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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Rear end shake

I am new to this, but I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually, pulling a 50ft
wedge 3 car trailer, and at 40-50mph the back of the pickup shakes from side to side really bad. Over 50mph or under 40 mph the pickup drives fine and only when pulling the trailer does this happen. It is a brand new trailer. Any help appreciated.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Sounds like you're a bit light on tongue-load...
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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I will try loading it and see, but I would think that, that would cause it to happen at any speed? I will try loading it though. Thanks
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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I loaded the trailer and it still does the shake from side to side at 40-50 mph.
any advise.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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Have you checked to see if everything is OK on the new trailer? Tires out of balance, for instance - since the truck won't shake by itself.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Try posting this on the towing and hauling/RV page. Kurt
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Old May 3, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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The trailer is brand new and just got certified. no problems with the trailer
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