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Old 07-01-2013, 04:41 PM   #61
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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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Old 07-01-2013, 06:43 PM   #62
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I just looked at the Airsafe Website. That looks awesome. Will it work with ProPride/Hensley?
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Old 07-01-2013, 10:34 PM   #63
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I just looked at the Airsafe Website. That looks awesome. Will it work with ProPride/Hensley?
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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Old 07-01-2013, 10:44 PM   #64
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how much do these run in cost? sorry if that has already been answered.
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Old 07-02-2013, 09:48 AM   #65
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how much do these run in cost? sorry if that has already been answered.
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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Old 07-02-2013, 09:59 AM   #66
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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.

What WD/sway control hitch setup do you use with yours?
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Old 07-02-2013, 10:00 AM   #67
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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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Old 07-02-2013, 11:16 AM   #68
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any issues with using this hitch and using WD properly? I may be thinking about it all wrong.

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.

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Old 07-02-2013, 12:21 PM   #69
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The AirSafe folks claim a 20% reduction in the effectiveness of the weight distribution when used with their hitch. ...
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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Old 07-02-2013, 01:25 PM   #70
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silver goose, how is your sway control then with this setup?
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Old 07-02-2013, 02:10 PM   #71
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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.
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What WD/sway control hitch setup do you use with yours?
I use the Reese Dual Cam with 800lb torsion bars
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Old 07-02-2013, 05:14 PM   #73
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silver goose, how is your sway control then with this setup?
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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Cool - if the sway works for me I will be going tht route
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Easy self install correct?

I will need class 5 then as well it appears
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Easy self install correct?

I will need class 5 then as well it appears
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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Old 07-02-2013, 05:53 PM   #77
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Easy self install correct?

I will need class 5 then as well it appears


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.

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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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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.?
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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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.
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