|
10-08-2016, 01:23 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Somewhere in the Ozarks...
Posts: 1,133
|
5th Wheel Tripod
My wife wants me to check into a kingpin tripod stabilizer to keep the rv from bouncing around. I understand that with some Bal X wheel chocks, this combination should fix the problem. The price tag for the tripods are all over the place. My question is, am I okay with the one for the best price, or is there a big difference in quality? Do I need to be looking at a higher dollar/higher quality one or get the cheapie? Thanks in advance for any help!
__________________
2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/Diamond pkg.
2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Auto Crew Cab Long Bed
Honda eu2200i generators
|
|
|
10-08-2016, 01:28 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,179
|
Before you spend $$ on those a couple of questions.
1, how long is your fiver?
2, have you considered adding a pair of stabilizers just ahead of the axles?
The reason I ask is. We have an air pin box and unless I dump the air a tripod stabilizer is practically useless. Several years ago I added a set of stabilizers just foreword of the axles. Last month we were out for a month. This time I did not install the tripod and honestly did not notice any difference
|
|
|
10-08-2016, 01:41 PM
|
#3
|
Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
|
JT Strongarms or some similar setup between the landing jacks will do the same as the pinbox tripod and they are self storing. Mine are homemade.
|
|
|
10-08-2016, 01:47 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Eastern NC
Posts: 3,963
|
Neighbor gave me a tripod. It was so great I could not wait to find someone to give it to and keep it out of the storage area.
__________________
2022 Montana 3855 BR
2019 F350 6.7 4X4 LB Dually
Edgewater 205 EX 150 Yamaha
|
|
|
10-08-2016, 05:35 PM
|
#5
|
Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Southwest Alabama
Posts: 9,850
|
We use X-Chocks and an aluminum tripod. I have tried several times with and without it, and it definitively makes a difference. It will never make the RV as stable as a stick and brick home, but it takes most of the side to side sway out.
I have not tried the JT Strongarm stabilizers, but I think they would serve the same purpose.
__________________
Salem 29RKSS Pushing a GMC Sierra 2500HD!
Gotta go campin!
|
|
|
10-09-2016, 03:28 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 105
|
I used a king pin for about a year. Switched to Steady fast system and never looked back. By far the best value for money , way better than a kingpin tripod... and it literally takes 45 seconds to engage.
__________________
2014 Crusader 351 REQ Touring Edition (the Cottage)
2015 GMC Sierra 3500HD SLT (Allison B)
Nights in the Cottage: 2014: 27, 2015: 80 2016: 47,[B]2017:41
2018: Jan= 2, Feb=2, Mar=3, Apr=2, May=7, June=5, July=15, Aug=1,Sept=2,
Running Total:232
|
|
|
10-13-2016, 01:18 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Somewhere in the Ozarks...
Posts: 1,133
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
Neighbor gave me a tripod. It was so great I could not wait to find someone to give it to and keep it out of the storage area.
|
__________________
2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/Diamond pkg.
2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Auto Crew Cab Long Bed
Honda eu2200i generators
|
|
|
10-13-2016, 01:20 AM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Somewhere in the Ozarks...
Posts: 1,133
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bama Rambler
We use X-Chocks and an aluminum tripod. I have tried several times with and without it, and it definitively makes a difference. It will never make the RV as stable as a stick and brick home, but it takes most of the side to side sway out.
I have not tried the JT Strongarm stabilizers, but I think they would serve the same purpose.
|
Hmmm...aluminum, huh? I believe I'll have to look into that. Thanks everybody for the replies!
__________________
2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/Diamond pkg.
2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Auto Crew Cab Long Bed
Honda eu2200i generators
|
|
|
10-13-2016, 01:36 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern NM
Posts: 9,505
|
You can pick up those tripods for cheap on most any buy/sell site as anybody who has actually used one sells it after they figure out it basically does nothing
__________________
Scott and Liz - Southern NM
2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL - w/level up (best option ever)
2007 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
Reese Fifth Airborne Sidewinder
|
|
|
10-13-2016, 02:29 AM
|
#10
|
Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,520
|
I scrapped my tripod once I bought the JT Strong Arms
__________________
Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
|
|
|
10-14-2016, 12:14 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Somewhere in the Ozarks...
Posts: 1,133
|
I guess I need to look into the JT Strongarms, but man are they expensive! I'm guessing you still need the X Chocks.
__________________
2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/Diamond pkg.
2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Auto Crew Cab Long Bed
Honda eu2200i generators
|
|
|
10-14-2016, 12:17 AM
|
#12
|
Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,520
|
X Chocks won't fit between my tires, so I just have the JT Strongarm. I was going to buy a Roto Chocks, but they are a bit pricey as well
__________________
Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
|
|
|
10-16-2016, 09:58 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,502
|
I'm happy with my tripod. I can't use JT strongarms because my battery boxes are in the way.
It gives me peace of mind that if one of those weak flimsy looking forward hydraulic jack stands breaks, my camper will be ok..i hope.
|
|
|
10-17-2016, 06:22 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 621
|
I picked up a couple of screw jacks and put them in front of the axle. I know this isn't advisable but I put a 4 ft long 4x4 hardwood post between the jack and frame to disburse the weight. The trailer is almost 100% solid.
__________________
04 Ram 3500
07 Ram 3500 X2
10 Ram 3500 Laramie
2011 Puma 295kbh
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|