Airbags- built in air compressor or manual fill?

dave17352, not worth arguing, which is a hijack itself. PMs can be a good thing.

Wayne
Moderator

Reddog1 wrote:

dave17352 wrote:
Seems a little over zealous. But oh well. You just deleted the original posters second question and my response. I don't understand that at all. Have a good evening.

Respectfully, you probably would be the first to complain about hijacking a thread. As for the OPs question, okay but feeds into the hijack. The OP can re-post if they want, and are satisfied their post is not being hijacked. It is the OPs thread, and the OP may choose to change direction.

Unfortunately, most Airbag threads get hijacked with obsessed nay Sayers, and die without reasonable discussion.

Wayne
Moderator

Respectfully Wayne, I don't think I have ever complained about a hijacked thread. Also my first response directly answered the OP first question and I mentioned the two other products I have used. My second post directly answered the the 2nd question the OP posted. As you could see I quoted him. But like I said oh well, it is what it is. So again have a good evening. I pm'd the OP with my thoughts on his second question.

Dave

I have had both situations (no compressor and with compressor). If you can pay the extra for the compressor, here are my advantages having one:

1. No need to carry a pump
2. The simplicity of having a compressor means you can change air pressure on the fly
3. I like going down the road and when conditions warrant it, I can add or release air on the fly to adjust my ride while I'm driving.
4. When loading and unloading the camper, I have complete control over my bed height at the flip of a switch.
5. Some people have figured out how to tap into the compressor to use it for other needs; (e.g. Blowing up inflatable kayaks, balls, etc.)
6. If heavy winds come up while driving, you can add air to one side to reduce lean
7. Sometimes, I only need a bit of air to level the camper. Nice to do that inside the camper while watching my level.

dave17352 wrote:
Seems a little over zealous. But oh well. You just deleted the original posters second question and my response. I don't understand that at all. Have a good evening.

Respectfully, you probably would be the first to complain about hijacking a thread. As for the OPs question, okay but feeds into the hijack. The OP can re-post if they want, and are satisfied their post is not being hijacked. It is the OPs thread, and the OP may choose to change direction.

Unfortunately, most Airbag threads get hijacked with obsessed nay Sayers, and die without reasonable discussion.

Wayne
Moderator

I have had no on-board compressor, and have/had an on-board compressor. I recently changed Trucks, and moved my on-board compressor and added air bags.

On my current truck, I use my airbags to to level side to side when camping with my TC. It is very convenient having the on-board compressor. I do not need the airbags for my 4200 lb TC, due to the existing suspension. NOTE, DO NOT NEED. That said, should I tow a heavy trailer, it could be to my advantage having the air bags. There are circumstances that an on-board compressor is nice, if you want to spend the money.

I also have a 5th wheel. I have had occasions where I did not want to disconnect from the 5th wheel, but needed to raise the front of the 5th wheel. Rather than use blocks and other stuff, it was very convenient to simply raise the 5th wheel plate in the truck with the air bags.

Wayne

Seems a little over zealous. But oh well. You just deleted the original posters second question and my response. I don't understand that at all. Have a good evening.

BTW, I bought the single compressor and installed it myself, so my cost was closer to $300. I didn't need the ability to adjust leveling side-to-side, or wireless remote control, or any of that fancy stuff. If it were going to cost me $800, I'm not sure I would spend the money.

Wow Reddog1 you notice his last question the OP posted himself.

It can be argued forever if you should or should not use air bags. Your question was "Which is the best to go for a truck camper, built in air compressor or manual?". Post that do not address your question (Which is the best to go for a truck camper, built in air compressor or manual?) will be deleted as Off Topic. For members that want to argue Pros and Cons of airbags, I suggest you start another thread and not hijack this one.

Wayne
Moderator

I use a bike pump. I use three pressures. one for no trailer (zero psi) one horse in the trailer (25psi), two horses in the trailer (35 psi). It takes about three pumps per bag. That to me is not worth spending 800 for a compressor system