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Originally Posted by mtnguy
Just wondering, why airbags ?? With a 700 lb. tongue weight trailer (non TM) with WDH, and the bed loaded, my truck still rides slightly high in back.
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Mtnguy,
I asked the same question. Do I need the air bags or not?
First, I don't want to use a WDH. The one I have weighs more than I want to handle. The part that goes in the reciever feels like 60 pounds or so, maybe more. I am 69 with a tricky back. I don't want to push my back's limit either.
Second, I talked to Matt at Custom RV about it. He recommended the air bags. He said that although the truck can handle the 500# tongue weight out behind the axle, thousands of miles with that extra weight will cause the springs to deteriorate more rapidly. I do not have experience with towing heavy trailers. I've had truck campers before, but have only had tent trailers.
So, since I tend towards "better safe than sorry" in most things, I took his advice.
Tom