AirSafe users who also have Equalizer hitches

[rperrym]

Could those users of equalizer hitches that are now also using an AirSafe hitch tell me if they had to make any adjustments to their equalizer setups when they installed the AirSafe hitch.
Thanks,
Rick

[jdalrymple]

Mine did not require any.


Regards,

JD

[Lumatic]

I use a Husky. No mods needed. I got a good deal on the Husky that came with 800-1200# spring bars which would ordinarily be way too stiff. The buffering of my Airsafe V makes that a moot point.

[gwmc]

I have an Armada with Equalizer pulling 25' Classic. Bought a Ford F350 and airsafe hitch, plus a spare equalizer head (still have the Armada too).
Initially I set up the Equalizer head with the same number of washers (to control the tilt of the bars). However, that turned out to produce way more downward tilt, there must be manufacturing differences between Equalizer heads.
So I've adjusted the washers to get slightly less downward tilt than before. This means a bit less weight distribution, but I don't need it with the F350 and Airsafe, I think. Haven't taken it out for a drive yet (next weekend). Will post learnings.

[gwmc]

Finally got to take my F350 with new hitch for a ride. The combination works beautifully - very stable and steady.
My original concern about the ball being too high was unfounded. The tongue weight produces just enough sag to make the Airstream perfectly level once hooked up.
My safety chains and umbilical cord are long enough to reach comfortably, without modifications.

[rperrym]

Thanks for the pictures. Are these the original safety chains and the original power cord?
Mine must be shorter for some reason, because when I hooked up the Airsafe and the Equalizer, neither one reached. I am confused.
Rick

[gwmc]

Originally Posted by rperrym

Thanks for the pictures. Are these the original safety chains and the original power cord?
Rick

Yes, mine is totally stock. What year is yours? Mine is a 2007 25' Classic.

It shouldn't be hard to add a few piece of chain and an umbilical pig tail. Mount another socket on your Airsafe?

[graysailor]

I have never heard of AirSafe. Do they work well? Seems like you might need a compressor to keep the bags full.

[gwmc]

Just a bicycle pump. About 50psi for me. Holds air just like a tire. Works very well (smooths the ride). And allows me to open the tailgate with AS attached.

[Larry C]

I've used the AirSafe for 3 years, we currently own a 2001, 30' Excella, with a Reese Dual Cam hitch. It's fantastic, first long trip was to Alaska, 14,000 miles. We're currently on a "big circle" trip from Lower Alabama to Seattle, and back....my total experience with the AirSafe has been approximetly 60,000 miles. I carry about 35 psi in the airbag, depending on how the AS is loaded.
I did have to make an extension cord for the umbilical cord, about 14" long. I do carry a 12 volt compressor, but seldom have to add air.

[graysailor]

Would airbags on the TV accomplish the same thing?

[Silver Goose]

Originally Posted by graysailor

Would airbags on the TV accomplish the same thing?

Not really. The AirSafe decouples much of the vertical movement between the TV and the TT at the hitch. The 1st thing I observed when going over a grade crossing, the thumpity thump as the trailer wheels crossed the tracks was greatly reduced. Then on sections of concrete highways where the equally spaced joints sometimes cause the combo to bounce sharply in a rhythm, the AirSafe is very good at softening the oscillations. My TV has factory airbags in the rear and the addition of the AirSafe was a noticeable improvement.

[dznf0g]

Ready made extensions here. Doubt you could piece it together for much less.

Extension Kit for ProPride 3P or Hensley Arrow - ProPride, Inc.

[Airstreamer67]

I've used my AirSafe Class V hitch for almost 40,000 miles from coast-to-coast since getting it in 2006.

It has proven to be a great asset over the less-than-smooth roads we have to drive on. It has has stopped the trailer's body shearing and rivet popping I had been experiencing with a conventional hitch and my heavy F250 tow vehicle.

I am still amazed at how the trailer floats on the AirSafe's air bags without being jerked around by the truck's heavy-handed suspension.

[graysailor]

My AS dealer told me that AirSafe is a good system but it you loose an airbag then your dead in the water. Not sure what he meant by that.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by graysailor

My AS dealer told me that AirSafe is a good system but it you loose an airbag then your dead in the water. Not sure what he meant by that.

Hi, I seen one that was too low on air pressure and it was sitting on the bottom stops. The only effect this would have would be like you didn't have this unit at all. [rougher ride]

[rperrym]

After bolting on the weight distribution bracket I received from AirSafe, I was wondering if anyone had experienced an incident in which the bracket came off of the AirSafe. There are only 4 small bolts and no nuts that hold that bracket to the back of the AirSafe hitch. (As compared to the equalizer hitch head that bolts on to this bracket using long 3/4 inch bolts with nuts.) This seems to be the weak link in this assembly. I would certainly appreciate any ideas on this.
Thanks,
Rick

[rperrym]

After bolting on the weight distribution bracket I received from AirSafe, I was wondering if anyone had experienced an incident in which the bracket came off of the AirSafe. There are only 4 small bolts and no nuts that hold that bracket to the back of the AirSafe hitch. (As compared to the equalizer hitch head that bolts on to this bracket using long 3/4 inch bolts with nuts.) This seems to be the weak link in this assembly. I would certainly appreciate any ideas on this.
Thanks,
Rick

[Larry C]

I've used my Airsafe for the past three years, pulled our 30 Excella, and a 36 foot Open Range that weighed in excess of 13,000 pounds. In the past three years, we've traveled 30,000 miles, and no problems....Use it as designed, or if you have a problem, call them, they are good people, and have been very helpful whenever I've had questions.

[Larry C]

Me thinks your dealer hasn't taken the time to get familiar with the AirSafe. If my some odd chance the bag does fail, it will still carry the trailer safely.....Those bags are made by Firestone, and they have made air bag suspension systems for at least 35 years.