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Old 10-08-2016, 01:23 PM   #1
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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!
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Old 10-08-2016, 01:28 PM   #2
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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
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Old 10-08-2016, 01:41 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 10-08-2016, 01:47 PM   #4
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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.
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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.
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Old 10-09-2016, 03:28 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 10-13-2016, 01:18 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 10-13-2016, 01:20 AM   #8
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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!
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Old 10-13-2016, 01:36 AM   #9
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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
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I scrapped my tripod once I bought the JT Strong Arms
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Old 10-14-2016, 12:14 AM   #11
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I guess I need to look into the JT Strongarms, but man are they expensive! I'm guessing you still need the X Chocks.
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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
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Old 10-16-2016, 09:58 PM   #13
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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.
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Old 10-17-2016, 06:22 AM   #14
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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.
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