AlpineOppa
02-24-2014, 03:19 AM
I just purchased a 2014 Alpine 3010RE (5th wheel) and my TV is a 2012 Dodge 3500 Longhorn, crew, 4x4. We just returned from a short trip and I noticed that each time I braked and then released the brake there was a short "tugging" sensation from the camper. I also noticed this on my Montana (traded it for the Alpine) the last time I took it out.
The trailer wheels are not locking up when I apply the brakes - they just seem to grab some - and then release when I let up on the brakes. I've adjusted the Dodge's integrated brake system, trying different settings - from 5 down to 2 - but the trailer brakes still grab.
As I was backing up and parking the Alpine yesterday, my wife, who was at the rear of the trailer guiding me in, told me she kept hearing a clicking noise from the trailer's wheels each time I tapped the brakes.
Since this issue has occurred on both the Montana and the Alpine I'm sure the problem is with my Dodge. I'm going to have my Dodge dealership check this out, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has experienced this issue and what may be the problem/cause/ and cure.
Thanks for reading this long post. Hope someone can help.
The trailer wheels are not locking up when I apply the brakes - they just seem to grab some - and then release when I let up on the brakes. I've adjusted the Dodge's integrated brake system, trying different settings - from 5 down to 2 - but the trailer brakes still grab.
As I was backing up and parking the Alpine yesterday, my wife, who was at the rear of the trailer guiding me in, told me she kept hearing a clicking noise from the trailer's wheels each time I tapped the brakes.
Since this issue has occurred on both the Montana and the Alpine I'm sure the problem is with my Dodge. I'm going to have my Dodge dealership check this out, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has experienced this issue and what may be the problem/cause/ and cure.
Thanks for reading this long post. Hope someone can help.