buckle when towing
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5th Wheeling
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buckle when towing
2014 f150 with tow package and 5.0l.
Purchased a 6000lb bumper pull camper. whenever I pull away I get a buckling that feels like the truck is struggling, once going everything is fine. it feels like I have a Pindle hook setup, taking up the slack.
I'm feeling like it's the rear-end or transmission, because if I have weight in the bed, I get the same buckling when I start to roll, just not as severe as I do with the camper hooked up.
any thoughts or ideas????
thanks in advance.
Purchased a 6000lb bumper pull camper. whenever I pull away I get a buckling that feels like the truck is struggling, once going everything is fine. it feels like I have a Pindle hook setup, taking up the slack.
I'm feeling like it's the rear-end or transmission, because if I have weight in the bed, I get the same buckling when I start to roll, just not as severe as I do with the camper hooked up.
any thoughts or ideas????
thanks in advance.
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is the rig on a level ground or on a slight hill?
as some have automatic hill hold feature .. I think it came out in 2014.
others will be along soon.
<< Edit >>
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/vindecoder.php
click on this link... it decodes your vin number.. and may tell if you have the hill hold ...
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best I can do.
as some have automatic hill hold feature .. I think it came out in 2014.
others will be along soon.
<< Edit >>
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/vindecoder.php
click on this link... it decodes your vin number.. and may tell if you have the hill hold ...
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best I can do.
Last edited by Chuck's First Ford; Jan 12, 2016 at 06:28 PM. Reason: Vin link
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5th Wheeling
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I cannot pinpoint for sure. ... It actually feels like Taking up slack in the hitch area. but with the bed only loaded, that would eliminate the hitch area. I'm not familiar with the electrically locking differential, I've never engaged it, but was wondering if that could cause my symptoms.
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5th Wheeling
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I'm researching this Hill hold feature alittle more. wonder if this feature would affect the trailer electric brakes as well. my situation happens even when I pull away on level ground, but this Hill hold feature makes me curious. if I can't figure anything out, I may have to schedule a tech ride along with a trailer attached.
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hill hold feature just engages the brakes till you press on the gas. That is my understanding.
I have it and it works perfectly.
I have it and it works perfectly.
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Would it maybe be axle wrap or worn u-joints/carrier bearing? I am not familiar with the F-150, but know my 2000 F-250 had axle wrap when towing my TT before I learned quite a bit and fixed it with a RAS.
That may not be your problem, but certainly worth looking into before taking it to the shop. Google is free.
That may not be your problem, but certainly worth looking into before taking it to the shop. Google is free.
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Does it feel like a bunch of small pushes, push-push-push-push instead of a steady push as you pull away from a stop?
Mine had what felt like a transmission shudder at take off...the driveline angles needed adjusting. I am not familiar with your driveline...does it have a center support bearing on the driveshaft?
Mine had what felt like a transmission shudder at take off...the driveline angles needed adjusting. I am not familiar with your driveline...does it have a center support bearing on the driveshaft?
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Would it maybe be axle wrap or worn u-joints/carrier bearing? I am not familiar with the F-150, but know my 2000 F-250 had axle wrap when towing my TT before I learned quite a bit and fixed it with a RAS.
That may not be your problem, but certainly worth looking into before taking it to the shop. Google is free.
That may not be your problem, but certainly worth looking into before taking it to the shop. Google is free.
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The very first thing I'd check is the hitch ball. Is it the correct size? Is it tight? Is the coupler latch completely closed and pinned?
Then I'd check the draw bar pin. Is it stout enough to fill the entire hole, or does it allow the draw bar to shift back and forth?
Next would be the condition of the hitch itself. Are all the bolts to the frame in place and tight? Is there any visible corrosion?
If there is a problem in your drive train, you'd probably feel it even without a load. Not as pronounced, but still there. The E-locker is not going to cause this problem. A limited slip that is shuddering won't cause this problem either. A transmission low on fluid may cause a problem, but that is more likely to be apparent as high rpm's with slow or poor acceleration. Brake hold will not cause the problem either.
The standard trailer pulling hitch ball is 2 inches while the ball for camper pulling is 2 5/16 inches.
Then I'd check the draw bar pin. Is it stout enough to fill the entire hole, or does it allow the draw bar to shift back and forth?
Next would be the condition of the hitch itself. Are all the bolts to the frame in place and tight? Is there any visible corrosion?
If there is a problem in your drive train, you'd probably feel it even without a load. Not as pronounced, but still there. The E-locker is not going to cause this problem. A limited slip that is shuddering won't cause this problem either. A transmission low on fluid may cause a problem, but that is more likely to be apparent as high rpm's with slow or poor acceleration. Brake hold will not cause the problem either.
The standard trailer pulling hitch ball is 2 inches while the ball for camper pulling is 2 5/16 inches.
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