F350 with 5th wheel, need air bags?
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F350 with 5th wheel, need air bags?
I will take deliver of my new 2018 F350 CCLB 4X4 in a couple of weeks.
My current truck is a 2006 Ram 2500 4X4 and it needs air bags on the rear to level for towing, RV is 13500 GVWR. Which is more than the Dodge is rated at, so getting new truck.
The Ram sags with the trailer hitched so I installed the airbags.
Does anyone with a 14k trailer and a 350 use airbags or does the stock suspension handle it fine?
My current truck is a 2006 Ram 2500 4X4 and it needs air bags on the rear to level for towing, RV is 13500 GVWR. Which is more than the Dodge is rated at, so getting new truck.
The Ram sags with the trailer hitched so I installed the airbags.
Does anyone with a 14k trailer and a 350 use airbags or does the stock suspension handle it fine?
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My trailer is 14k empty and my 350 is level with a 3k pin weight. The rear overload spring only touches in the back and the front only touches on bumps. I was holding off on air bags until I got the new trailer and saw the set up. I needed them on my previous '15 250, and am glad i don't need them now. Just one less thing to worry about.
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That's one nice looking rig slapshot12.
My trailer is 14k empty and my 350 is level with a 3k pin weight. The rear overload spring only touches in the back and the front only touches on bumps. I was holding off on air bags until I got the new trailer and saw the set up. I needed them on my previous '15 250, and am glad i don't need them now. Just one less thing to worry about.
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I’m using a 37 lb Andersen Ultimate Hitch. The hitch is set at the center height position. I have 7-1/2” clearance between the truck bedrails and the trailer overhang.
The truck bed sags 3” when the trailer is hitched.
Here’s a picture getting ready to lower the trailer onto the Andersen ball. Notice the red stick I use to gauge how far to back up. I remove the stick before lowering the trailer onto the ball.
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Radio flyer, I’m not mtnguy but we have identical trailers and trucks. Grand Design Reflection 337RLS and 2017 F350 CCSB 4x4.
I’m using a 37 lb Andersen Ultimate Hitch. The hitch is set at the center height position. I have 7-1/2” clearance between the truck bedrails and the trailer overhang.
The truck bed sags 3” when the trailer is hitched.
Here’s a picture getting ready to lower the trailer onto the Andersen ball. Notice the red stick I use to gauge how far to back up. I remove the stick before lowering the trailer onto the ball.
I’m using a 37 lb Andersen Ultimate Hitch. The hitch is set at the center height position. I have 7-1/2” clearance between the truck bedrails and the trailer overhang.
The truck bed sags 3” when the trailer is hitched.
Here’s a picture getting ready to lower the trailer onto the Andersen ball. Notice the red stick I use to gauge how far to back up. I remove the stick before lowering the trailer onto the ball.
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