ATG, how do you correct this driving scenario? (video link)

[JulesMaximus]

I am starting to believe that you're a bit of a cynic.

I'm just opinionated.

 

[punjabiplaya]

Of course, we also get the other end of the spectrum with guys buying an F350 dually because they need to pick up a few bags of cement at Home Depot or a new sofa at the local China Imports furniture store.

Have you seen those Porsche ad with the dude loading bags of something that looks like cement/grout/whatever into his Cayman's front trunk at a Home Depot like store? Who the hell does that?

 

[Zenmervolt]

i would think accelerating would be best as the force will straighten out the trailer... let go of the gas? idfk

The problem is that the trailer is improperly loaded and there's not enough tongue weight. Accelerating will make the issue worse, not better.

What you want to do:

1) Engage the TRAILER brakes and the trailer brakes only. This will do two things. First, it will cause the trailer's weight distribution to shift forwards and increase the tongue weight which will help stop the wobble. Second, it will pull the combination taut again.

2) If you don't have trailer brakes, lift off the throttle gradually and keep the wheel straight. DO NOT attempt to "steer out of it" and DO NOT use the tow vehicle's brakes. You want to do everything you can to avoid having to turn the steering wheel until after the swaying has stopped.

Supporting Reference:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/vehicle-towing/trailer/trailer-towing-safety2.htm

ZV

 

[the DRIZZLE]

Have you seen those Porsche ad with the dude loading bags of something that looks like cement/grout/whatever into his Cayman's front trunk at a Home Depot like store? Who the hell does that?

I would completely do that if I had the money for a Porsche. When the ad came out my friend emailed it to me saying that Porsche must be targeting me with the ad. The truth is the they wouldn't have made the ad if there wasn't a segment of the market that it appealed to.

 

[hanoverphist]

I'll wait for all the people who think they can tow a ridiculous amount of weight behind their vehicle just because it is physically capable of moving forward with the load. Surely they will know.

same here. especially at that speed.

 

[MotF Bane]

The problem is that the trailer is improperly loaded and there's not enough tongue weight. Accelerating will make the issue worse, not better.

What you want to do:

1) Engage the TRAILER brakes and the trailer brakes only. This will do two things. First, it will cause the trailer's weight distribution to shift forwards and increase the tongue weight which will help stop the wobble. Second, it will pull the combination taut again.

2) If you don't have trailer brakes, lift off the throttle gradually and keep the wheel straight. DO NOT attempt to "steer out of it" and DO NOT use the tow vehicle's brakes. You want to do everything you can to avoid having to turn the steering wheel until after the swaying has stopped.

Supporting Reference:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/vehicle-towing/trailer/trailer-towing-safety2.htm

ZV

Damn, my guess was wrong then.

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