Flashlube and Towing Question

[Roo]

Good evening everyone. I am new to the forum and also LPG on my 1996 GQ. I see quite a few gas converts running 'Flashlube' or similar valve saver systems on their vehicles. Can someone please tell me the value of otherwise of Flashlube?

May I request your indulgence with just one more question (for now - smiley) relative to towing a caravan. Some blokes seem to have their units set up so well and some so bad - some dragging their bums and others nice and straight and level. I'm new to caravanning too and I want to get things right. I've seen 'Poly Air' bags advertised. Is this the type of thing I should be looking at to keep things nice and polite whilst towing?

Thanks in anticipation of your advice and help.

Rgds
Roo

[NP99]

I'm a fan of flashlube and have it installed on my GU. It's such a small cost, I prefer it over the damage that MIGHT be caused to our valves.

[jack]

Hi Roo,

Couple of options for towing, either heavier springs or airbags. I'd recommend airbags, you can adjust the car to sit just right by increasing or decreasing the pressure. Have a look in the search function (top right of the forum), I'm pretty sure it's been discussed previously.
Also I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me will respond as well.

Cheers

[mudnut]

I've been told that the unleaded engines are less susceptable to valve trouble when on gas. I used to run the flash lube drip in my old falcon v8 and had no trouble (valve wise). I know of a 2001 jackaroo that has been on gas since new and has never run the flash lube but now has burnt valves, which equals big $$$.

[Roo]

Thanks fella's, I've been doing some research online - some say Flashlube is a good thing and some knock it. But, as you blokes have said, its cheap insurance. I'll be buying a unit once I find a decent price.

I like the idea of the air bags too. Repco have them on special at the moment for $286. I don't know how much below normal price that is yet. I'll do a bit more research.

Thanks for your help - most sincerely appreciated.

Rgds
Roo

[threedogs]

Might want to shoot BOB a pm he has a dual fuel 4.5.
and swears buy it not sure if he runs any valve protection or just a tank of ULP every now and then
You may find your head will need reco'ing after 300-400k anyway regardless of dual fuel or not