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02-11-2011, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Ennis TX
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Trailer shakes
Hey guys newbie here. I've read forms lots of ideas but how do I get the shakes out of my trailer? I do have xchocks and the trailer level but it still has the shakes when people are moving around. Also does the slide out on my 26tbss need supports? Thanks guys. We are out enjoying the new camper this weekend. Just kind of annoying feels like I'm on a boat!
Daniel
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02-11-2011, 11:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Are you using stabilizer jacks on the front and rear?
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02-11-2011, 11:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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modern slides don't need supports and will damage them.
are you using the xchocks on both sides and are the stabs down and tight?
there are some new products that connect the stabs to the frame, like a brace.
but, remember, you're in a trailer, not a house. you're going to get some movement unless you take the axles off and put it on a slab.
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02-11-2011, 11:17 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Ennis TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MotocrossCamper
Are you using stabilizer jacks on the front and rear?
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Yes there are 4 one on each corner. Came on the rig.
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02-12-2011, 03:08 PM
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Location: Canada
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Well, first you're gonna have to define "shakes" a bit better.
If you want it to feel like you're walking around you house you might as well give it up now.
If you've got a couple 200-300 pounders stomping around inside, same deal. It's gonna move.
Truth is, it's a trailer and it's gonna move some.
I'd say if you have the stabs out, xchocks in and leveler blocks down, it's probably as stable as you're gonna get it short of reinfocing the frame, floor and several hydrulic levers.
One thing you could try though:
Put a jack (trailer stab jack) just in front of (or behind) the main wheels on each side. Just load the frame (the actual frame, not the body) a small amount. What you're doing is taking the weight off the springs that the middle of the trailer is supported by and solid mounting it. It will remove a fair bit of "bounce".
Other than that, just enjoy being in the trailer away from it all....it's all part of the experience...
Cheers
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02-12-2011, 03:21 PM
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Location: Elkhart, Indiana
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ours does the same, I built a stabilizer similar to a "strong arm" type product. I only made one and installed it on the rear and it helped a lot. over the never ending winter I made 3 more and will install this spring. I will also install another jack by the wheels to help with the bounce.
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02-12-2011, 05:19 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tentcamper1
ours does the same, I built a stabilizer similar to a "strong arm" type product. I only made one and installed it on the rear and it helped a lot. over the never ending winter I made 3 more and will install this spring. I will also install another jack by the wheels to help with the bounce.
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Would love to see pics of what you built.
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02-12-2011, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Pilot Mountain NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by firedaniel
Hey guys newbie here. I've read forms lots of ideas but how do I get the shakes out of my trailer? I do have xchocks and the trailer level but it still has the shakes when people are moving around. Also does the slide out on my 26tbss need supports? Thanks guys. We are out enjoying the new camper this weekend. Just kind of annoying feels like I'm on a boat!
Daniel
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Get these
SteadyFast: 5th Wheel and RV Travel Trailer Stabilizer System
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02-14-2011, 08:56 AM
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camping
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
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I used 1" and 3/4" tube. two wing nuts to secure. the channel that connects to the frame has been replaced with a thicker piece. I will add 3 more this year. the one arm greatly reduced the amount of movement.
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2010 V-Lite 30WRLTS
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02-19-2011, 11:30 PM
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Plug It Right
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fulltime RV'er
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I was not happy with the interior movement for 8 years. For the last 6 we've been very happy once we added permanently attached stabilizers to our jacks. We use Plug It Right Stabilizers and are again happy campers. Diana
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02-20-2011, 08:24 AM
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Senior Member
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Forest River could make more money if this was added to there campers. They have to know that this is a problem, oh that's right the Engineers at Forest River don't camp, they have Condo's.........
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