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07-01-2013, 04:41 PM
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Commercial Member
2016 27' International
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Wilton
, California
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Just put another 2000 miles on my Airsafe. Nothing but great things to say about this hitch.
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07-01-2013, 06:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
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I just looked at the Airsafe Website. That looks awesome. Will it work with ProPride/Hensley?
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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07-01-2013, 10:34 PM
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George
2007 25' Classic
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m.hony
I just looked at the Airsafe Website. That looks awesome. Will it work with ProPride/Hensley?
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There is no obvious technical reason why it wouldn't work. However I think the combination would be unmanageably heavy. Probably more than 250 lbs.
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2007 Classic 25'/ 2013 Cayenne GTS/ 2015 GMC 2500HD Denali
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07-01-2013, 10:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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how much do these run in cost? sorry if that has already been answered.
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07-02-2013, 09:48 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Springfield
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 82
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Class VI AirSafe
Quote:
Originally Posted by PharmGeek
how much do these run in cost? sorry if that has already been answered.
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My cost for the class VI was $1600. Well worth the investment. Smooth ride and no more popped rivets out of the front locker frame.
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07-02-2013, 09:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lylesgl
My cost for the class VI was $1600. Well worth the investment. Smooth ride and no more popped rivets out of the front locker frame.
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What WD/sway control hitch setup do you use with yours?
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07-02-2013, 10:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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any issues with using this hitch and using WD properly? I may be thinking about it all wrong.
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07-02-2013, 11:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PharmGeek
any issues with using this hitch and using WD properly? I may be thinking about it all wrong.
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The AirSafe folks claim a 20% reduction in the effectiveness of the weight distribution when used with their hitch.
I readily admit I have no idea what they mean by that, or how one might measure.
As all here who have chosen small TVs like to mention, most Airstreams can be towed with less than a 3/4 or one ton truck.
I chose a 3/4 truck for a variety of reasons, but mostly because I wanted the payload capacity to carry whatever gear I might want to take in addition to the trailer. And, not to have generators and fuel, and other "dirty" hardware, in my living spaces.
That being said, I am more interested in the sway control properties of the dual cam system than a huge amount of weight transfer. The heavy truck can tow the Airstream fine without any weight distribution, but I do find merit in transferring some of the tongue weight off the hitch and back onto the truck.
The AirSafe hitch has a very stiff sliding interface. It "binds" somewhat to allow the WD hardware to do most of its job, but still slides upon impact to dampen the ride of the trailer.
As all who have commented have said, there is an obvious improvement in ride of both the TV and trailer after adding the AirSafe.
Regards,
JD
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'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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07-02-2013, 12:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdalrymple
The AirSafe folks claim a 20% reduction in the effectiveness of the weight distribution when used with their hitch. ...
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This is what they state on their website:
"When Weight Distribution Bracket is used on any Air Safe receiver hitch you must reduce tongue weight capacity by 25%, example… Class 4 - 1,000 tongue weight reduces to 750 lbs, Class 5 – 1,400 tongue weight reduces to 1,050 lbs, Class 6 – 2,000 lbs to 1,500 lbs, Class 8 – 3,000 lbs to 2,250 lbs."
When I ordered, I called to get confirmation on that point. The Class 4 unit would normally handle 800# tongue weight, but factoring in the torsional forces of a WD system, they highly recommend the Class 5 unit. I don't believe the AirSafe reduces the effectiveness of the WD system. It does move the ball further from the rear axle and that may have implication on sway control.
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07-02-2013, 01:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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silver goose, how is your sway control then with this setup?
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07-02-2013, 02:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,809
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If anyone decides to buy an AirSafe hitch mention AirSafes Referral Program and my ID number (CSID: 22620) and I'll split my reward with you. Just make sure you send me a PM so I'll know where to send your check.
I'm not part of their company, just a satisfied customer.
If your going to buy one anyway, why not get a few bucks back.
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07-02-2013, 03:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Springfield
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 82
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PharmGeek
What WD/sway control hitch setup do you use with yours?
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I use the Reese Dual Cam with 800lb torsion bars
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07-02-2013, 05:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PharmGeek
silver goose, how is your sway control then with this setup?
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I also use a Reese Dual Cam with 800# bars. I've towed with the Reese with and without the AirSafe. Seat of the pants, I can't tell any difference in sway, but there is a marked improvement in the smoothness of the ride with the AirSafe.
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07-02-2013, 05:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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Cool - if the sway works for me I will be going tht route
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07-02-2013, 05:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Easy self install correct?
I will need class 5 then as well it appears
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07-02-2013, 05:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PharmGeek
Easy self install correct?
I will need class 5 then as well it appears
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Some receivers sit further back from the edge of the bumper. They offer a couple different length draw bars to accommodate this. Measure the distance from the pin hole in your receiver to where it would intersect a vertical line dropped from the end of the bumper. Call AirSafe and htey will advise the correct length bar to order.
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07-02-2013, 05:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PharmGeek
Easy self install correct?
I will need class 5 then as well it appears
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I had installed the Reese dual cam load levelers onto my trailer tongue before I began using the AirSafe. The small adjustment in the "straight behind" point of the cams was only a few turns of the turnbuckle after the addition of the AirSafe.
So, well within the adjustment range.
Regards,
JD
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'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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07-03-2013, 01:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 27' Flying Cloud
2011 30' International
mooresburg
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 206
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Received my Airsafe hitch today, and it was very easy install, and my rock tamers fit perfect. One problem, my chains are to short, what did anyone do you extend your chains.?
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07-03-2013, 03:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gtc6452
Received my Airsafe hitch today, and it was very easy install, and my rock tamers fit perfect. One problem, my chains are to short, what did anyone do you extend your chains.?
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Gtc6452 - in the photo below you can see chain extensions bolted in to the chains. This came with an extension kit with my ProPride hitch. I assume you can purchase them at a Home Depot or NAPA/Autozone type shop. I used plastic zip ties to hold up the additional links of the extensions - could have cut them off but this works just as well.
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07-03-2013, 04:10 PM
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#80
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4 Rivet Member
2017 27' Tommy Bahama
2016 30' Flying Cloud
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Hot Springs Village
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 328
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Airsafe Hitch
I ordered the extension kit from Propride for 50.00. It comes with extension chains and a short extension for the power cord. I needed both when I used the Airsafe with my Equalizer.
Rick
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