Air ride seats?

KL1aplay

33
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: Used
PurchDate: 1/2020
Model: 2900
ModelYear: 2005
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Blue
ExtColor: White and Blue
Location: Frenchtown, Montana

Air ride seats?

« on: October 14, 2021, 02:25:00 pm »

Has anyone ever installed air ride seats in their RV? Pro's / Con's?
My seats need to be updated and I found a nice set of air ride seats out a Peterbilt.

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Engineerlt

Re: Air ride seats?

« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2021, 07:54:56 pm »

I like the idea of air ride seats, its all about comfort on the road. What are you going to use for your air supply? Do you already have something installed?

Very Respectfully
Lance

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KL1aplay

33
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: Used
PurchDate: 1/2020
Model: 2900
ModelYear: 2005
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Blue
ExtColor: White and Blue
Location: Frenchtown, Montana

Re: Air ride seats?

« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2021, 09:39:48 am »

I did pull the trigger on buying the seats and they were just delivered this morning. From what I understand some seat have their own little compressor built in. Hopefully that is the case for these seats. If not a small compressor can be bought for around $180.
I will keep you posted.

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Engineerlt

Re: Air ride seats?

« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2021, 09:54:47 am »

Please do eventually I will be changing out my seats. Air ride is a nice feature.

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KL1aplay

33
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: Used
PurchDate: 1/2020
Model: 2900
ModelYear: 2005
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Blue
ExtColor: White and Blue
Location: Frenchtown, Montana

Re: Air ride seats?

« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2021, 12:25:48 pm »

Looks like I will need and air compressor. These do not have the one built into the base of the seat.

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Engineerlt

Re: Air ride seats?

« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2021, 03:25:14 pm »

Have you sourced an air compressor yet? Maybe you can add some train horns now you will be getting an air compressor. I often thought about getting a set, to help get peoples attention. Very Respectfully
Lance

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Taildragger

206
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: Used
Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2010
Slide: No
IntColor: Maple / Desert Sand
ExtColor: Greystone
Location: Alaska

Re: Air ride seats?

« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2026, 07:48:46 pm »

Although replies to this discussion have dwindled, I doubt there is a sudden lack of interest in the subject. Replacement seats are a constant thought among those of us who drive our PC's long distances. Why just replace upholstery fabric, when the factory seat is inadequate?
The Air Ride style replacement seats are available without pneumatic adjustments. Lumbar support, seat support, angle adjustment are all controllable mechanically.
My question is about concern over mandatory safety features built into the vehicle. Anyone know how to replace factory installed seats and retain airbag sensors?

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