I am probably being paranoid for no reason as many people have air bags installed on their PSD. I just installed the Ride Rite bags on my 2015 F250. I noticed the drivers side is so close to the brake lines (upper mount) and thought if it fails, it would take out my brake lines. Am I worried over nothing?

 

I don't usually have more than 25 or 30 psi in mine. I'm not thinking that would cause much damage.

 

I believe so. I've never had one of these just outright bust in over 20 years of using bags on ambulances. Usually a pin hole develops and it will leak, but these are on trucks with very high mileage. I love my bags!

 

Thanks for the comforting response. Fri will be my first tow experience using the bags. Headed to Hershey Park Campground for the weekend.

 

You will be amazed at the difference they make. Have a great trip.

 

I started with 25 pounds in mine for the first tow. It was too much. She felt like she was floating back there. Settled on 20 for the last two seasons, with an occasional bump up. You'll find your comfort zone, and you will be amazed at the difference. Safe travels!

 

Just remember to air the bags up to pressure once you have the trailer connected and you'll be fine..
There was one member that had air his up to 100 PSI before hooking up the trailer. I don't think he blew a bag, but a line did come loose as I recall..

 

That's great advice. It's become a habit of mine. Once I'm hooked up and the landing gear is retracted, I inflate. Once I get to the site, even before dropping my landing gear, I deflate.

 

If anything happens it will be slowly as they will develope a small leak as the small air line will not keep up with the leak.

 

I also installed the ride rite bags on my truck as well. The kit instructions say for a 2015 year model to zip tie the rubber lines out of the way.

 

Trip Report - I inflated them to 20 psi. This got me to 3/4" below my unloaded measurement. On the 150 mile trip, everything seemed fine. The trailer felt a little floaty. On the way back, I inflated them to 15 psi and the floaty feeling was gone. We were much lighter than norm. Usually we have the bikes and other gear with us. Next week we are off to a four day excursion at Camp Luray. We'll be loaded a little heavier then. Still thinking of running 20 psi as a starter for that trip. So far so good. Thanks for all he tips.

 

Great to hear!!!!