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2024 Ram 1500 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds — trying to narrow this down

EVCommuterCommunity StarterJul 12, 20262024 Ram 1500 LimitedBay Area
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?
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RoadHunterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 13, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2024 Ram 1500, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
WrenchPilot142Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 13, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. Move a coil or plug on the 2024 Ram 1500 if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. On “trailer is within ratings but feels nervous,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Checking again after work.
ApexNerd973Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 13, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Capture voltage while the 2024 Ram 1500 is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. This is from a 2024 Ram 1500 in Bay Area. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
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