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jnoflane2
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May 09, 2023

Air Bags for my Gulfstream

I have the little 24' 6237LE by Gulfstream. It is built on the Ford E350 chassis and has the Ford Godzilla V8.

I recently added a motorcycle carrier, that I can slip into the receiver hitch to haul my motorcycle, and I am not exceeding the weight limits. But, it really sags the back of the camper, especially when I am carrying a full load of fresh water and the black/gray tanks are around 1/2 full.

Additionally, this past weekend I purchased a Car Hauler (16', 10k), which will carry our Jeep Wrangler and a Motorcycle. The Airlift should help to level and stabilize the towing of the trailer.

Having installed two AirLift systems on my pickups, I love those units and they have performed for me excellent for years. So... I contacted them again, to solve for my Class C. I received the unit today and will be installing this coming weekend.

If anyone has any tips on the install on an E350, I am all ears.


https://www.airliftcompany.com/vehicles/ford/e-350-super-duty/e-350-motorhome/2019/



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    jnoflane2
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2023
    Skid Row Joe wrote:
    I've got some rugged after RV manufacturer's aftermarket flimsy airbags failed on my '02 Ford 24' 7.3 Powerstroke E450. I wish I remembered the brand and online source for the beefy aftermarket brand airbags I then procured. They've held up for a lot of years now, and, a lot of miles. If they ever fail, I won't know their sourcing.

    Do you have brakes on your #10K capacity car hauler trailer? Your trailer loaded, seems 70% of your coaches weight. Is that safe even with trailer brakes? Just wondering. ??



    Yep... Four massive brakes on both axles of the trailer. Gotta have that towing the mountains in Colorado.

    I always tow with full tank of fresh water, which adds another 400lbs to the rear RV axle, but also makes it more planted and stable.

    I should also mention that I installed massive, after-market anti-sway bars (Hellwig), and that snugs the rig down as well.

    Love my setup and the Godzilla V8 is a beast. Never a lack of power, even with the loaded trailer.

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