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The Industry's Largest Selection of Air Hitches™
AIRSAFE™ Class V, VI, VII, VIII Receiver Hitches
AIRSAFE™ offers the industry’s largest selection of air hitches. Innovation and engineering insures you receive the safest and smoothest ride. “Enjoy the ride, arrive alive.”
With AIRSAFE™ you stop the flow of shock flow between the tow vehicle to the trailer and greatly reduce the explosion of energy when these two forces meet. The patented AIRSAFE™ hitches are engineered so the connection to the trailer is separated from the connection to the tow vehicle by an industrial strength airbag. The air bags sit between the steel shank plate and the steel ball mount plate which glides on high strength self lubricating Nyloil. The two plates are connected by four high strength steel tie-rods . Each steel tie rod has a 16,200 lb tow rating giving you the security of knowing these connections far exceeds the towing requirements. We then bring it all together with a five year warranty making the world’s finest engineered and most technically advanced AIRSAFE™ Receiver line.
There is another element that causes energies to collide with rigid connections. Any upward or downward motion actually shortens the overall length of the two vehicles This is where the shock factor becomes dangerous. Let’s explain by thinking about a door hinge lying flat on a table. The metal hinge represents the full distance from the front of the tow vehicle to the back of the trailer. If the tow vehicle drives over a bump it forces the rear of the vehicle upward bringing the vehicles closer together. Since metal does not stretch, the two parts of the hinge are at their longest when flat. Once you lift up on the hinge the two ends start coming towards each other and the distance from end to end id shortened. When we then go back downward the two start to lengthen until they are at their longest point when in the level position.
The same is true with a truck pulling a trailer. When the tongue is parallel with the ground the two are at their greatest length. If the truck hits a bump and drives the rear upward the two actually become shorter. If the tow vehicle weighs less than the trailer than the tow vehicle will actually pull backwards. This forward and back motion is what destroys transmissions and causes severe metal and personal fatigue. Now break that rigid connection by using our AIRSAFE™ receiver ,the results, over 90% reductions in shock transfer and a safer smoother ride.
When using an AIRSAFE™ Class V, VI, VII or VIII receiver you will do the following: Insert the AIRSAFE™ hitch into the receiver. Pin and make sure all mounts are properly tightened. Lower the trailer onto the ball. Now add air through the top stem until the steel tie rods are parallel . In this case we are using a simple hand held pump. In most cases less than 60 psi will be necessary for proper inflation.
If for any reason air pressure is lost in the AIRSAFE™ products, they will simply turn into a rigid connection. We offer a life time limited warranty on our airbags. Simply call our toll free number and we will immediately send you a replacement at no charge.
Weight distribution must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Please check vehicle owner’s manual for correct application. In some of the video scenes or other support material we have forgone the use of the weight distribution system for demonstration purposes only.
Please take a moment to watch the video on line or order our DVD from directly from AIRSAFE HITCH. In our video we took 32 foot toy hauler over three sets of rail road tracks. When the rear of the tow vehicle moves it does not force the tongue with it. This is how we eliminate shock transfer.
Ever wonder why you get so fatigued when you are pulling a trailer? Its simple, the shock from the trailer is being transferred to the vehicle and these forces collide. In the video we compare two rear view mirrors, one using a traditional rigid connection showing and the other using the patented AIRSAFE™ receiver. The rigid connection shows how shock waves are thrown in all directions inside the tow vehicle while the AIRSAFE™ vehicle shows a smooth , safe ride. We then run them it in slow motion so you can clearly see shock forces thrown in all directions with the traditional rigid connection causing loss of steering control, white knuckles and sore lower backs.
With the traditional rigid connection the tow vehicle hits potholes, dips or road heaves it throws the vehicle of its center course, in an instant you are over the bump or dip attempting to get back on course, then the trailer hits the same obstacle and transfers its forces back to you , the end results, shock energy flying In all directions.
