stabilization systems

[peaches]

Do any of the aftermarket stabilization systems (such as JT or steady fast) help to reduce movement inside my 5th wheel. I have a pin tipod and a set of tire jacks, both of which help, but still need help. My unit is a 345RET. thanks

[yvesm]

Get the steady fast

[peaches]

Thanks for your quick reply. In your opinion, will a steady fast system make a noticeable difference?

[tentcamper1]

Iggy did a thread on the steady fast, try this link:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tem-10344.html
if it wont work look in tech talk- mods and upgrades.

[Dutch & Di]

Originally Posted by peaches

Do any of the aftermarket stabilization systems (such as JT or steady fast) help to reduce movement inside my 5th wheel. I have a pin tipod and a set of tire jacks, both of which help, but still need help. My unit is a 345RET. thanks

We've been using our Plug It Right stabilizers for over 5 years and are completely happy with them. No more interior movement when someone is walking or when the washer is on spin cycle. Once installed you never have to remove them, they just follow whatever your jacks do. Diana

[peaches]

Thanks Dutch and Di. I am going to some system or another, just haven't decided which. We have gone to 2 RV shows of late, and most who have anything, like their Steady Fast, for the ease of setup! I haven't decided.
Our unit is 38'11",triple slide, and I feel vibration on both ends. I have also had several people suggest jacks in the area of the axles, which apparently take the spring out of the suspension. Thanks again.

[Superdutykid]

Put an extra set of crank down jacks in front of the front axle. I have a 2011 355QBQ and had the same problem. No issues at all now since I installed the extra jacks, I also use the king pin stabilizer. Hope this helps..... A cheap solution to your problem.

[PapaSmurf]

We have the JT Strongarm stabilizers, they really knock down the movement. Not a 100% elimination, but a 90+% reduction.

I am able to get up in the morning and walk around without waking the wife due to movement.

[crocus]

We had a fifth wheel pin tripod, and it worked well, but I got tired of tripping over it. So I made my own 'steadyfast" system for the front legs, and it works 100%. But there was still a bit of wiggle at the back. I have bought X-chocks for the wheels and will try that this year. If still not perfect, will add a "steadyfast" bar to the back jacks.
I really don't like motion in the camper, so will do whatever it takes to eliminate it completely.

[PapaSmurf]

That is our experience as well, small movement in the rear, front is rock solid. I am going to order two additional arms for the rear, so we have a four lock at the rear as well.

[nailit]

Originally Posted by Superdutykid

Put an extra set of crank down jacks in front of the front axle. I have a 2011 355QBQ and had the same problem. No issues at all now since I installed the extra jacks, I also use the king pin stabilizer. Hope this helps..... A cheap solution to your problem.

We did the same thing, installing a set 30" jacks in front of the axles and it made a world of a difference. We even have the screw jacks under the slider. With the two sets of the sissor jacks, the slider jacks and the king pin stabilizer, the tire pounce gone.

[TURBS]

made my own for less than $100.00 out of cargo locks . I am handy that way and no since paying the man when I can do it for half the price . besides there heavier and will last 3 times as long.

[CC Steve]

steady Fast has made our trailer rock solid..

[Herk7769]

I use the Winfield cross brace system and it works GR8!

[b1b1das]

Originally Posted by PapaSmurf

We have the JT Strongarm stabilizers, they really knock down the movement. Not a 100% elimination, but a 90+% reduction.

I am able to get up in the morning and walk around without waking the wife due to movement.

X2 With the BAL X-Chocks

[fivecodys]

Originally Posted by herk7769

I use the Winfield cross brace system and it works GR8!

X2

Bill