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07-31-2014, 07:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 4
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King Pin Stabilizer
Is it necessary to have a king pin stabilizer? Is it recommended?
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07-31-2014, 07:38 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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I don't use one.
My dealer said he hasn't sold one in years.
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07-31-2014, 07:49 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,221
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We use the heavy duty tri-pod. We *can* feel the difference, and it also locks on to the king pin....an added layer of theft prevention.
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07-31-2014, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,947
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Necessary? No...but we went a while without and when we decided to get one because Amazon had a great deal on them, we could see a big difference. Less movement in the trailer. I am an early riser and wife likes to stay in bed a bit in the morning. Before she could feel alot of movement when I was up and about. Now its alot more stable...wouldn't be without now.
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07-31-2014, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
Posts: 7,082
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weezer
We use the heavy duty tri-pod. We *can* feel the difference, and it also locks on to the king pin....an added layer of theft prevention.
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X2 - only cautionary note here is if you get JTStrongarm stabs you do not need the Kingpin Tripod but still there are cool options for locking the Kingpin for theft deterrence
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08-03-2014, 12:24 AM
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Plug It Right
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fulltime RV'er
Posts: 81
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A tripod or any aftermarket stabilizer system is only necessary IF interior movement bothers you.
We are 18 year fulltimers so stability for me was very important. If you are a weekend warrior, part timer or some timer the movement may not be enough for you to get anything.
Some people are happy with a tri pod while for others like us, we just weren't happy with our BiPod.
It is a very personal choice. Hugs, Di
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08-03-2014, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hudson Valley Region of NY
Posts: 256
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I use these on my fifth wheel and they work great! No need for storage, they stay on the landing gear. With x-chocks the trailer is rock solid.
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08-03-2014, 12:34 PM
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Mddle of the Rd Extremist
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 553
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Used them on our Flagstaff Ultra Lite 5er and it made a huge difference - especially at the front of the rig....with our Cedar Creek 38fl six point landing gear we didn't need the king pin stabilizer BUT we did find a lot less movement in the bedroom by adding a couple of scissor jacks under the back
If we were just going on a weekender, it probably wouldn't matter, but we're full timers so we like the stability
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09-27-2014, 05:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 190
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We have the 6 point landing gear with JT Strongarm and have very little movement. Adding the x-chocks on the next trip. Based on how it feels in the driveway with x-chocks we should be rock solid.
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10-01-2014, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Splendora, Texas
Posts: 1,314
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I have tried it with and without and we prefer with because of the movement. Good Luck
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10-01-2014, 09:58 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
Posts: 7,154
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I use one, and when I'm set up on my seasonal site, I put a couple of screw jacks in front and behind the wheels. Feel very little movement (you will never get 100% stable)
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