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06-07-2017, 05:36 PM
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Stabilizing trailer
I am getting a lot of movement on the surveyor 266rlds after putting down scissor jack I was warned not to lift the trailer with the stabilizer jack I have wood blocks under the back and plastic blocks on the front. Think I'm getting movement. Front yo Bach as well as side to side. Any suggestion would be welcomed.
Than you
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06-07-2017, 05:40 PM
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If the jacks are over extended I have had a lot of sway. Using more blocks might help.
I use Xchocks to eliminate front back sway. I have not done much for side to side sway yet.
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06-10-2017, 07:57 AM
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What a great suggestion. I'm going to get some blocks.
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06-10-2017, 08:09 AM
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using blocks is good but will not stop stop the movement, you want to use your stabilizers to take some of the weight off the suspension, I rase my rig about an inch or so with the stabilizers. Now to make it so there is very little movement you can do like I have done, install X-chocks both sides, invest in a stabilizing system I have the SteadyFast system and it works great I have no movement.
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06-10-2017, 08:12 AM
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Where did you get that? Steadyfast?
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06-10-2017, 08:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss_crystalina
Where did you get that? Steadyfast?
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http://www.steadyfast.com/?gclid=Cjw...Jh3xoC2JHw_wcB
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06-10-2017, 08:16 AM
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It's pretty far for me. Ontario Canada is closest place. I'm in BC
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06-10-2017, 08:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss_crystalina
It's pretty far for me. Ontario Canada is closest place. I'm in BC
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Have them ship it to you and installed locally?
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06-10-2017, 09:58 AM
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Take a look at Valterra Universal Stabilizer. I may try them good reviews.
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06-10-2017, 10:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DustyRoads
Take a look at Valterra Universal Stabilizer. I may try them good reviews.
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We used those for years and they do perform well, especially for the price (well, the old price before they were bought by valterra).
The main drawback is that the setup/tear down gets to be a pita very quickly. And you really need three to do a complete job.
Definitely not worth it for overnight setups.
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07-05-2017, 09:42 PM
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another option...
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07-05-2017, 10:29 PM
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I had some movement with the stock 4-corner scissor jacks. Added two more in front of the forward axle and all movement has disappeared. It also helps to use a medium duty impact driver/drill. Run the driver until the torque release activates and you'll have fairly equal pressure on each scissor.
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07-09-2017, 01:47 PM
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Ohhh
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07-09-2017, 01:52 PM
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Thank you so much. I don't know about power tools tho lol
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07-09-2017, 05:35 PM
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Thx! Middle of the night walking from bedroom to bathroom feels like I'm in a ship lol
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07-09-2017, 05:43 PM
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I use 2 of the Valterra stabilizers. One under the steps and one under the rear bumper. If set up on gravel or dirt, I put them on a 2x4 and it makes the trailer solid as a rock...
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07-09-2017, 05:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mmwtdh
I use 2 of the Valterra stabilizers. One under the steps and one under the rear bumper. If set up on gravel or dirt, I put them on a 2x4 and it makes the trailer solid as a rock...
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Even rock moves...if it wants to. 
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