With AIRSAFE™ hitches we reduce as much as 90% of this shock through its patented air hitch design insuring you a safe and comfortable ride. You can see and feel the difference.
AIRSAFE™ Receivers are virtually maintenance free and are the only air hitch products specifically designed to be used with weight distribution systems. Simply attach the spring and trunnion bar the same way you would on a traditional rigid connection. Then lower the tongue weight onto the ball and inflate the airbag until the steel tie rods are level. You will see it come into perfect balance. You are now driving with the regular use of weight distributed 1/3, 1/3 and 1/3.
We then take the vehicle and trailer across three sets of rail road tracks , in the video keep you eyes on the two steel tie rods. When the rear axle of the vehicle hits the rail road tracks it instantly drops into the rail bed rut, and then jumps back out of the rut which would normally transfer energy back to the trailer. But instead the shock is absorbed in the airbag and the 4 steel tie-rods quickly adjust for maximum stabilization. Because the industrial strength air bag is between the truck and vehicle connection the shock is absorbed in the airbag. We then show it in slow motion. Instead of calling it shock or G force lets look at it as electricity. When the truck hits the tracks it sends its electric current back to the trailer. But, the electrical circuit can not transfer to the trailer because the current is broken by the air bag and can not be transferred back to the trailer keeping your dishes in place, protecting electronics , greatly reducing metal fatigue and keeps your precious cargo safe. We then go back to normal speed, you will watch as trailer hits the tracks, there is virtually no shock transferred back up to the tow vehicle.
To prove the point even further we took a Chevy ½ ton pick-up and pulled a 28 foot Class B trailer. This was for demo purposes only, weight distribution must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Check vehicle owner’s manual for correct application.
If you have a 2 ½” receiver than our AIRSAFE™ Class VII or Class VIII is our recommended hitch. Featuring a solid 2 ½ shank the class 7 has a rating of 25,000lb GVTW and a 2,500lb tongue weight and the Class VIII with a 30,000lb GVTW and a 3000l Tongue weight. . The Class VII and Class VIII come equipped with a custom made commercial air bag giving you extreme lifting capabilities. AIRSAFE is the only hitch manufacturer to offer this high a rating. With our Class VIII AIRSAFE™ Receiver hitch we not only feature a 2 ½” solid steel shank but also add two additional steel tie rods giving a shock towing rating of 97,200lbs!
The AIRSAFE™ CLASS V, VI, VII, VIII Receivers
· Reduces trailer and content fatigue.
· Reduces driver fatigue .
· Increases tire and transmission life.
· Saves Gas since you are moving forward not up and down
· Increases the life of the electronics found throughout your truck and trailer.
· Increase your ride quality.
· Improves overall safety.
· Increases your quality of life, you deserve an AIRSAFE™ hitch
AIRSAFE™ CLASS III/IV Tongue weight 800 lbs, GVTW 8,000 lbs
We then demonstrated our Class III/IV AIRSAFE™ receiver ideal for pulling medium size trailers. Its unique hinge design allows us to produce a light weight, compact yet durable air hitch.
Simply lower the tongue onto the ball and lock in place. Then add air until the plate just comes in contact with the white urethane stops giving you the perfect air hitch connection.
The AIRSAFE™ Class III/IV comes standard with a sway control ball mount location, but by using the AIRSAFE™ hitch you may find the sway control is no longer needed since the shock is no longer thrown in all directions.
To demonstrate this product, we drove over large speed bumps proving how well the AIRSAFE™ hitch reduces shock transfer. You must watch the video to see just how impressive this AIRSAFE™ Class III/IV performs. The Class III/IV is ideal for pulling many kinds of cargo, boats ATV’s, Personal Water Craft, or a load of materials home from your home supplier. Your cargo stays in place. Your electronic depth finder and electronic gauges will thank you.
· Reduces trailer and content fatigue.
· Reduces driver fatigue .
· Increases tire and transmission life.
· Saves Gas since you are moving forward not up and down
· Increases the life of the electronics found throughout your truck and trailer.
