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    Weight Distribution Hitch AND Firestone Airbags setup

    Hi, I have a 2022 2600 RB Imagine and it towed ok with the Blue Ox WD hitch, and a 2017 F150. Setup was done at the dealer in November of 2021. The back end of the truck sagged just a little and towing was ok. Talking to a lot of folks, they told me Airbags would make the ride better when towing and would take out some of the sag. So I just installed Firestone Ride-Rites. There are several schools of thought on inflating the airbags before hooking up the Trailer to the Weight Distribution hitch vs. hooking up the Trailer and WD hitch as normal, then air the airbags until the truck appears close to level.

    Can I get some thoughts on when and how those with Airbags AND WD hitches do this? Thank you!
    2022 Imagine 2600RB
    F150 Lariat 5.0L, 3.55, HD Tow Package
    Dallas, Texas area
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    Bob Davis2
    Adding air to the bags before hooking up will raise the rear of the truck higher, making it more difficult to connect the trailer. I see no benefit. Adding air to bags does nothing to change tongue weight.

    If you haven't seen it, check out this lengthy thread on the topic: https://gdrvowners.com/towing-and-hi...wing-a-315rlts

    Bottom line: I connect WDH and all the cabling. Before departure the bags are inflated to the known value that works for me. (This is the value where the truck and trailer are as parallel to the road as possible AND it "feels right" to the posterior sensor.)

    Howard
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    Howard & Francine
    2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus

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      Thanks Howard, great info. The video was very helpful. I lean toward using the same approach as you. Thanks again!
      2022 Imagine 2600RB
      F150 Lariat 5.0L, 3.55, HD Tow Package
      Dallas, Texas area

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