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July 12, 2012 - 9:01 pm
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I have new Firestone airbag lifters on my TV.  Pressure in the bags is to be a minimum of 5# to a max of 35#.  The 5# of pressure is in the system, do I increase the pressure before I hitch up the Pup or after?  My thought is that since I am to use the bags to maintain a level TV with the weight on the hitch, I should put the air in after I hitch the Pup to the van.  If you have used airbag lifters, How have you used them? :reader:

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Mike

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July 13, 2012 - 2:26 am
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not me personally, but a neighbor always inflated, hitched up, then adjusted as needed...SLOWLY

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July 13, 2012 - 7:05 am
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I don't have them but if it doesn't say anything in the instructions for the airbags, I would inflate prior to hitching up.  Like O1YF6 said, its easier to make adjustments afterwards if needed.  And I bet after you hitch up a time or 2 you will know exactly how many #'s you need.

Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer.  Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.

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July 13, 2012 - 10:41 am
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+ ^

Never used air bags, only have read posts of others who have.  But I'd make a guess that it's better to let a little air out after inflation then finding out there's not enough and trying to inflate with all the weight  (hey, that rhymes!) ~

Like all things related to camping/campers/towing, we learn a bunch by the practical experience of doing it.  Of course, it sure doesn't hurt to know some of the pitfalls of others who experienced before hand!

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July 13, 2012 - 11:00 am
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Thanks for all of your responses!!

Mike

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