· Increase your ride quality.
· Improves overall safety.
· Increases your quality of life, you deserve an AIRSAFE™ hitch
AIRSAFE™ CLASS I/II Tongue weight 300 lbs, GVTW 3,000 lbs
With gas prices rising more people are using their automobile for towing. Our Class I/II with its 1 ¼ inch shank is ideal for the smaller jobs. Remember it is the shock that rips the receivers from your vehicle , if you reduce shock you increase your towing abilities. You already have the horsepower, now you have the right connection.
Simply attach the AIRSAFE™ Class I/II to your 1 ¼” receiver and go pick up that 1000lbs of lawn fertilizer or that new stove and refrigerator. Don’t let your need for great gas mileage stop you from using that same vehicle for your light towing needs. Simply lower the tongue onto the ball and lock in place. Then add air until the plate just comes in contact with the white urethane stops giving you the perfect air hitch connection.
The AIRSAFE™ Class I/II comes standard with a sway control ball mount location, but by using the AIRSAFE™ hitch you may find the sway control is no longer needed since the shock is no longer thrown in all directions.
You will be amazed how your smaller automobile or truck can actually be a true towing force.
The Class I/II AIRSAFE HITCH
· Reduces trailer and content fatigue.
· Reduces driver fatigue .
· Increases tire and transmission life.
· Saves Gas since you are moving forward not up and down
· Increases the life of the electronics found throughout your automobile and some cargo.
· Increase your ride quality.
· Improves overall safety.
· Increases your quality of life, you deserve an AIRSAFE™ hitch
3-in-1 AIRBOX : Pin weight 4,000 lbs, GVTW 18,000 lbs
AIRSAFE™ offers the industry’s largest selection of air hitches. Innovation and engineering insures you receive the safest and smoothest ride. “Enjoy the ride, arrive alive.”
With AIRSAFE™ you stop the flow of shock flow between the tow vehicle to the trailer and greatly reduce the explosion of energy when these two forces meet. The patented AIRSAFE™ hitches are engineered so the connection to the trailer is separated from the connection to the tow vehicle by an industrial strength airbag.
This is the revolutionary 3-in-1 AIRBOX™™. This patent pending system places two air bags below the 5th wheel head absorbing 90% of the bucking, surging and twisting.
The AIRBOX™ 3-in-1 Revolution is the most versatile and compact 15K, 16K and 18K air system ever designed. It’s economically priced and AIRSAFE™ tough. Whether you have a long box or short box the AIRBOX™ is your ticket to a First Class Ride at the price of Coach.
Why own a 15K or a 16K or an 18K when you can them all consolidated into one unit? For years the trailers have been getting larger so the hitch manufacturers keep increasing the towing capabilities by changing designs. With the 3-in-1 you can go from a 15K to an 18K by simply adding air to the air springs. Then if need be you can go down to a 16K or 15K by simply reducing the air pressure in the air springs. The head, towers, cross member and rails are all rated at 18K so why do rigid hitch manufactures want you to own or inventory so many hitches?
With the patent pending 3-in-1 AIRBOX™™ you adjust the PSI in the bags until the shock is level with the “Ride Height Label” attached to the front of the AIRBOX™ giving you the smoothest and safest ride available. Here is an example: you are about to pull a trailer with a 2000lb pin weight and 14,000 GVWR. Simply put add or subtract air in the airbags to accommodate the lower pin weight until it is at the clearly indicated height. Then let’s say you want to hook onto a larger trailer with a pin weight of 3000lbs and a GVWR of 18,000lbs. You simply add more air to the airbags and your 15K is now an 18K.
There is simply no need to purchase several 5th wheels to accommodate several trailers with different pin weights and GVWR.
Here’s how it works. This is clearly shown in our video , lower the pin onto the AIRBOX™, properly secure, and simply adjust air levels to the clearly marked height. About 60 psi is all they will need so once again you can use a portable air pump or air at a service station.
