May not be the right forum for this, but we'll see. Sorry in advance for the long post, but I need some help.
I've got a 2015 Ram Rebel 1500 towing a Heartland North Trail 24BHS (5,600lbs). My truck seems to have developed a problem with tracking straight. Its not as noticeable empty, but when I towed last week (first time this season) it felt like I was on the verge of losing control - a lot. I didn't even have enough confidence to change lanes when other vehicles were around. It feels like the front wheels are driving the truck, and I'm constantly correcting (and overcorrecting) it back to center. Changing lanes produces this little "wiggle", and the truck will sort of wander off in either direction at any time.
FWIW I'm not a newbie to towing. I've towed this camper several times in my previous Ram 1500 Sport (which besides being rough at times had no problems tracking straight), I towed it once last fall with the new Rebel and thought it was fine, and am fairly certain this is an issue with the truck and not my WDH setup or packing distribution.
I'm out here because I've had it to two different dealers, both of which acknowledge the sensation and then came back and told me it's normal. They both said the alignment was fine.
The main difference between the trucks is the wheels\tires and a different suspension setup. Sport had coils, Rebel has the air suspension. The Sport had 20x9 275/60R20, and the Rebel has 17x8 285/70R17. I can't help but think the taller sidewall, skinnier rim of the Rebel wheels might be causing the problem. But then again, wonder if I've got something hokey with my tie rods or ball joints.
So, I'm just looking for some thoughts since the dealers aren't helping much. I'm considering buying some 20x9s to see if I'm right, because besides trading the truck I don't know what else to do.
I've got a 2015 Ram Rebel 1500 towing a Heartland North Trail 24BHS (5,600lbs). My truck seems to have developed a problem with tracking straight. Its not as noticeable empty, but when I towed last week (first time this season) it felt like I was on the verge of losing control - a lot. I didn't even have enough confidence to change lanes when other vehicles were around. It feels like the front wheels are driving the truck, and I'm constantly correcting (and overcorrecting) it back to center. Changing lanes produces this little "wiggle", and the truck will sort of wander off in either direction at any time.
FWIW I'm not a newbie to towing. I've towed this camper several times in my previous Ram 1500 Sport (which besides being rough at times had no problems tracking straight), I towed it once last fall with the new Rebel and thought it was fine, and am fairly certain this is an issue with the truck and not my WDH setup or packing distribution.
I'm out here because I've had it to two different dealers, both of which acknowledge the sensation and then came back and told me it's normal. They both said the alignment was fine.
The main difference between the trucks is the wheels\tires and a different suspension setup. Sport had coils, Rebel has the air suspension. The Sport had 20x9 275/60R20, and the Rebel has 17x8 285/70R17. I can't help but think the taller sidewall, skinnier rim of the Rebel wheels might be causing the problem. But then again, wonder if I've got something hokey with my tie rods or ball joints.
So, I'm just looking for some thoughts since the dealers aren't helping much. I'm considering buying some 20x9s to see if I'm right, because besides trading the truck I don't know what else to do.
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