Rzrbrn
Junior Member
I hope I can find my way back to this thread to see the responses.
I have 2019 RAM 2500 Diesel 4x4 with a fiberglass camper shell. I also have a 2019 travel trailer, 30' long. I have camping gear in the back of the truck, about 500lbs or so. Weight of the tongue when the trailer is loaded using a Sherline 2000 scale: 1240 lbs. Hitch drop is about +5". Using a Blue Ox Sway Pro WDH. I have not weighed on CAT scales.
First time pulling this year I had severe porpoising. Pulled over and tightened up the bars on the WDH, which basically solved the problem. I then towed the rig about 6K miles from TN to California on I 40. No issues what so ever. Normally drive 60 to 65 on the interstate. However, on this trip pulling the trailer, I hit 86 mph while passing. Frankly I was watching my rear view mirror and did not realize my speed; will not intentionally go that fast.
Prior to this RAM I pulled this trailer with a 2010 Toyota Tundra 4x4 with 5.7L engine. The Tundra did better towing this rig, with less WDH applied. However, I prefer the RAM for the diesel, engine brake and control going down hill.
My thought has always been to get the truck and trailer to be level and pull well without a WDH. Once this is achieved then use a WDH (Blue Ox). I am accepting of a stiffer ride when empty. Does this seem reasonable?
I am wondering if I should have the dealership install heavy duty coil springs and Bilstein or Koni shocks on the front and back. THEN use the WDH to finesse the handling and for safety.
or perhaps just install Timbrens myself. I am not a mechanic or particularly adept at such things.
I had Firestone Air suspension with on board air pump and remote control professionally installed on the Tundra. The remote control was absolutely terrible and was a real pain in the...so I don't really want to install air suspension, but may do so if that is recommended.
I cannot afford to sell the 2500 and buy a 3500, which is what I probably should have bought in the first place.
I have 2019 RAM 2500 Diesel 4x4 with a fiberglass camper shell. I also have a 2019 travel trailer, 30' long. I have camping gear in the back of the truck, about 500lbs or so. Weight of the tongue when the trailer is loaded using a Sherline 2000 scale: 1240 lbs. Hitch drop is about +5". Using a Blue Ox Sway Pro WDH. I have not weighed on CAT scales.
First time pulling this year I had severe porpoising. Pulled over and tightened up the bars on the WDH, which basically solved the problem. I then towed the rig about 6K miles from TN to California on I 40. No issues what so ever. Normally drive 60 to 65 on the interstate. However, on this trip pulling the trailer, I hit 86 mph while passing. Frankly I was watching my rear view mirror and did not realize my speed; will not intentionally go that fast.
Prior to this RAM I pulled this trailer with a 2010 Toyota Tundra 4x4 with 5.7L engine. The Tundra did better towing this rig, with less WDH applied. However, I prefer the RAM for the diesel, engine brake and control going down hill.
My thought has always been to get the truck and trailer to be level and pull well without a WDH. Once this is achieved then use a WDH (Blue Ox). I am accepting of a stiffer ride when empty. Does this seem reasonable?
I am wondering if I should have the dealership install heavy duty coil springs and Bilstein or Koni shocks on the front and back. THEN use the WDH to finesse the handling and for safety.
or perhaps just install Timbrens myself. I am not a mechanic or particularly adept at such things.
I had Firestone Air suspension with on board air pump and remote control professionally installed on the Tundra. The remote control was absolutely terrible and was a real pain in the...so I don't really want to install air suspension, but may do so if that is recommended.
I cannot afford to sell the 2500 and buy a 3500, which is what I probably should have bought in the first place.