct Height Setting for 5th Wheel Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: hitch
- Article: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Video: B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch with Slider Installation - 2022 GMC Sierra 2500
- Search Results: 5th wheel hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Search Results: air bags
- Video: Manufacturer Review - Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
on Fifth Wheel Hitch
