TW7529 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Alright guys I am having an issue with my truck towing my camper. I have a 2021 Ford F-350 and a 31' travel trailer. Loaded the camper is at about 7500lbs. I had a 2017 Toyota Tundra that towed this thing no problem on the highway. When I tow it with the Ford I can not go on the highway. The camper is all over the place and is not safe. I have tried everything. I replace leaf spring on the truck as I found one was slightly twisted. I have weight distribution, sway bar on the camper. I have bought an electronic device to measure the center on gravity on the camper. I have been pulling a camper for 20 years and I now everything is set up correctly. Yet the rear end of this Ford is all over the place to the point it is not safe on the highway. Any suggestions or anyone having these type of issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 A four wheel alignment is in order. If you found a twisted leaf in the rear, the rearend may be off kilter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 Is the ball height the same between the F-350 and the Tundra? If using a ball mount with a lot of drop, is it moving side to side? Let's see some pics of both combo's, if you have them/ HRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottK1 Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 How is the automatic sway control set, in the truck trailer settings? Try switching it off, if it is on, or vice-versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW7529 Posted August 26, 2024 Author Share Posted August 26, 2024 Alignment already done. I removed the weight distribution bars this past weekend and it tows much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylriahd Posted August 29, 2024 Share Posted August 29, 2024 On 8/26/2024 at 8:22 AM, TW7529 said: Alignment already done. I removed the weight distribution bars this past weekend and it tows much better. Did you rebuild the hitch after moving from the Tundra? I had to change the height and tilt of the ball when I moved to my F350. You'll need to go through the whole process of getting the hitch head adjusted for the new rig setup. And while you could just go without the spring bars I do find it still smooths out the ride even with the 350 (and the anti-sway is always appreciated in the windy areas.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbs Posted September 17, 2024 Share Posted September 17, 2024 On 8/26/2024 at 10:22 AM, TW7529 said: Alignment already done. I removed the weight distribution bars this past weekend and it tows much better. Since the F-350 is head and shoulders above the Tundra your weight distribution bars were putting too much weight to the rear of the trailer. Light weight on the hitch will cause sway. Resetting the hitch for this truck is the best suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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