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Question for Ram Owners Steering in Reverse ?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Ryan S2016, May 13, 2017.

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  1. May 13, 2017 #1
    Ryan S2016

    Ryan S2016 Medium Load Member

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    Hey Guys, hope everyone's Saturday is going well.
    Got a question here, for owners of Ram 2500, and 3500 trucks, when I am hooked up to my trailer and start to back up loaded or unloaded for some reason the steering becomes very hard almost as if the power steering is gone. I cannot use one hand at all to steer while in reverse. Has anyone experienced this when they are backing up. I asked my Ram guy at the dealer and he said he hasn't heard of that but it may be something that is in the computer that tells the truck a trailer is plugged into the 7-Pin and possibly limits the steering so as to prevent over-steer. That kinda makes sense, but I don't know if that is realistic. Would appreciate if anyone has had this happen, also if any Ford or Chevy guys have had this happen your comments would be welcome.

    Thanks Guys

    Have a great evening. Stay Safe
     
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  3. May 13, 2017 #2
    BoostedTeg

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    I'm guessing you have a gooseneck trailer? Have you tried it with a bumper pull trailer? Just curious if it would have the same issues.
     
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  4. May 13, 2017 #3
    Ryan S2016

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    Yeah a Kaufman Goose-Neck 35.5 Foot
     
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  5. May 13, 2017 #4
    BigTennOTR

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    We use a buddys mega cab 2500 manual truck when we haul the race car to the drag strip....2016 model....bumper pull in closed 30 footer... Doesn't have that problem
     
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  7. May 13, 2017 #5
    jeastonjr

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    power steering belt slipping ?
     
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  8. May 13, 2017 #6
    Slay

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    Google "Dodge Ram Power Steering Recalls" they are having problems. There is talk of making them buy back trucks due to multiple recalls.
     
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  9. May 13, 2017 #7
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    I was going to suggest if you're backing up, you're likely just idling the engine, especially if you've got a manual transmission. It is easy to overwork the power steering at idle if you're cranking on that wheel. An automatic won't be as bad, because you're generally going to be using a little more throttle to push the trailer back.

    However, if there have been recalls and other issues with the power steering, there may be something to that, too.
     
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  10. May 14, 2017 #8
    matski

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    I have a 2015 3500 and haven't had that problem backing with or without a trailer.
     
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  11. May 14, 2017 #9
    truckon

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    Geez.... unplug the 7 way trailer plug and try to back up. Then take the knowledge you gain and get your truck fixed.

    Some things never change around here.
     
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  12. May 14, 2017 #10
    Ryan S2016

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    I was checking the recalls for my truck and nothing is showing up, like I said maybe it's just something internal IDK but I'm gonna take it in have it looked at anyway it's more of an annoyance then anything else
     
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