on a bumper pull with air bags its actually proven to take weight off the front wheels

I recommend both though. Way more stability and comfort with adding the airbags in addition to a weight distribution hitch.

You may be correct.... but by the nature of science, you have a more distributed weight no matter what. Probably not what he says, "help you carry more", but rather, "help you haul to your truck's max capacity. (Via standard hitch.)"

It would give a better ride and prevent role also give you more stability on the capacity of the vehicle. This is called assist. You could also go to heavier shocks or add a leaf spring witch I have seen done. On 1500 trucks they generally give you a softer ride. But adding just airbags can give you a more stable ride as well as a comfortable ride. My camper has a distribution hitch but it might still have a slite sag so with bags I can find tune the level of the truck. Usually about 20 to 30 lbs. In my case maybe a 1/2 " rise. Stability and comfort is what I notice. And it will help your suspension so it does not have to do all the work.

Semi trucks, generally used for hauling heavy loads daily, use air bags on the drive axles and the cab. Also on the trailer axles. So it would stand to reason, if you're going to tow/haul things with your p/u truck, adding air bags would increase ride quality and add longevity to springs, bushings, and general drive train components. I can say for sure, theyll be on every p/u I own from here on out. Night and day difference in the towing/ hauling experience.

@@LightGesture there is no bout adoubt it, fedguy is completely correct !!!

@@jeffsellars5179 you're clueless, semi's are in a whole 'nother world.

Assuming you have a bumper pull, that was a mistake. Airbags don't distribute any weight back into the front axle. All they do is give stability and add comfort while towing. Because the airbags are between the rear axle and frame, and the weight is behind the axle at the bumper, the airbags actually act as a fulcrum and take more weight off the front. It should be used in conjunction with a weight distribution system.

This information is inaccurate. Airbags don't distribute weight back into the front axle and don't increase towing or payload capacity. The benefit of airbags is to increase stability and comfort under heavy loads. Only a weight distribution hitch can help with transferring weight back to the front axle.

His pickup also had obviously modified suspension. Normal stock vehicle, it does not do that. Towing with a modified suspension isn’t great on the best of days.

I have airbags on my 2021 GMC elevation and just keep 5 lbs in them when not pulling my camper. It rides the same as if I didn't have them on. I think it depends on the truck. As you know 1500's in general give a softer ride so having airbags in my book is a benefit. But like everthing you have to experience it. And pulling my camper that has a tongue of 600lbs I notice a sizable difference. In ride and handling in the stearing. My sag after putting my distribution hitch is about 3/4". So I can find tune the sag to factory level front and back. But you decide. For me I love them. The truck suspension gets a break especially on long trips. PS: I fill them individually because the weight is usually not the same example the gas tank is on one side and the driver .you may be alone. Usually a gallon of gas is about 7lbs and if you have a 24 gallon tank well you figure the math. Il save you the trouble 168 lbs. And some have 36 gallon tanks! 252 lbs. You get the idea.PSS: When I'm on the road I have portable battery pump that will fill one bag in about 20 seconds at 35 psi. Really quick because there is not much volume like a tire. The pump is a oak& iron. It works fantastic . And you can charge it in your truck with a USB cord. It so happens it takes the same connection as my android phone. You keep it in your glove box and just pull it out when you need it.. Comes in a pouch has 2 14" air hoses one you screw on the other quick connect. But there are a bunch out there so it's up to you.It will keep a full charge for up to 400 days but have not experience that yet. Just keep it charged in the truck or campground and your good to go.The on board pumps they sell are costly and being on the truck all the time well I don't know how reliable they would be over the long hall. Lol but to each there own on that.

Don’t do it. Airbags make it ride rough as hell. You loose so much travel

That sounds dangerous. I know this is years old, but are you over your GVWR? I could be wrong, but I don't believe an F-150 can or should tow most fifth wheels. That's a whole lot of payload and weight behind the truck.

You actually should get a weight distribution system. Preferable one that has sway control, such as a 4-point weight distribution hitch. This video is actually wrong on certain points. Airbags don't increase tow capacity and don't distribute weight back into the front axle. It can actually make it a little worse. However, airbags do help with stability and comfort, especially at highway speeds. So you should use both, but you definitely should use a weight distribution system regardless. I encourage you to do some research on it too to better your understanding of it.

it's a transmitter for the microphone in his shirt

Yes. It adds stability and a lot of comfort.

Where at in the video did it say that Airbags increase your cargo capacity? Curious as I am the person in the video. This video was created to give a brief run down of air bags on trucks for hauling. I used to run a trucking company my friend. Would love to discuss further with you if you'd like to Chris. Have a great day man!

@@nextlevelglen He said it's going to allow you to have "heavier loads hooked up to your receiver hitch". That clearly means that he is implying that they allow you to run a heavier tongue weight than what you would already have which affects your cargo capacity, like if my max cargo was 1500lbs for my truck and I was already at that without airbags. (lets say 500lbs of people and 1000lbs of hitch weight). He now says I can have a heavier load, aka the trailer. So let's say I can now put an extra 1000lbs in my trailer (not exceeding its GVWR of course) and that means it adds another 100-150lbs (10-15% which is what is recommended) to my tongue weight and put me over that 1500lbs I was previously at.....1600-1650lbs cargo capacity being exerted on the tow vehicle.