air bags on truck
We were told that by adding air bags to our truck we could pull a 5th wheel that is heavier than the manufacturers recommendations. Does anyone know about this? We have been told by more than one RV dealership that this is so.
Forum Discussion
- #1 Need truck and trailer specifics posted. #2 Air bags just level the rear. They don’t add capacity until the weakest link is beefed up, and it’s usually something besides the springs. #3 When it comes to fifth wheels, pin weight capacity of the truck is just as important as tow capacity. #4 Never pay any attention to any salesman (trailer nor truck) when discussing capacity of anything. #5 Google this subject—tons of discussion on this site.
- If you need airbags, your overloaded!
- From what I understand reading the forums, the general consensus is that air bags level the ride and may transfer some weight to the front (did I get that right?) but it does not increase your max payload or your max towing weight. It may improve the ride as well.
- Depending on your tow vehicle there's probably no doubt that it will pull it especially if its' a diesel but the problem arises if you get in an accident where someone gets hurt or killed and the lawyers will have a field day with you for negligence.
- If the sales people will lie about that. what other lies and BS are they telling you???
Lillyputz - No.
You may keep it from squatting, but that's not going to magically increase your weight ratings. Ahh.. the good ol' RV salesman: "Your truck will tow anything on the lot."
