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Old 11-23-2013, 11:14 PM   #1
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Keeping the Roo stable

One thing I've noticed about the Roo is that it never seems to be quite stable. I always try to make sure the stabilizing jacks are firmly in contact with the ground & even used some jacks under the steps to make them more stable. But the Roo still feels a bit shaky when anyone walks around.

Just wondering if it's due to the slide-out. On the 21SS, the slide out is almost the whole length of the camper & includes the dinette & the sofa plus several storage compartments. That has to be a lot of weight that's just hanging out there.

On the second trip, I double-checked the stabilizing jacks and the ones on the front side did need to be adjusted a bit. But even after adjusting them, the Roo still had the shakes.

Just wondering if anyone ever uses stabilizing jacks under the slide-out - or if that's even possible. Any suggestions?
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Old 11-23-2013, 11:36 PM   #2
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Some people do just that, others say not to because it might hurt the slide out by knocking it out of alignment.

I figure if it needed to be supported there would be something from the factory.
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Old 11-23-2013, 11:51 PM   #3
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Speaking of "the factory", your owners manual (as awful as they are) likely calls out *against* slide supports.
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Old 11-23-2013, 11:57 PM   #4
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I've never seen any slide outs with stabilizing jacks added & figured it might be an issue since any supports would have to be in just the right place to avoid damage - and I don't know where those places would be.

Any other suggestions for making it a bit more stable?
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Old 11-24-2013, 12:10 AM   #5
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do you have tandem wheel chocks?
most of us find that using them along with the stabilizers, takes nearly all of the movement out.

that's all i use for my 23SS and it is almost always rock solid.
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Old 11-24-2013, 01:29 AM   #6
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do you have tandem wheel chocks?
most of us find that using them along with the stabilizers, takes nearly all of the movement out.

that's all i use for my 23SS and it is almost always rock solid.
Second this from Bikendan. We have X Chocks and ours is pretty solid with those installed and the stabilizers down.
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Between the wheel chocks help.

So does adding some kind of triangulation stabilizers at the jacks - either JT's StrongArms, SteadyFast, UltraFab Eliminators, BAL Something or a homemade solution.

That makes campers "rock solid" for most people.

If it still doesn't, look at step-supports for your outside steps.

Finally, if that still doesn't quite get where you want, adding scissor jacks to the frame near the axles takes out the last bit of bounce.
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Old 11-24-2013, 02:47 PM   #8
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hybrids are generally under 25' in length, as opposed to the much longer 5th wheels and longer TT's.
on the 6 hybrid forums i'm on, i've seen most hybrid owners finding success with just the tandem chocks and stabilizers and not needing the added hardware such as StrongArms and SteadyFast.
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hybrids are generally under 25' in length, as opposed to the much longer 5th wheels and longer TT's. on the 6 hybrid forums i'm on, i've seen most hybrid owners finding success with just the tandem chocks and stabilizers and not needing the added hardware such as StrongArms and SteadyFast.
Thanks, Dan. I was thinking along the lines that they were shorter. I always forget to add to my posts about stabilizers - you don't have to do all of this at once. Try it as incremental steps and stop when you're happy.
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Old 11-24-2013, 03:26 PM   #10
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My Roo became rock solid after adding the X-chocks. Rock solid is an opinon, and everyone's opinion differs. But, in my opinion, it is like night and day.
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You might want to try Xchocks. X-Chock Tire Locking Chock - BAL 28010 - Chocks & Levelers - Camping World They helped stabilize our camper. We also use these as well with pretty good success. http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...abilizer/34337
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You might want to try Xchocks. X-Chock Tire Locking Chock - BAL 28010 - Chocks & Levelers - Camping World They helped stabilize our camper. We also use these as well with pretty good success. Universal RV Stabilizer - Valterra 020106 - Stabilizing Jacks - Camping World
Out of curiosity- where/how are you using the Universal RV Stabilizer?
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Mine isn't a Roo mine is actually a Shamrock 25RS and I put one across the back bumper and one on the side by the door.
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Old 11-24-2013, 09:07 PM   #14
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Thanks for the suggestion on the chocks. After reading the replies, I remembered that the PUP was a lot more stable after I started using a BAL Single Axle Tire Chock. Tried to use the BAL chock with the Roo on just one of the tires, but it wouldn't fit, so I've just been using the plastic wedge chocks. I will definitely give the X-chocks a try.

Do you use the X-chocks on both sets of tires? On the PUP, I used the BAL chock on the side with the door & the plastic wedge chocks on the other side.
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any tandem wheel chocks should be used on BOTH sides.
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Anyone have a part number for the Roo tandem wheel chocks? The ones I bought when I took delivery of my Roo didn't fit so I returned them. I went with the wedge chocks and did have noticeable rocking. I would definitely buy the right set of wheel chocks.
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Anyone have a part number for the Roo tandem wheel chocks?
there is no part number specifically for the Roo.
you have measure the distance between the wheels. there are a number of different brands that make chocks to fit inbetween. Rotochoks are the best but are expensive. some Roos may have different distances.
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And there are RotoChocks for different wheel spacings. Not a Roo, but my wheels are really close.
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This is what I have:

Amazon.com: BAL 28012 X-Chock Tire Locking Chock: Automotive



This is what ependydad has

Rotochok wheel chock

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I also use the Ball Tire locks on both sides of the tandems. I also find the less you lower the stabilizers the less front to back movement you will get. So with the ground clearance I have I seen this mod and made a set. My Pup is 30' long as it has a deck to put 2 ATV's on it and has 26" ground clearance.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ted-41138.html
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