Air Lift SmartAir

Mile High wrote:
After having the Smart Air on one truck, and now the Wireless One on this truck, I've noted that the wireless one will maintain pressure to the selected pressure, rather than just pump it up and forget it. I didn't realize it would do that until after I installed and had a small leak. Every few minutes, the pump would start and readjust. Not the same as the Smart air that works on a magnet switch that maintains a preset level, but maintaining a preset pressure is the next best thing.

I think you answered the best between the two, It seems that the Smartair , and correct me if wrong you have a preset height or air pressure, and no way to change that unless you get under the truck ,and reset the height ???

The wireless, and something I didn't know was that it maintains the set air pressure if there is a loss of air. I have to assume that you can also change air pressure on the fly ?? . That is an option that I had on my previous truck.

After having the Smart Air on one truck, and now the Wireless One on this truck, I've noted that the wireless one will maintain pressure to the selected pressure, rather than just pump it up and forget it. I didn't realize it would do that until after I installed and had a small leak. Every few minutes, the pump would start and readjust. Not the same as the Smart air that works on a magnet switch that maintains a preset level, but maintaining a preset pressure is the next best thing.

checca wrote:

up2nogood wrote:

checca wrote:
I have the SmartAir system, I installed a digital air gauge in the cab so I can see the air pressure, also two switches. One switch turns the system on and off, since most of the time I found I didn't need it always adjusting the air pressure while driving. The second is a dump valve control, allowing me to dump out all the air.

I love it!

When going to tow I fill the bed with everything we are taking and all the people in the truck, then allow it to auto level. Just switch it off after that and the airbags are picking up the trucks extra load. Hook up to the trailer and go. When you get to the camp ground turn on the dump switch and let the airbags deflate, making unloading and unhitching much easier.

If I tow empty, going to maintenance, wash, etc. I found I only need 5 to 10 psi in the airbags for the best ride. I can get that by allowing the system to auto level, then using the dump switch and gauge lower the pressure to the desired amount.

The second best thing is if you send someone else to pick stuff in your truck, just leave the auto level on and you know they will not have to mess with it.

I fail to see any advantage to the Smartair to start with, and then having to add gauges ,switches ,and additional airlines.,what was the motive, why not just go to the Airlift 72000. No gauges no wiring, and no air lines to run to the cab. Everything is on the remote ,air pressure, deflate ,and inflate. Also you adjust air on the fly if wanted ,and thats a feature that I do want.

My point just trying to understand any advantage to the Smartair, correct me if I am wrong ,but I don't see any.

No air lines to the cab, only four wires total. You have the advantage of always the same ride height with the touch of one button. Along with the control of a manual or wireless system. If you use your truck for more then just your rv, smart air is really the way to go IMO.

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up2nogood wrote:

checca wrote:
I have the SmartAir system, I installed a digital air gauge in the cab so I can see the air pressure, also two switches. One switch turns the system on and off, since most of the time I found I didn't need it always adjusting the air pressure while driving. The second is a dump valve control, allowing me to dump out all the air.

I love it!

When going to tow I fill the bed with everything we are taking and all the people in the truck, then allow it to auto level. Just switch it off after that and the airbags are picking up the trucks extra load. Hook up to the trailer and go. When you get to the camp ground turn on the dump switch and let the airbags deflate, making unloading and unhitching much easier.

If I tow empty, going to maintenance, wash, etc. I found I only need 5 to 10 psi in the airbags for the best ride. I can get that by allowing the system to auto level, then using the dump switch and gauge lower the pressure to the desired amount.

The second best thing is if you send someone else to pick stuff in your truck, just leave the auto level on and you know they will not have to mess with it.

I fail to see any advantage to the Smartair to start with, and then having to add gauges ,switches ,and additional airlines.,what was the motive, why not just go to the Airlift 72000. No gauges no wiring, and no air lines to run to the cab. Everything is on the remote ,air pressure, deflate ,and inflate. Also you adjust air on the fly if wanted ,and thats a feature that I do want.

My point just trying to understand any advantage to the Smartair, correct me if I am wrong ,but I don't see any.

No air lines to the cab, only four wires total. You have the advantage of always the same ride height with the touch of one button. Along with the control of a manual or wireless system. If you use your truck for more then just your rv, smart air is really the way to go IMO.

I installed one on my last truck because I could, and I enjoyed having it. It just took care of itself and kept me level with any load.

The only downside is you had to be quick to disconnect the 5er after you used the landing gear to raise the pin box, or the bags would deflate before you could open the jaws and pull down on the pin. The remedy was to just lower the landing gear to the new level, but sometimes a pain it the butt.

Racine96 wrote:
I haven't have the need for. I put air before leaving and have no need to add air in route.

My thoughts exactly. Unless I'm misunderstanding the purpose of the air bags it's to level the truck when hauling heavy. Air up when loaded and leave it alone.:h

Racine96 wrote:
I haven't have the need for. I put air before leaving and have no need to add air in route.

Then all you need is a tire pump ,and airbags, good for you.

avvidclif1 wrote:
Yep said tire pressure, meant air bag pressure. I still say I'm not going down the road adjusting the pressure.

Mabel did you feel that bump, do I need to change the pressure?

GRIN... Different strokes for different folks

As I said I don't either, but its nice if one wants to. Not sure why that would be an issue with anyone. Mabel is usually happy about the ride.

I haven't have the need for. I put air before leaving and have no need to add air in route.

Yep said tire pressure, meant air bag pressure. I still say I'm not going down the road adjusting the pressure.

Mabel did you feel that bump, do I need to change the pressure?

GRIN... Different strokes for different folks