Should I Get Loadlifter 5000 Or 7500 For Towing A 15K Fifth Wheel

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I have 2012 F350 SRW. I just recently bought a 5th wheel 15k lbs and I’ve been between getting the Air Lift 5000 Ultimate Plus or the 7500xl. I’m not sure which would be more suitable. The payload is less than 4k so my initial thought was that 5000 was fine to help out, but also don’t want to over burden the bags. Are they a good option or would the 7500xl be better? Pin weight on the camper is about 2.1k if that helps too. Thank you!

asked by: Zachary W

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the 7500 kits are used on vehicles that have a constant heavy load in the bed like a salt spreader or truck bed camper.

For your 2012 Ford F-350 I recommend the Air lift Loadlifter 5000 Ultimate # AL88396. I prefer the ultimate kit because the air bags feature internal jounce bumpers. This adds stability, and also acts as a failsafe if you ever were to lose pressure. 5000 lbs of capacity is more than enough for a 15K camper, and you will not be coming close to over-burdening the bags.

You also have the option of adding an on board compressor. For that I recommend the Air Lift Wireless compressor # AL25980. This is a single path compressor that can be controlled with the included remote, or via the Air Lift smartphone app. The smartphone app is very nice to have. Not only does it give you full control at your fingertips, but you have access to real time diagnostics that standard compressors do not offer.

I have linked a few of our install and review videos below if you want to take a look.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the…

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Answer 3

I wish there was an easy solution I can recommend but Air Lift will void your warranty if you run lower than 5 psi in the bags and the compressor kit won't let you do that anyway. 5 psi SHOULDN'T make it unbearably stiff so I'd hate to…

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Answer 5

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The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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The shipping weight of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3305 is 152 lbs so it will be just under that after you remove the packaging. Although it is still pretty hefty, the head unit part #BWRVC3006 can easily be removed off of the…

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Answer 8

Yes, you will want to use a sliding fifth wheel hitch since your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 has a standard sized bed. This will help prevent the nose of your 5th wheel from coming into contact with the cab of your bed when making turns. The only exemption…

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Answer 9

Yes, you will want to use a sliding fifth wheel hitch for your 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 that has a standard sized bed. Using a sliding hitch will prevent the nose of your 5th wheel trailer from coming in contact with the cab or your bed when making…

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Answer 10

The DeeZee Combo Auxiliary Tank #DZ92740X referenced in your question is actually not confirmed to fit your 2016 Ford F-250 short bed. The tank and tool box measures 54 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 17-3/4 inches tall. For your particular truck, I…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

The DeeZee Truck Bed Auxiliary Tank - Rectangle - Aluminum - 38 Gallon #DZ91752X are only intended for using Diesel fuel according to my contact at the manufacturer. It would be a large liability for them to sign off on using it for gasoline because…

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