Northern Lite and newer Chevy 3500 DRW, Anyone have this setup? Need airbags?
Northern Lite and newer Chevy 3500 DRW, Anyone have this setup? Need airbags?
Xcbiker |
Jan 26 2018, 04:25 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 26-January 18 Member No.: 9,945 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, CC, D/A, 4x4 Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift talon and fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Camper coming soon. Northern Lite 10-2 SE loaded. Debating air bags. |
Hey all, I’m having a NL 10-2 SE delivered in March. I have a 2016 Chevy 3500 DRW CC D/A 4x4. I’m told the camper will be around 3400 Lbs dry, so I’m figuring ~ 4200 wet and loaded. Does anyone have this setup or a similar wet weight? If so, did you need airbags to level? I may tow a cargo trailer as well but it shouldn’t have a high tongue weight. Thanks — just trying to decide if I should get the bags installed now, or wait and see.
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Chief 2 |
Jan 27 2018, 07:10 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 19-March 17 Member No.: 9,469 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2005 Chevrolet 3500 4x4 Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac with Quick Loads Truck and Camper Setup: 2005 Chevy 3500 4x4 Edge Attitude, 4" exhaust, Airaid Air Intake, Ranchos, Air Bags, Hellwig Big Wig, Cabover struts. Lance 1172 loaded with 200 watt Renogy solar and Zamp controller |
QUOTE(Xcbiker @ Jan 26 2018, 04:25 PM) Hey all, I’m having a NL 10-2 SE delivered in March. I have a 2016 Chevy 3500 DRW CC D/A 4x4. I’m told the camper will be around 3400 Lbs dry, so I’m figuring ~ 4200 wet and loaded. Does anyone have this setup or a similar wet weight? If so, did you need airbags to level? I may tow a cargo trailer as well but it shouldn’t have a high tongue weight. Thanks — just trying to decide if I should get the bags installed now, or wait and see. I don't have the same set up, but I would wait and see how the truck handles the camper before throwing money at suspension mods. You may not need the bags. |
SidecarFlip |
Jan 27 2018, 12:39 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
If it was my truck, I have the bags installed anyway. They do make for a more stable, less roll prone ride when cornering. You have plenty of truck but it's always good to have that 'little extra', just in case.
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Xcbiker |
Jan 27 2018, 01:05 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 26-January 18 Member No.: 9,945 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, CC, D/A, 4x4 Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift talon and fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Camper coming soon. Northern Lite 10-2 SE loaded. Debating air bags. |
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Xcbiker |
Jan 27 2018, 01:06 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 26-January 18 Member No.: 9,945 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, CC, D/A, 4x4 Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift talon and fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Camper coming soon. Northern Lite 10-2 SE loaded. Debating air bags. |
Thanks for your replies folks....much appreciated.
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SidecarFlip |
Jan 27 2018, 03:58 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
I have air lift bags on my 1 ton and there is an added benefit that a lot of people don't realize and that is, lightly inflated (I keep mine at a minimum 5 psi all the time, loaded or not), lightly inflated bags take that annoying kick out of the suspension when crossing tar strips unloaded.
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