Suspension Enhancement to Help Sag on 2015 Ford F-150 Towing R-Pod

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My apologies Kyle, I thought I was referring to the Roadmaster Active Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit I wanted to stay away from the maintenance of the air systems. Would that system work equally well at reducing the drop that I am seeing? Sincere thanks,

asked by: John G

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The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2582 that fit your 2015 Ford F-150 will do a great job of reducing the sag that occurs when you hook up your r-pod RP-190 trailer.

The reason for that is. these springs have a 4,800 lb capacity, which is more than enough to support the additional tongue weight (also called hitch weight) that an RP-190 adds. The Firestone Ride-Rite air springs are the best-performing, most dependable air bags available due to their construction so you have made a great choice and this is absolutely what I would have told you is the best option if you were looking for a recommendation.

The accompanying photo shows these air springs installed on a 2015 F-150, and I have added links to a video review and install for you to check out of the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2582.

I do highly recommend adding Tubing Cutter # AL10530 to ensure straight lines during the install, as well as Firestone Air Command I Compressor System # F2158 or # F2610 so you can control the air pressure of the springs much easier from the comfort of your F-150's cab.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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John G.

4/2/2020

My apologies Kyle, I thought I was referring to the Roadmaster Active Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit I wanted to stay away from the maintenance of the air systems. Would that system work equally well at reducing the drop that I am seeing? Sincere thanks,

Kyle S.

4/2/2020

No problem at all, and I can absolutely understand that the maintenance of air bag systems is something that isn't for everyone. In regards to the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit, this will also do the job you are looking for to eliminate sag, because it too has the needed capacity for your 2015 F-150 which will be towing an RP-190. The best option for your truck with this trailer is the 2,000 lb capacity RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-Y. What the RAS Kit will do is take the force normally put on your truck's leaf springs from the weight of your trailer, resulting in your suspension working as normal, not having to take the weight of the trailer, so you won't sag. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-Y.

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