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Wikel
Explorer
Nov 16, 2016

Can rear airbags help with departure angle?

I know there are a number of things to be concerned with related to "off-roading" a truck camper but I have seen quite a few pics of jacks and campers run into the ground while trying to cross streams, washouts, etc... Could rear airbags help increase the departure angle and if so, what's been the degree increase? I'm sure someone has looked into this or has some experience around this but I've been unable to find it through searching the site.

Thanks :)
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  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Nov 16, 2016
    The angle depends on the overhang and length of of the TC. It's possible to inflate the airbag to the extent that it decreases the stability. That's why many of us use bump stop extensions. The maximum reasonable lift would be the unloaded height.

    If you were going to make this work the best, in cab air controls would be very helpful, so you wouldn't have to run high pressure all of the time.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Nov 16, 2016
    Sure they can. Depends on your setup, but if you have 11' camper, with rear 7 ft behind the axle, the 2" lift at the airbag can give you 4" rear lift.

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