DKean
Mays Landing NJ.
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Is it worth the extra money to get a compressor with the air bags.Iam having the dealer do the installation.Iam thinking if i have a compressor i can also have a storage tank. Then i can get some TRAIN HHHOOORRRRRNNNNSSSSS!!!! hee hee hee.The difference between men and boys is the price of their TOYS. Thanks Don Kean.
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tomtahoe
Near the beach, California
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What kind truck and what weight truck camper are you hauling?
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DKean
Mays Landing NJ.
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I have a 99.5 F250 7.3 4x4 CC long bed with towing pkg,no camping pkg. I was going to get a fifth wheel and changed my mind and ordered a 9.5 Northstar Igloo.They say that the dry weight is just shy 2200#. I know iam over weight out of the gate (8800# gvwr). Just like almost all other slide ins. Thanks Don Kean.
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Wrenchtraveller
BC Canada
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Dkean, I am not sure if the air bag controls are worth the extra money to you, but I know I would not pay extra for them . If they came with the bags I probably would not have put them on. But this is me, and I am sure you will get posts from people who love them. Good.
My truck is a tall F350 4X4 so I just put my air valves right in the wheel well above the tire. Easy to fill and check with my tire guage. I carry a good 12 volt compressor but I have never had to top up an air bag yet. I run 40 PSI loaded and 15 PSI empty. Take care.
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centurian
langley, b.c.,canada
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I bought a couple of air gauges from an industrial shop and installed them and the air stems in the truck. Then for $15 I bought a 12 volt compressor that I plug into the lighter and store under my seat when I'm not using it. Alot cheaper than buying the controls and compressor that the airbag companies sell and works like a charm. Also it sure is nice on a wet or cold day to be able to do everything without getting out of the truck.
98 2500 dodge cummins,airbags,rancho 9000's,E rated tires
9'6'' 2000 Citation,stablelift
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Camp, Forrest, Camp!
Boise, ID
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Weird. I have never heard of anyone mounting the valves inside the cab, and just last night I was talking to my wife and we had the same idea.
-2000 Chevy K3500 CC DRW. 7.4L, Auto, 1985 Lance 900, 1999 Bayliner Capri 1800LS Outboard
-Air Lift bags, Torklift tie-downs, Superhitch w/48", Rancho RS9000X, K&N FIPK, MagnaFlow exhaust, Hypertech.
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bigfootford
Fair Oaks, California
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If I had it to do over again I would have done what centurian did. I have the air bags with the pump. What I like is the ability to raise or lower the rear of the truck and camper by a couple of inches when we are setting up at a camping spot. You can even change the left right angle by a couple of inches, fine tuning before you drop the jacks. When setting up, if I need to raise front or rear I always make sure the rear is high by an inch or so, then let the air out of the bags to adjust level..That is the main reason I went with the pump. You can do the same with the portable pump but it isn't quite as easy.
94 F-250 ex cab,460, E40D tranny,airbags w/pump,bilstein shocks, 2000 Bigfoot 9.6 2500 camper, Progressive Dynamics 9260, Trimetric monitor and an eu2000i honda genny.
Wife and Molly- Ausie,Queensland healer
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sirwilliam
VICTORIA
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DKean:
I have had Ride-Rite airbags with the compressor kit and in-cab controls in both my previous and present truck. I was able to transfer the bags and kit and controls to my new truck without a hitch. It is great to be able to adjust that pressure while going down the road for sure. On my previous truck I went 2 years by just pumping up the bags from the chucks I had mounted on the frame rail in front of the rear wheels. It's hard to get the pressures just right for that perfect ride. With this kit and controls not a problem anymore. It's an easy kit to install (about 1.5 hours) and it comes complete with everything needed. Good Luck..................Steve...
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Steve  
5'ER
TV = 02 CHEVY SILVERADO K2500HD DMXALLY XCAB LB, RANCHO SHOCKS RIDE-RITES INCAB CONTROLLER KIT BD-POWER XMONITOR CW PYRO BOOST DIGITAL INDICATION HI-JACKER DOUBLE PIVOT PRODOGY
5'ER = 03 CITATION SUPREME26RKS LDD WGT/PIN WGT = 10450/1800
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bluefishgary
Middle River,MD
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i would not pay extra. i have a 2hp air compressor and
just start gen.
1994 ford F-350 4x4 srw
2003 lance 1030 w/everything
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I caught a fish once -it was fun
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dbkennel
Puget Sound WA
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I have the in cab controlls, and love it. On my last truck I also had the in cab controlls. When I got this one, I went without at first. I have a 12 compressor with the cig lighter adapter. I would just fill the bags manually. I missed the in cab controlls, so I got them. I did the install myself, so I figured the $ I saved in labor paid for the in cab controlls.
I use the airbags to tweek the level of the rig at camp. We primalrily boondock -
Leveling at camp: I put a level in the upper left corner of my truck, and another on the door of my truck. When I am close to level, I stop, I make perfect the leveling of the truck with the in cab controlls, either adding or removing air as needed. I don't even leave the cab of the truck until I am totally level. My brother calls me spoiled. 
I still can use an external compressor. But haven't bothered since getting the in cab controlls.
2002 Chevy 2500HD 4X4, 9200# GVWR, 6.0L, Auto, 4.10 axle
2007 Adventurere 810ws
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