How Much Weight Does The Lippert Center Point Suspension Upgrade Add To The Trailer

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How much does the entire Lippert Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade - Tandem Axle Item # LC1565391 Weigh-including all parts. I need to know how much this suspension upgrade will increase the total weight of my travel trailer. Thank You.

asked by: John A

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Hi John,

The Lippert Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade # LC1565391 cumulatively weighs 104lbs. You wouldn't really notice a difference in weight with this system installed.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

This is a really good question but you do not have to install anything beyond what comes with the Lippert Center Point #LC1565391. The 2 inch lift that gets added does not need to be compensated with longer hangers. So with just this kit you'll…

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The Lippert Center Point system part #LC1565391 would work just fine with the Mor/Ryde X Factor Crossmember setup you have on your trailer. The crossmembers would not interfere at all with this kit.

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Answer 3

As long as you have a tandem axle trailer with double eye leaf springs the Lippert Components Center Point #LC1565391 will work. This upgrade comes with 1/4" air line hose so if you are wanting to control the air bags from inside the cab of your…

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Answer 4

The recommended air pressure for the Lippert Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade #LC1565391 is going to be 5 PSI for every 1,000 pounds. So for your 27,000 lb. trailer you would be looking at 135 PSI. The #LC1565391 only goes up to…

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Answer 5

The Lippert Components Center Point Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade #LC1565391 referenced in your question does not have a specified weight rating and it will work great on your tandem 10K axles. I verified this with my contact at Lippert. Equalizers…

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Answer 6

The Lippert Center Point Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade #LC1565391 for tandem axle trailers will provide a substantial improvement in ride quality over standard equalizers. This is why nearly all semi trucks use an air ride suspension of one type or…

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Answer 7

The 2" gained in trailer height comes from the height of the Lippert Center Point #LC1565391 itself. Increasing the air pressure will not gain any significant height as the air spring uses a lever type design which only moves the lower mount a…

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Answer 8

Using the Center Point suspension #LC1565391 for tandem axles or #LC1565401 for triple axles will raise the height of the trailer by 2 inches. There isn't a way around that unfortunately but typically additional ground clearance works well for…

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Answer 9

You could convert your tandem axle trailer to air ride like with the Lippert Center Point part #LC1565391 but this does not replace the leaf springs or give them additional support. This is more designed to smooth out the ride quality. For a kit that…

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Answer 10

Nope, a compressor is not needed in order to use and maintain the air bags of the Lippert Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade #LC1565391. You can simply maintain and fill the air bags with any simple air filling station at a gas…

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Answer 11

You need to use the included shackles of the Lippert Center Point System #LC1565391 that you referenced. I spoke with my contact at Lippert and they emailed me the following: They would need to use the supplied shackles that came with the center…

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Answer 12

The Lippert Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade is perfectly compatible with your 5th Airborne Premium Fifth Wheel Air Ride Coupler. We have not received any reports of their being too much cushion when using the two together, or a…

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