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So update on the trip to Moab.

Towing sucked, not sure why but the trailer was wagging the dog. Power was great fuel mileage not to awful. Really could not go above 65 because when I the trailer wanted to pass the truck and not in a good way.

Way down it just about did it twice or more was a bit nerve racking, well a lot nerve racking. Way home kind of had a handle on it, well sometimes.

So need to figure out if it was the truck or the trailer that has issues.

Do need to put on 1-ton springs and maybe a duelly axle in it. Think it would carry the load better. Also going to tie the truck down with straps not chains. They weigh less and are a lot easier to change the load on the trailer when you need to, which we had to do at least once. To see if the ride got better.
 
Not just a dually axle my friend but a dually front end too!!!!!!!!

I got it all.

After reading alot I think new springs and air bags would do it though. I think we were loaded wrong even though the drop indicated proper tounge weight.
 
I was wondering why we were doing 60ish on the way into Moab, makes sense now. It'll be neat to see a dually conversion on your burb
 
Air bags can be a cheap option that makes a huge difference. You can get the mounting setup and bags for bout $300 (last time I did it). Just run the lines to the bumper and fill up as needed. Way more better.
 
So yeah dually fenders are not going to be in the picture way to much money for a set. Even if I went with the early Dodge ones.

Don's think a cab and chassis dually would work. To many interior mods to do. If I knew someone who could do fiberglass modding the factory ones may be an option.
So looks like it will be 1-tom springs and air bags at this point.
 
Smokinthehippies said:
Air bags can be a cheap option that makes a huge difference. You can get the mounting setup and bags for bout $300 (last time I did it). Just run the lines to the bumper and fill up as needed. Way more better.
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This^

But I like to run my airlines up inside of my gas filler door.
 
Throw on some air bags and make sure your trailer and tongue weight are all good to go and it should be fine as long as you have good brakes and enough power. Make sure you have heavy enough tires on it also and that they are aired up to the right pressure(both truck and trailer). I've seen lots of people buy the cheapest tires possible to save money. My company trucks sway all over when the guys never check the rear air pressure.
 
The trailer was doing the swaying, and swaying the truck in the process. Truck tires are cheap LesShwab. So going to replace those soon.
 
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One of the things I have noticed about my truck and trailer combo is that my truck LOVES tongue weight. Too much isn't enough for it, to the point I worry about my hitch on my truck not being adaquate.

I can also tell the difference in having the spare tire on the buggy vs. laying on the trailer deck. My theory on that is that the wind must hit the tire just right and create a little bit of down force on the back of the trailer because it's noticeable when it's there and not and it only weighs like 150lbs.

I would do airbags and a swaybar on the sub. then load it tongue heavy as hell and see what happens, then look into sway control hitches and class 5 setups. I can also say that when I changed from my 285/75/16 setup to my 285/70/17 setup I noticed a difference in truck handling while towing. It makes sense all the newer trucks are going to 18"+ wheels and lower profile tires, one is looks the other is handling.
 
I totally forgot about an equalizer hitch. I used to have one that came with an 8000 lb bumper pull camper I had. I had a duramax that would handle it no problem but I would use the equalizer anyway and man that made a world of difference in how stable the whole thing felt. I just had to remember to pull the bars when I left the pavement so I wouldn't break a chain going through a dip or turning too sharp.
 
I didn't realize you weren't using one. I have an equalizer hitch you could borrow to see if it makes a significant difference without ponying up the money for one up front. I don't use it for my truck so you could use it for awhile without any problem. It's just taking up garage space at the moment.
 
I'm the towing expert... Lol jk. But to me it sounds like too much tongue weight. If load it up and go experiment. Moving your load 3-4 inches forward or back can make a huge difference. I joke about being an expert but I actually piled up a truck once while pulling a trailer and it was because I had too much tongue weight. It pulled fine until I threw a set of 40s on. Doesn't take much to hose ya.
 
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