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Jan 7, 2012 | 01:02 PM

#16

Major Marvin

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Sounds like real good times. I'd like to go the same route some day. Only problem is that I have two large dogs. Nice looking camper. Enjoy the camping and the open road.

Jan 7, 2012 | 04:34 PM

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lud04X

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From: Richland, WA

If you ever need to look at a Superhitch setup. I'm down in Tri-Cities, WA. You can stop by anytime.

Here's mine...

Jan 7, 2012 | 06:43 PM

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oldbird1965

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From: AZ

Ya Tim, that way you don't have to stay in their house at night, gives you a break, LOL!

lud, I love it when they have slides, makes all the difference. Does yours Tim?

Jan 7, 2012 | 07:11 PM

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AirLiftCompany

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DRRXR

Hey I see the cost for the bags and hardware; how about the other items. Compressor, air tank remote etc...

The control units vary depending on the options you choose and where you shop around at. Typically the cheaper and simpler units go for around $180/200. The more advance units such as our wireless systems go for around $350.

Jan 8, 2012 | 12:21 AM

#20

mountaineer27

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From: emporium

Mine are Helwigs but the Firestones are basically the same set up. I'm running a custom 20 gal air tank on mine as well. (I run a train horn)

And they do help!

Jan 8, 2012 | 08:59 AM

#21

oldbird1965

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I would need a heavier duty truck if it wasn't for the bags.

Jan 8, 2012 | 02:24 PM

#22

Tim Young

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From: North Central Washington

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldbird1965

Ya Tim, that way you don't have to stay in their house at night, gives you a break, LOL!

lud, I love it when they have slides, makes all the difference. Does yours Tim?

Yes, mine does have a slide.

Jan 8, 2012 | 07:54 PM

#23

joe_13894

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From: The boonies by Dallas OR

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Originally Posted by raytasch

Like the Airlift guy says, individual side controls. That can make a lot of difference. Does that truck have a lift?

That is an absolute must with a truck camper. Truck campers produce more sway than any other cargo. If you tie the two bags together, the air will go from the outside bag to the inside bag when you corner. If you have them separate the air can't move and the higher pressure on the outside bag will combat sway.

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Jan 9, 2012 | 08:12 AM

#24

Neal 97 250

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From: Johnson City, TN.

I run Firestone bags and they perfom well. I would like to upgrade to a system with a compressor sometime in the future though. So think about that when you order.
AirLift sounds like a nice way to go too.

Jan 17, 2012 | 11:24 PM

#25

Tim Young

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From: North Central Washington

I just ordered a set of Air Lift Air Springs and a Load Controller Compressor from Amazon. Along with the $100 rebate and free shipping it seems like a good deal.

Thanks Airlift Mike for the tip on the rebate, here's what I ordered.

1 "Air Lift 25856 Load Controller Dual Heavy Duty Compressor"
Automotive; $325.50
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC

1 "AIR LIFT 57215 LoadLifter 5000 Series Rear Air Spring Kit"
Misc.; $262.50
In Stock
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC