Recommended Air Bag Helper Springs and Compressor System For a 2019 Ram 3500 Dually

Updated 06/13/2022 | Published 06/03/2022

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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle

(1351)

$484.33

Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - EZ Mount

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$799.95

Question:

Tow Vehicle - 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4, quad cab, long bed, dual rear wheel, with the cummins diesel engine. Trailer - Keystone Alpine 3900RE, dry weight of about 12,970, GVWR of 15,500, hitch weight 2955, all per posted specs. Bought the trailer 2 months ago and had it shipped up to family on the east coast. Well be at the trailer early to mid summer. At that time Ill take it over the scales to get actual weights and such as we get it all set up for our full timing adventure. Just had a bunch of work done on the new to us tow vehicle to get it set up how I wanted it mechanically. I plan on swapping the trailers hitch out from an Air Ride 5th Wheel over to a Goosebox. We want to have full use of the bed and not have to lug a fifth wheel hitch in and out of it. I have not added an onboard air system nor air bags to the truck yet. Im pretty certain at least on board air is in the cards for the near future. Not sure yet about air bags. What do you think about air bags on the rear axle of the truck for this set up? Absolutely necessary? Eh, nice to have? What sort of improvements to the ride quality would be seen with airbags? What should I be asking but am not because I dont know yet what I dont know? Thanks for the assistance!

asked by: Walter W

Expert Reply:

I recommend using the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus Air Springs # AL88231 on your 2019 Ram 3500. These air springs have internal jounce bumpers that help to reduce the bouncing that often occurs when hitting bumps and going over bridges with your 5th wheel attached. With the amount of tongue weight your Keystone Alpine will have I feel they are necessary as they improve the safety of you and your family while driving.

I recommend the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System # AL74000EZ as it allows you to control the air springs individually to get the best ride quality even with uneven loads. It can be controlled by either the included wireless remote or by using the Air Lift app with your smart phone. There is also a smart manifold that monitors the air pressure while you drive. It will adjust air pressure if it changes by +/- 3psi to ensure you do not damage your air bags.

expert reply by: Bud M