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2019 Ram 2500 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds — second opinion before I spend money

PistonGeek244Community StarterNov 19, 20252019 Ram 2500 CumminsTampa

2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 116,000 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Before buying suspension parts, what would you verify: actual tongue weight, loading, hitch setup or tire pressure? I am trying not to assume the first explanation I see online.

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HybridHauler494Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 20, 2025permalink

I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2019 Ram 2500, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Was this after sitting overnight? Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.

NewCarMiles252Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 20, 2025permalink

This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Get a real battery/charging test on the 2019 Ram 2500, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. Save the big job until that test fails. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.

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