Should I get airbags? 2019 TRD Sport with 800 pound camper

I’m putting a camper that’s estimated to be between 800-900 pounds on my truck. When you add in humans and gear, we probably will get close to the payload of 1660 lbs. is it worth putting airbags in the rear? We will have the camper on for 4-5 month so of the year, minimal driving aside from longer trips. Let me know if you have any experience!

 

What's the payload rating on your truck?

Airbags are only going to help the truck sit level.

 

1600 lbs

 

What camper?

 

Yes, I would.

 

Is that from the door sticker or the brochure? Usually it’s much less.

 

Definitely should consider...unless you drive with it completely empty and no passengers everywhere...

 

I would. It'll keep your headlights aimed where they are supposed to be.....
I have bags on my '08 with a self leveling setup that I have run off my OBA. I also installed bags and self leveling on my father's Tundra.

 

I have a set for cheap

 

What'd you upgrade to? Could you link your ad? I love lamp.

 

I would look at RAS vs airbags. the HD version- activesuspension.com

 

I have a set of AirLift bags off a 2015 in MI. Sell them to you CHEAP.
If it were mine, I would put a set of Sumosprings on. My two cents.

 

I'd install some airbags for sure. They will take some of the load off of your leaf springs and add a bit of stability. If your truck doesn't have it I'd recommend the TRD rear sway bar as it will make a big difference any time you turn at speed or if you have to swerve.

 

I had the airlifts in mine with a stock height rear end and Kings all the way around. I towed an 8,000lbs RV that I used them for, in addition to the WDH. Come to find out that after I sold the RV that when the back would hit a bump it was VERY rough on the rear passengers in the rear. Someone here helped me figure out that the internal jounce bumpers that come in the Airlift kit were the problem. I pulled them out, replaced the bump stops, and threw the kit in the garbage.

If you plan to carry heavy, plus tow, then I would suggest them. If you have a rough ride in the back when hitting bumps, it might be those internal jounce bumpers.

 

I use the black Sumo springs for heavy loads. They work great and can’t pop.

Also got a smaller set for running around unloaded since the weight carrying Sumos nearly touch the stops unloaded. Makes for a rough ride.

 

The Firestone air bags for the Tundra don't have an internal bump stop.

 

I have a 16 foot trailer hauling 2 four wheelers and all our gear 2,400 lbs and I love the air lift bags as they level truck perfectly and trailer rides so smooth at 20 lbs of air.
An added benefit is when hooking up and removal the air lifts and drops on and off the ball with no effort.

 

I would definitely recommend the air bags. Added them to my 2019 for towing a 4509LB travel trailer.

 

Be careful using airbags to level your truck while pulling a trailer. It transfers the weight to your rear axle. Use a WDH instead.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XBZu39pQ8Gg

 

That's a great explanation and the results of the use of the WDH are impressive as compared to airbags. It appears to be a better solution than the airbags.