jnoflane2
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Skid Row Joe wrote:I've got some rugged after RV manufacturer's aftermarket flimsy airbags failed on my '02 Ford 24' 7.3 Powerstroke E450. I wish I remembered the brand and online source for the beefy aftermarket brand airbags I then procured. They've held up for a lot of years now, and, a lot of miles. If they ever fail, I won't know their sourcing.
Do you have brakes on your #10K capacity car hauler trailer? Your trailer loaded, seems 70% of your coaches weight. Is that safe even with trailer brakes? Just wondering. ??
The motorcycles are up front and the FJ Cruiser has to be a little to the back. Measured tongue weight was about 8% of total. That is too light, despite it being about 650 lbs.
The equalizer snug it down and it towed perfectly on my first tow, about a month ago.
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Regardless, I installed the Airlift, airbag system for the E350. It is a HUGE game changer... Love having the system. Since I am riding on 'air', the ride is so much smoother and more planted.
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Thanks, John
2021 Gulf Stream Conquest 6237LE
w/ Ford 7.3L V8
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jnoflane2
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Skid Row Joe wrote:I've got some rugged after RV manufacturer's aftermarket flimsy airbags failed on my '02 Ford 24' 7.3 Powerstroke E450. I wish I remembered the brand and online source for the beefy aftermarket brand airbags I then procured. They've held up for a lot of years now, and, a lot of miles. If they ever fail, I won't know their sourcing.
Do you have brakes on your #10K capacity car hauler trailer? Your trailer loaded, seems 70% of your coaches weight. Is that safe even with trailer brakes? Just wondering. ??
Yep... Four massive brakes on both axles of the trailer. Gotta have that towing the mountains in Colorado.
I always tow with full tank of fresh water, which adds another 400lbs to the rear RV axle, but also makes it more planted and stable.
I should also mention that I installed massive, after-market anti-sway bars (Hellwig), and that snugs the rig down as well.
Love my setup and the Godzilla V8 is a beast. Never a lack of power, even with the loaded trailer.
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