By placing the two industrial strength air bags directly below the head it allows us to make a compact air hitch with a pin weight of 4000 lbs. One of the most unique features of the AIRBOX™ is both air bags are connected together allowing air from one bag to flow to the next.
If for any reason air pressure is lost in the AIRSAFE™ products, they will simply turn into a rigid connection. We offer a life time limited warranty on our airbags. Simply call our toll free number and we will immediately send you a replacement at no charge.
This is extremely important since it eliminates the bounce and oscillation caused by a single bag or what is known as the basketball effect . As forces move side to side, front to back corner to corner the air will move from bag to bag giving you an incredibly comfortable and controlled ride.
The air box increases trailer life, saves gas since you are moving forward instead of up and down, reduces driver fatigue, increases the life of your transmission, protects the delicate electronics found in your trailer, and helps you enjoy the ride and arrive alive.
Please take time to watch our video on our website or contact us for your very own DVD. In the video we will cross three sets of tracks . The dash board on the left side with the rigid connection actually jumps to the top half of the frame while the other video showing the same tracks using the 3-in-1 AIRBOX™ absorbs 90% of the shock transfer. Imagine if you were inside the cab with the rigid connection having all of this shock/electricity shooting through your body and your vehicles.
In slow motion you can see exactly what is happening. The first movement is from the vehicle hitting the tracks . This jolt is from the trailer hitting the tracks and driving the king pin down into the bed of the pick-up causing the front of the vehicle to hurl upward. Imagine the loss of steering control caused by the rigid connection.
If the trailer had an airbag in the king pin, it would help, but this type of jolt can not be properly handled by a single airbag so the trailer would cause a dolphin affect and continue bouncing long after the initial shock. Since bumps and potholes are not straight up and down and since not all the wheels are hitting the same obstacles at the same time, shock and G-Force is thrown in all directions. Now break the shock transfer and the two vehicles track independently virtually eliminating these adverse forces.
With the AIRBOX™ Revolution’s dual air bag system you stay in control.
If you already own a rigid connection 15K, 16K or 18K 5th wheel and want to upgrade into a world class air system, just ask your dealer about the AIRBOX™ UP GRADE PROGRAM. You keep your existing rails, tower and head’ and purchase only the AIRBOX™ that fits your application. You deserve an air system, enjoy the ride, arrive alive.
· Reduces trailer and content fatigue.
· Reduces driver fatigue .
· Eliminates most all surging, bucking, chucking.
· Increases tire and transmission life.
· Saves Gas since you are moving forward not up and down
· Increases the life of the electronics found throughout your truck and trailer.
· Increase your ride quality.
· Improves overall safety.
· Increases your quality of life, you deserve an AIRSAFE™ hitch
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL AIRSAFE™ 20K and 25K 5th Wheels
AIRSAFE™ offers the industry’s largest selection of air hitches. Innovation and engineering insures you receive the safest and smoothest ride. “Enjoy the ride, arrive alive.”
With AIRSAFE™ you stop the flow of shock flow between the tow vehicle to the trailer and greatly reduce the explosion of energy when these two forces meet. The patented AIRSAFE™ hitches are engineered so the connection to the trailer is separated from the connection to the tow vehicle by an industrial strength airbag.
For the big jobs AIRSAFE™ offers our patented Omni-Directional 20K and 25K air hitch 5th wheel products. Once connected to the trailer simply adjust air levels for proper ride height. This maintenance free patented Omni-Directional (multi- directional ) system features 4 unique air bags located in each corner of the towers, all air bags are connected by lines allowing a free flow of air from bag to bag giving you a smooth , controlled ride. If for any reason air pressure is lost in the AIRSAFE™ products, they will simply turn into a rigid connection. We offer a life time limited warranty on our airbags. Simply call our toll free number and we will immediately send you a replacement at no charge.
