[Nissanloyalist]

Originally Posted by Austin

This thread has some experienced tow'ers in it...

My truck is almost here!

My question is this - Should I consider airbags (I like the Firestone Sport-Rite airbags) with the setup I've outlined below?

I've decided on a Komfort 23t travel trailer.
4600lb unloaded weight, 780lb hitch weight. Those are mfr stated weights, of course, as I don't have the trailer yet. I'm figuring between 5500-6000lbs when loaded for a full week of boondocking...

I've got a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller, I've ordered a Reese straight line WD/Dual Cam sway control hitch setup.

I plan on removing the two 12v batteries on the front of the a frame and installing either 4 or 6 6volt t125's, so a bit more tongue weight there.

To all you guys who tow heavy loads, should I get airbags?

I'll tell you from my experience with them is that I would not be w/o them. There is a big difference when towing with a little sag in the back and driving in the "stock" position. Espescially with wind. I have done it both ways. The also help in distributing weight of the trailer as well. I have found a great increase in handleing with mine. Just another point of view. I now have a pin weight on my 5er of about 1250 wet with a 300 lb hitch and the airbags make this no problem.