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08-27-2014, 07:46 PM
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Location: Cornwall, Ontario
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Stabilizing the camper
I have a Salem Hemisphere 299RE which is 36 feet long from bumper to tongue. When parked at a campground I can never seem to stabilize the trailer. When somebody moves even the dog in the middle of the night the whole trailer rocks. It almost seems that the front and rear stabilizers are not sufficient for a trailer this size to keep the trailer stable.
Should I look at installing an additional set of stabilizers in the center of the camper?
Does anybody else have this issue and have you found a fix?
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08-27-2014, 07:54 PM
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There's a few things people have done:
1) JT Strongarms or equivalent braces
2) X-Chocks, Rotochocks or equivalent
3) An additional set of jacks right before the wheels
Lots of posts on differing opinions on all of these, but the general consensus seems to be the more of these you do, the less bounce you'll get.
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08-27-2014, 08:01 PM
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Mod free 5er
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Location: Concord, NC
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Use homemade JT Strongarm type stabilizers front and back and another set of electric stabilizer jacks in front of the front axle and it is pretty solid. Both sets of stabilizer jacks have reinforced legs and struts. Also use Bal X chocks.
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08-27-2014, 08:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaadk
There's a few things people have done:
1) JT Strongarms or equivalent braces
2) X-Chocks, Rotochocks or equivalent
3) An additional set of jacks right before the wheels
Lots of posts on differing opinions on all of these, but the general consensus seems to be the more of these you do, the less bounce you'll get.
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This is 100% spot on-- the only thing I'll add is a support under the steps.
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08-27-2014, 08:22 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Cornwall, Ontario
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A couple of scissor jacks right before the first axle should do the trick?
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08-28-2014, 09:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rqathome
A couple of scissor jacks right before the first axle should do the trick?
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It should help.
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09-22-2014, 09:10 AM
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How bout a few threaded bottle jacks before the axles?
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09-22-2014, 09:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djkoester2
How bout a few threaded bottle jacks before the axles?
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As long as you jack on the suspension support framework
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09-24-2014, 10:59 PM
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Plug It Right
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We have been using our permanently installed stabilizers on our 38' Carriage for 8 years and really love them. Nothing to put up or take down each time we move. We have eliminated 95% of the movement. Hugs, Di
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11-22-2014, 10:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch & Di
We have been using our permanently installed stabilizers on our 38' Carriage for 8 years and really love them. Nothing to put up or take down each time we move. We have eliminated 95% of the movement. Hugs, Di
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Permanently installed? What brand please? We're looking at the JT Armstongs; we aren't convinced yet.
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11-22-2014, 10:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dj3spots
Permanently installed? What brand please? We're looking at the JT Armstongs; we aren't convinced yet.
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If I recall correctly Dutch and Di market their own brand and sell them. The website address eludes me now. I think if you go to the website/view, their signature includes a link.
I have knockoffs of the JT StrongArms called UltraFab Eliminators. I'm taking them off this weekend and am installing the SteadyFast system. We'll see.
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11-22-2014, 10:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dj3spots
Permanently installed? What brand please? We're looking at the JT Armstongs; we aren't convinced yet.
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I think the answer to your question is in Dutch & Di's signature (although I had to alter the URL): RV Stabilizer: 941-416-0918 10-107 days a week plugitright@gmail.com
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11-23-2014, 12:47 AM
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Always Learning
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Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
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That's what sucks about the app - no signatures.
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11-23-2014, 03:48 AM
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I too used scissor jacks attached to the frame near the wheels ( and under the slideout ) on a previous 35 foot trailer. Worked great.
Good luck,
Don
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