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Dog Tracking Trailer

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by JonasTtrucker, Aug 6, 2018.

  1. Aug 6, 2018 #1
    JonasTtrucker

    JonasTtrucker Light Load Member

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    Can a dog tracking trailer be caused by an out of aligned tractor axles 2 and/or 3 or is a trailer pulling to one side (not caused by the road surface) always an issue with the alignment on the trailer?
     
    JonasTtrucker, Aug 6, 2018
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  3. Aug 6, 2018 #2
    Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    The trailer axles are out of alignment
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2018 #3
    6wheeler

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    Better check things out. Could be broken joints. Cracked frame. Worn bushings. I have a trailer like that.
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2018 #4
    Jazz1

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    Mirrors being crooked can also give the illusion of trailer dog tracking.
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2018 #5
    JonasTtrucker

    JonasTtrucker Light Load Member

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    Broken joint, cracked frame, worn bushings on the trailer? or tractor?
     
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  8. Aug 6, 2018 #6
    jammer910Z

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    Load it heavy and do a sharp 2mph U turn into the dog track.

    That'll help straighten it... or break it.
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2018 #7
    6wheeler

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    Trailer.
     
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  10. Aug 7, 2018 #8
    sego4

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  11. Aug 7, 2018 #9
    sego4

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    Is it a closed tandem or Spread? Look for worn bushings, you're getting slack from somewhere in the trailer.
     
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