With trailers getting larger and with more accessories such as slide-outs there has never been a greater need for AIRSAFE™ products. What is amazing is the huge amount of shock these large trailers transfer to the tow vehicle and how the AIRSAFE™ omni- directional system, absorbs this shock.
In our video you can watch as energy is transferred from the front of the 5th wheel to the back of the fifth wheel during acceleration and again during braking. You will then see how our Omni-Directional AIRSAFE™ hitch controls this motion greatly increases braking control since all of the weight of the tow vehicle and trailer is distributed evenly giving you increased positive contact.
You can watch the side to side, corner to corner movement being absorbed by this AIRSAFE™ 5th wheel during routine turns. The tow vehicle and trailer track independently giving you greater control and added safety virtually eliminating sway. You keep control over bumps, potholes, expansion joints, curves, hills and other road hazards.
Our patented products insure Enjoy the ride, arrive alive.
If you already own a rigid connection 20K, 22K, 24K and want to upgrade into a world class air hitch system ask your dealer about the AIRSAFE™ OMNI-DIRECTIONAL up-GRADE PROGRAM. Keep your existing rails and head and simply install the new AIRSAFE™ towers and Yoke and you will enjoy a first class air system.
· Reduces trailer and content fatigue.
· Reduces driver fatigue.
· Eliminates most all surging, bucking, chucking.
· Increases tire and transmission life.
· Saves Gas since you are moving forward not up and down
· Increases the life of the electronics found throughout your truck and trailer.
· Increase your ride quality.
· Improves overall safety.
· Increases your quality of life, you deserve an AIRSAFE™ hitch
32K AIRSAFE™ Commercial Grade 5th wheel: 6,000 lb pin weight, 32,000 lb GVTW
We also offer the AIRSAFE™ 32K low profile commercial grade 5th wheel which is ideal for medium duty trucks and Class 8 conversions. The 32K AIRSAFE hitch features a 6000lb pin weight and 32,000 GVWR. We use a commercial grade Binkley full locking 1 ¼” locking jaws and a patented swivel Hyme joint for increased side to side motion and energy absorption. We feature a full 5/8” steel base plate to insure a commercial grade product.
AIRSAFE™ Goosenecks Round and Square necks: 7,000 lb pin weight 26,000 GTW
AIRSAFE™ offers the industry’s largest selection of air hitches. Innovation and engineering insures you receive the safest and smoothest ride. “Enjoy the ride, arrive alive.”
With AIRSAFE™ you stop the flow of shock flow between the tow vehicle to the trailer and greatly reduce the explosion of energy when these two forces meet. The patented AIRSAFE™ hitches are engineered so the connection to the trailer is separated from the connection to the tow vehicle by an industrial strength airbag.
AIRSAFE™ GOOSENECK hitches are simply the best air product money can buy. They are engineered with you and your precious cargo in mind. Simply remove your existing gooseneck tube and coupler and replace it with the AIRSAFE™ system. Available in round and square necks.
We feature a 36,000lb rated solid steel coupler machined from solid bar stock insuring the best ball confectioned offered in the industry today. Inside the neck tube is two solid pieces of self lubricating Nyoil Blocks which allow for smooth maintenance free upward and down movement.
Tough, durable and maintenance free our system also features two heavy duty air bags. These airbags are connected together allowing air to move back and forth eliminating the chucking, bucking, and surging caused by a rigid connection. Simply adjust air levels to the clearly marked height. About 50 psi is all you will need once again you can use a portable air pump or any air compressor.
Our exclusive design protects your precious cargo from injury. Veterinarian recommended the AIRSAFE™ gooseneck.
· Reduces trailer and content fatigue.
· Reduces driver fatigue.
· Eliminates most all surging, bucking, chucking.
· Increases tire and transmission life.
· Saves Gas since you are moving forward not up and down.
· Increases the life of the electronics found throughout your truck and trailer.
· Increase your ride quality.
· Improves overall safety.
· Increases your quality of life, you deserve an AIRSAFE™ hitch.
· And your animals will love you.
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