msiminoff

I have the Firestone bags on my truck and they work fine... If I ever replace them it will be with the ones from PacBrake because IMO the overall quality is considerably higher.

I carry a 4000 camper, have in-cab controls and onboard compressor (which operates my horns & PacBrake exhaust brake). I also installed ping tanks on the airbags which dramatically improved ride quality.
Cheers
-Mark

nodakbassmaster

what are ping tanks?

Fisherguy

I Googled it, found this:
"The “ping” tanks operate by adding additional working volume to each air spring for a better ride". It acts sort of like the air cushion you have in your house water system to stop the pipes from hammering when you shut off a valve. On my coach it lets four smaller air bag act like four bigger ones as it increases the volume of air in the system."

deltarat

I carry a light weight Four Wheel Pop-Up Camper (maybe 1300lbs loaded with all my "stuff"). I chose the Carli's because I do off-road with the camper on, and the truck has a 2" lift. While they are expensive, I've had no problem with them and appreciate the full suspension travel.

nodakbassmaster

Well thank you all for the input! I think I have decided on the Hellwig bags, I know, not an original option when the poll started and I don't recall them being mentioned but when I got done doing all my research, they allow up to 11" of downward travel, mount to the axle like all the rest, have the capacity desired, and jacking at the frame is not an issue like it is for some other brands...

The Carli's go to 12", air lift to 9.1ish, and the rest fall in there somewhere. At least this is what I was able to glean from my research.

Hopefully in the next couple weeks I'll be making my purchase and will probly pair them with the air lift wireless controller and a 3 or 5 gallon tank.

Thanks again for the input and opinions!