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08-08-2022, 10:13 AM #31
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08-08-2022, 03:09 PM #32
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The Goosebox has been great! We stayed at a local KOA over the weekend, and it was very easy to hook and unhook the truck with just a ball in the bed. I had looked at the Goosebox several months ago, but was not considering it until the camper we found already had it installed. I also have the factory MORryde 5th wheel king pin, but I doubt I will ever use it after seeing how well the Goosebox performs.
The auto-levelers on the Solitude made the initial setup very fast compared to my previous camper and the extra under-frame storage is fantastic, so I am glad we stepped up to the larger 380FL model.
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08-08-2022, 07:42 PM #33
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Did 10 PSI bring the bar to the center of the window in the Goosebox? I need at least 40 to 45 lbs.
I just started using the Goosebox so I'm learning. I pulled it twice to/from home about 240 miles each way this past week. I figured out I like more air in the Goosebox than less. I also figured out I like at least 45 PSI in the Airlift bags.Larry KE4DMG
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08-09-2022, 05:19 AM #34
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08-09-2022, 08:00 AM #35
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You may be right. I asked the previous owner how much air was in the Goosebox and he told me 10 psi, but he must have been mistaken. When we hooked it up to my truck, the bar was right in the middle on both sides, so I did not check the pressure myself. I also asked him about his Airlift airbags and he said normally went with 40 psi, so that is what I used on my way home. The camper was completely empty, so I will probably move up to 45 or 50 after we get it loaded. I am going to try to load most of my heavy items in the back storage behind the rear axles and leave the front for lighter things.
I will check the air pressure in the Goosebox later today when I move the camper to its temporary location. I need to make some changes to my driveway to accommodate the longer length.
On a side note, is it better to check the Goosebox pressure with a gauge when the camper is on the truck or does it matter?
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08-09-2022, 08:01 AM #36
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08-09-2022, 08:20 AM #37
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I think you'll find most of us just adjust it to the middle of the window (or slightly higher or lower). The weight on the goosebox can effect the pressure so while I might need 45 the next person might need 40 or 50 (actually I think 47 is my sweet spot). I use a Milwaukee M12 air compressor so I set it to my desired pressure and it fills to that PSI automatically. If I were to just use a compressor without any gauge I'd just fill using the window.
If you want to get really technical, check out this post by 4x4dually. He really took it to the extreme for maintaining the pressure. Kind of a pretty clever set-up actually.Larry KE4DMG
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08-10-2022, 05:30 PM #38
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37 PSI puts the bar in the center on mine.
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08-10-2022, 07:09 PM #39
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I’m following this, as I am considering a goosebox. I would think that finding the optimum pressure would require checking it with the trailer hooked up to the truck. Sort of like the air bags on my truck, 5psi unloaded, drop the solitude on the hitch and the pressure in the bags is up to about 26-30 under load, due to the squat.
Re-pack bearings necessary?
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