After a 1/2 year of owning this new to me 2001 Fleetwood Flair 31A I just discovered two air nipples in the bay where my sewer and electrical are. There is a little plaque that states the air pressure must be maintained to a minimum amount, but that minimum amount of PSI is not stated. I put an air gauge to the nipples and both register zero psi. I called Fleetwood, they said that Ford would have installed the air bags and gave me the number to call, Ford says that Fleetwood would have installed the air bags so I should get the info from them. I gave up and have come here to ask the question. How much air psi should I put in those bags. Thanks Bill.

Ford didn't install the airbags, infact they might be 3rd party and not Fleetwood either.Minimum is probably around 5 psi, I usually run mine around 7 to 10.

I have air lift and the minimum amount is 50 lbs. for their bags.error on who made them.

I have air bags on my Coachmen. I tried 50psi to begin with and really felt little difference. I then tried 70 psi what a difference. Now I run all the time at 70psi. Coach handles better, less roll and much more stability. I think you need to try different pressures to determine what pressure you need to run. First check what brand of air bags you have then check their web site for the pressure range you need to try.

LaPlaya wrote:After a 1/2 year of owning this new to me 2001 Fleetwood Flair 31A I just discovered two air nipples in the bay where my sewer and electrical are. There is a little plaque that states the air pressure must be maintained to a minimum amount, but that minimum amount of PSI is not stated. I put an air gauge to the nipples and both register zero psi. I called Fleetwood, they said that Ford would have installed the air bags and gave me the number to call, Ford says that Fleetwood would have installed the air bags so I should get the info from them. I gave up and have come here to ask the question. How much air psi should I put in those bags. Thanks Bill.We have the Firestone Ride-Rites on our coach and minimum pressure for them is 5psi and maximum 100psi.Here's a link to their site for information:http://www.firestoneip.com/site-resources/ride-rite/installation/2070.pdfGood luck and safe travels..:)

I have Air Lift bags. The plaque says 20-100 psi, their website says 5 minimum -just enough to make them keep their shape. I find 20 gives a good level of additional support without affecting the ride height.

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n7bsn
Explorer
May 02, 2013
Ford didn't install the airbags, infact they might be 3rd party and not Fleetwood either.

Minimum is probably around 5 psi, I usually run mine around 7 to 10.
MountainAir05
Explorer II
May 02, 2013
I have air lift and the minimum amount is 50 lbs. for their bags.

error on who made them.
bartletttravell
Explorer
May 02, 2013
I have air bags on my Coachmen. I tried 50psi to begin with and really felt little difference. I then tried 70 psi what a difference. Now I run all the time at 70psi. Coach handles better, less roll and much more stability.
I think you need to try different pressures to determine what pressure you need to run.
First check what brand of air bags you have then check their web site for the pressure range you need to try.
LVJ58
Explorer
May 02, 2013
LaPlaya wrote:
After a 1/2 year of owning this new to me 2001 Fleetwood Flair 31A I just discovered two air nipples in the bay where my sewer and electrical are. There is a little plaque that states the air pressure must be maintained to a minimum amount, but that minimum amount of PSI is not stated. I put an air gauge to the nipples and both register zero psi. I called Fleetwood, they said that Ford would have installed the air bags and gave me the number to call, Ford says that Fleetwood would have installed the air bags so I should get the info from them. I gave up and have come here to ask the question. How much air psi should I put in those bags. Thanks Bill.

We have the Firestone Ride-Rites on our coach and minimum pressure for them is 5psi and maximum 100psi.

Here's a link to their site for information:

http://www.firestoneip.com/site-resources/ride-rite/installation/2070.pdf

Good luck and safe travels..:)
jvander
Explorer
May 02, 2013
I have Air Lift bags. The plaque says 20-100 psi, their website says 5 minimum -just enough to make them keep their shape. I find 20 gives a good level of additional support without affecting the ride height.
LaPlaya
Explorer
May 02, 2013
Where would I look to find out what make the bags are?
jvander
Explorer
May 03, 2013
If there is no sticker or plaque, you'll probably have to look at the air bags themselves.
LaPlaya
Explorer
May 03, 2013
There is a little plaque with the warning about not going below the minimum air pressure. I will take a closer look at it in the weekend for a manufacturers name. Thanks.
jhilley
Explorer
May 03, 2013
I have AirLift on my F-53 and the range is 30 to 100 psi.
whem2fish
Explorer
May 03, 2013
my rear weight is 7,500 lbs i run 65 lbs