Recommended Air Bag Kit for Towing a Fifth Wheel with a 2020 Ram 2500 4x4

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What airbags do you recommend for my 2020 Ram 2500 4x4?

asked by: Steve

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For towing your fifth wheel with your Ram 2500 4x4 you can't go wrong with a set of Firestone air bags. The Firestones are a great air bag and my go to when it comes to suspension enhancements period. When using these air bags versus the other brands available you can actually allow your vehicle's suspension to hang for general maintenance where that is not recommended with Airlift systems.

For heavy duty use the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle part # F2706 are the way to go. These offer a load-leveling capacity of 7,500 lbs and for normal duty hauling the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle part # F2598 offers a load-leveling capacity of 5,000 lbs. Both systems help to level your vehicle back out returning it to the factory ride height and restoring the handling characteristics of the Ram. They also take a lot of the stress off of the system allowing it to last a lot longer.

Please will not increase your truck's weight-carrying capacity. They are designed for leveling and stress relief do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.

These can be inflated using an air compressor either one at home or the station or you can use an on board compressor so you aren't reliant on outside air.

I recommend Firestone Air Command II - Analog Gauge w/ Heavy Duty Compressor - Dual Function - 150 psi part # F2219 if your like to have gauges and a wired system or the Firestone Air Command Compressor System w/ Wireless Remote and Heavy Duty Compressor - Dual Path part # F96VV if you want to go with a wireless option. I like the wired option because it is more cost effective and I like the gauge but it does require more install work so keep that in mind. Happy Hauling!

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

The airbags that I recommend for your 2018 Ford F-250 are the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part #AL57399. These airbags will not interfere with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part #BWGNRK1116 as you can see…

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Answer 2

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 3

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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For your 2019 Ram 2500 I highly recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Air Helper Springs #F2706. These air springs are confirmed to fit the rear axle of your Ram and are compatible with the frame brackets from 5th wheel hitch base rails. These…

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Answer 5

So there is an option for a compressor that will let you fill up your tires as well, but the wireless Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs #AL74000 doesn't have that capability. There aren't wireless options for a…

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If you needed a kit that would run your air accessories, inflate tires, and keep constant pressure in air bags you'd need two separate compressor and tank setups. Or you could use the Air Compressor - 145 psi #F2549 that you mentioned for both…

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You're going to need a compressor with an air tank of at least 2 gallons, so I recommend going with the Air Command II Xtreme Duty Compressor #F2549 . This comes with a 2 gallon air tank, compressor and wiring to install. If you wanted to go with…

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Answer 8

To select your correct JT's Strong Arm stabilizer kit for your 2017 Montana 3950BR 5th wheel you will want to measure the distance between your landing gear legs. If less than 58-inches use kit #LC191024 or kit #LC191023 if there is more than…

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Answer 9

I do have everything you need to use a swivel wheel trailer on your 5th wheel trailer but we do not carry them nor do we have anything similar therefore you will need to source the trailer elsewhere. In order to use a swivel wheel trailer to haul…

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Answer 10

If you are not pulling the trailer level, I recommend making that adjustment. This may mean adjusting your king pin on your 33 foot Rockwood Ultra Lite Camper or adjusting the height on your Companion 5th wheel hitch #BWRVK3500-5W. It would…

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Answer 11

Yes, you will want to use some sort of thread sealer like part #LT37482 or pipe tape like part #A05-0265 on the NPT fittings inside of the MB Sturgis Single Stage Propane Regulator part #108072. As a general rule, all NPT fittings should have some…

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Answer 12

All you need to do is take a utility knife and cut the plastic covering the stake pocket out. Then you can use the Thule TracRac SR #TH43002XT-781.

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