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lawrosa
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Mar 13, 2018

Air bags increase tongue or pin weight??? Interesting!!

Came across this video.. It seems air bags increase TW when adjusted for a level ride. I never would of assumed this.. I would think the same for the 5th wheel guys. Its interesting none of the ...
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Chum_lee
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Mar 17, 2018
mike-s wrote:
red31 wrote:
lawrosa wrote:



For anyone who has a hard time understanding why the airbags increase the rear (axle) weight - they push down on the axle in order to push the frame up.



I understand why axle loads change using the load equalizing bar vs. the air bags but I'm having a hard time understanding your analogy. So, . . . are you saying that I weigh more standing up than when I'm sitting down? Please explain.

Chum lee

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