Should I consider an onboard air pump??
I am considering a FW with a pin weight of 2000 lbs. My vehicle is a 2016 Ram 2500 diesel with a rear axle of 6500 gawr. I plan on installing firestone air ride bags. My question is how practical i...
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mtofell1 wrote:
Overkill for your situation - I have the same truck, Firestone bags and a slightly heavier 5th and do just fine with a portable compressor/battery jumper. I honestly don't need the bags as the coils on the Ram do great but a bit of extra support is nice. It just stiffens up the hinge between the truck and trailer. I usually run between 30-40 psi in the bags. I've never even slightly considered wanting to adjust while on the fly.
Yes and No, the OP likely will not need air bags. So no need for an air compressor. That said when we moved to the 2016 from the 2001 with PacBrake powered by compressed air. It also gave me air for my truck horn, inflate tires, and run my air powered Brad and staple drivers. My on board air compressor and tank fit in the space between the frame and outside sheet metal, so no lost storage space, and much stronger 12 volt compressor. With 2.5 gallons of 150 psi air I can also operate my impact wrench. It isn’t always about the least expensive solution.
