Airbags and sumosprings are types of air springs.
Sumosprings vs airbags for rv.
The difference is the time cost saved from not having to install valves hoses or compressors required with air bag installations.
Sumosprings rebel kits are all simple bolt on installations similar to an air bag installation.
No leaky air no frozen air lines no squeaky overload springs just a better ride for your truck or rv.
Airbags i am trying to help a friend choose one or the other since he needs more support for when he tow s his travel trailer.
The main difference between an airbag and sumosprings is how the air is captured controlled.
Some kits require absolutely no bolt they are plug and play.
This requires maintenance so the air bag does not crack and or leak.
In other words the more vertical articulation your wheels have the more comfort the vehicle occupants will experience.
Sumosprings solo kits are also simple installations.
For trucks and trailers.
While the sumosprings cannot transform the ride and handling of a ford f53 based motorhome into that of an air bag equipped diesel pusher coach they were capable in this situation of creating a very noticeable and welcome improvement in ride quality and stability.
Sumosprings for rv s trucks suv s vans improved ride with closed cell polyurethane.
With a traditional air bag a compressor with hoses and valves is used to fill up the balloon inside of the airbag.
The sumosprings will compress up to 80 air bags 50 and will stretch 50 air bags 15 which is considerably more than a traditional air bag system and gives sumosprings a distinct advantage.
Air bags can also fail and need air added for a load whereas the supersprings are out of the way until needed to carry the load.
Hi i recently upgraded to a 19 gmc 3500 dually from a 11 ford f350 swr w air bags.
I have experience with air lift bags but not with sumosprings.
Now for trailers video coming soon.
Sumo springs have only a 2 year warranty which leads me to think that they are not going to hold up in the long run.