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pjay9
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Feb 15, 2015

Air suspension as level system pj

I have done a bit of a search and see a number of air suspension postings...some are way over the top for what I am thinking.

Theory: Install airbags on rear and replace front springs with an air spring system. This will supossedly provide a better ride. (I had airbags long ago on a 3/4 PUp and they were needed. This truck doesn't need rear bags.) The main purpose of the bags for me is to provide a leveling system once I am stopped. Some places have slope enough that you have to correct for it to keep the refer going and doors from swinging. Question: Is there enough movement in front bag system to prop up the front end of the PUp when parked. I am almost positive that I can get a controller that does each side independantly.

I ask this as I was using the TC jacks to do the job but that requires unhooking tiedowns and waiting for the jack to reach the ground, then fiddel with level while standing in the cold and wet...don't want to do that anymore.

Your thoughts and ideas are welcome.

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  • palmwhit wrote:
    pjay9 wrote:
    mbloof wrote:


    Done the block thing, no more of that if I can do it another way...I am retired!



    "To retire is to begin to die".
    Pablo Casals

    Maybe a resort or hotel with valet parking and room service should be considered????
    Don't mean to be nasty but, good grief! How lazy is too much!
    Get a tent and sleep in that for a summers worth and you really won't give a hoot!


    Pffft! Have some coffee, Sheesh! I for one think the OP's question is an interesting one which has merit for some. With many people disabled or unable to get down on their hands/knees to work with blocks without pain, this could be a big deal.
  • pjay9 wrote:
    mbloof wrote:


    Done the block thing, no more of that if I can do it another way...I am retired!



    "To retire is to begin to die".
    Pablo Casals

    Maybe a resort or hotel with valet parking and room service should be considered????
    Don't mean to be nasty but, good grief! How lazy is too much!
    Get a tent and sleep in that for a summers worth and you really won't give a hoot!
  • I have a set of the anderson levellers but they're pretty narrow, like 6". Not sure they support enough of the truck tire so I haven't used them yet.

    I actually bought the ones for changing a tire, they give a bit more height and have a higher weight rating. They also have a pattern on the bottom for traction and come with a rubber pad for concrete/asphalt or other hard surfaces.
  • pianotuna wrote:
    Hi,

    You may want to try these:


    They cost about $40 each and are called Anderson Levelers.



    Interesting concept and I bet it works most of the time.

    I found the the plastic blocks under the wheels would slip on a hard surface...wonder if these would too.
  • mbloof wrote:
    I mounted a bubble level on my trucks dash board after ensuring (with 4' level) that the truck&scamper was level. A few layers of doublesided sticky tape later I can get <= 1" right in the cab.

    No camper jacks, just lots of leveling blocks


    Done the block thing, no more of that if I can do it another way...I am retired!
  • This could work if you have the room for the air bag. You would have to weigh the front end of the truck when empty and again with the camper on to determine the capacity of the bag needed. This will determine the diameter of the bag and if you have enough clearance to install it. It would require some fabrication of the mounting brackets, and there is a difference in shock absorbers between coil spring and air bags.
  • I mounted a bubble level on my trucks dash board after ensuring (with 4' level) that the truck&scamper was level. A few layers of doublesided sticky tape later I can get <= 1" right in the cab.

    No camper jacks, just lots of leveling blocks