8310SS Bounces When Walking

[wpgman19]

So I have the trailer all level, pushed the electric stabilizers up an extra 1-2 seconds, and have chock locks between both wheels on both sides. Still getting a fairly noticeable bounce when we walk. Is there anyway to reduce or even get rid of the bouncing? I have seen the stabilizing bars, but they seem quite pricey.

[Ford Idaho]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...96783405,d.cGU

One in front of the front axle one each side, one behind the rear axle on each side with a chunk of wood underneath each.

Just snug them up.

[Dabmeb]

I use a pair of these, have the 30 in set and use them at the axles. One on each side against the frame rail


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[madmaxmutt]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...96783405,d.cGU

One in front of the front axle one each side, one behind the rear axle on each side with a chunk of wood underneath each.

Just snug them up.

X2

[Alberta8311ss]

Originally Posted by Dabmeb

I use a pair of these, have the 30 in set and use them at the axles. One on each side against the frame railAttachment 81535


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Yup that's what we did too




2014 Rockwood 8311SS

[firedaniel]

We use these and they work great! http://www.steadyfast.com

[propbndr]

Originally Posted by firedaniel

We use these and they work great! SteadyFast: 5th Wheel and RV Trailer Stabilizer

I wonder how you install these when the underside of your trailer is totally enclosed. On my 8319ss, the only place you can see the frame is where the axle attachment points.

[oxcamper]

Yep to all above

[Black]

As previously said, the scissors jacks in front of the axle really makes a difference, I have them permanently bolted to the frame, and x chocks also !

[burch42]

i use scissor jacks permanently installed on the frame, it took about 1 hour to install. I also use the xchocks on both sides, we have virtually no movement inside the trailer.

[OldCoot]

Modified rear stab jacks bolted in front of axles.

[oxcamper]

X chocks will help front to back movement. But anytime you're supporting on springs and axles, you'll get some bounce. Remember the front and back stabilizers are just that. Stabilizers, not supports. We put screw jacks under our RK, one just in frot of the entry door, and one just at the front of the slide on the opposite side. It is virtually solid as a rock, free from any bounce. We used 2x6 or 2x8 pressure treated blocks between the ground and the jack and between the frame and jack to spread out the weight. Of course we are seasonal, and only move once a year -- maybe -- so we were looking for something a little more permanant.

[jclayjim]

I went to an auto scrap yard and bought 4 scissor jacks for $30. Origionally they were intended for jacking up a car to change the tire. I put a 2X6 under each and they work fine.
I did clean them up and repaint them....looks like new.
I use then on our Salem Cruise Lite 195BH.