This will be my first tow with a TH TT. Im used to large 5th wheels. So a few questions regaurding my topic.1. How many of you tow with air bags with the WD bars? If so what PSI? BTW, my truck sits level with just airbags and no bars attached. Do I really even need the bars?2. When on the beach, should I unhook the bars or leave them connected till I get to my spot.

2wd unhook before hitting the sand, 4x4, you only really need to unhook if you are going over dunes. dropping air pressure in ALL tires is far more important then weather the wd is attached or not.

Larry unhook the bars that will unload weight from the trailer to the truck. air down and go for it.

1) Yes you need the bars even with the bags. Your hitch probably states that as well, certain weight up to # without WD and above that you need WD. Deflate the air bags unhooked, use a measuring tape to measure the top of front bumper and rear bumper to ground. Now hook up, use WD bars and measure again, adjust air bags so you're level and should be the same measurments as without the trailer or equal for front/rear bumper.

jackxclan wrote:Larry unhook the bars that will unload weight from the trailer to the truck. air down and go for it.X2

Y-Guy wrote:1) Yes you need the bars even with the bags. Your hitch probably states that as well, certain weight up to # without WD and above that you need WD. Deflate the air bags unhooked, use a measuring tape to measure the top of front bumper and rear bumper to ground. Now hook up, use WD bars and measure again, adjust air bags so you're level and should be the same measurments as without the trailer or equal for front/rear bumper.i put about 35-40 psi in my bags. Trailer sits level. No WD bars driving around block. No faster than 25mph. So I should hook up. Measures front and rear bumpers. Then tighten bars to level. Add air in bags?

pismo beach sand with wd bars and airbags. few questions.

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Y-Guy
Moderator
Jun 13, 2014
1) Yes you need the bars even with the bags. Your hitch probably states that as well, certain weight up to # without WD and above that you need WD. Deflate the air bags unhooked, use a measuring tape to measure the top of front bumper and rear bumper to ground. Now hook up, use WD bars and measure again, adjust air bags so you're level and should be the same measurments as without the trailer or equal for front/rear bumper.
jackxclan
Explorer
Jun 13, 2014
Larry unhook the bars that will unload weight from the trailer to the truck. air down and go for it.
christopherglen
Explorer
Jun 13, 2014
2wd unhook before hitting the sand, 4x4, you only really need to unhook if you are going over dunes. dropping air pressure in ALL tires is far more important then weather the wd is attached or not.

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