2015 RAM 2500 4x4 6.7 + Air Lift 5000

[emm-dee]

Originally Posted by Twisted1

Run 2 sep lines. You dont want 1 bag filling another going around a corner or a load shift. I put a remote controlled compressor on mine. Makes it easy to see pressure in each bag and fill / deflate when I connect/disconnect. Honestly I do it so frequently I cant imagine filling via the 2 ports I ran as backups .

I don't think any of these trucks have the handling capability to go through a turn fast enough to move the air from one bag to the other.

[Big1]

So any one that have run the one fitting for both bags have you ever had any problem with air transferring or not working right because this is what I'm leaning toward doing until I can get the money for a compressor?

[emm-dee]

Originally Posted by Big1

So any one that have run the one fitting for both bags have you ever had any problem with air transferring or not working right because this is what I'm leaning toward doing until I can get the money for a compressor?

No problems. I can fill the bags through the schrader valve on the rear bumper or the onboard air compressor.

[Captain America]

I never had a problem with air transfer with bags tied together. I have the single zone compressor that fills/empties both bags simultaneously.

I called Air Lift with this question and they recommend the single zone compressor while towing a 5th wheel. However, if you have a cab over camper they recommend the two zone. With the higher center of gravity of the cab over the TV will have a tendency to roll in corners, thus causing air transfer between bags.

Also, if you load one side of your TV heavier than the other I would separate the bags. You can increase air on the heavy side to level the load.


Sorry for the crude drawing

[Big1]

Originally Posted by Captain America

I never had a problem with air transfer with bags tied together. I have the single zone compressor that fills/empties both bags simultaneously.

I called Air Lift with this question and they recommend the single zone compressor while towing a 5th wheel. However, if you have a cab over camper they recommend the two zone. With the higher center of gravity of the cab over the TV will have a tendency to roll in corners, thus causing air transfer between bags.

Also, if you load one side of your TV heavier than the other I would separate the bags. You can increase air on the heavy side to level the load.

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Okay, thank you I got it now, I'm leaning to just have the one fitting to fill both bags, since I will be using it for towing my TT or hauling I don't never load uneven. I'm about to order the bags and I have the "T" fitting on the way also.

[Big1]

Originally Posted by Captain America

I never had a problem with air transfer with bags tied together. I have the single zone compressor that fills/empties both bags simultaneously.

I called Air Lift with this question and they recommend the single zone compressor while towing a 5th wheel. However, if you have a cab over camper they recommend the two zone. With the higher center of gravity of the cab over the TV will have a tendency to roll in corners, thus causing air transfer between bags.

Also, if you load one side of your TV heavier than the other I would separate the bags. You can increase air on the heavy side to level the load.

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No problem I see now, I was able to blow it up some more so I can see.

[Dutchmen Trevor]

To Big1,
I think either way would be fine for what your doing at the end of the day, but just food for thought...
If you DO someday decide to install a compressor, they are designed to automatically monitor and fill each side separately. It also has a warning system which tells you if a bag (left or right) is leaking. If you do one circuit with the splitter then you can't narrow down one side, it will fill both sides the same. See picture below, shows the display which monitors left and right. Either way you'll be happy with your purchase! Merry Christmas

[Big1]

Yes sir, I am going to install a compressor with it but just not now or if I get some more money for Christmas or after, I order Firestone ride air bag, I got a good deal on those, just can't wait to install it.