New to Fifth Wheel camper

[Wardell240]

We just bought a 34 foot Fifth wheel. We have been out 2 times and we are having a lot of movement when people walk around. I've got 2 of the x looking wheel chocks ordered. People say that will help what do you guys think about the tripod for the front dose that help??

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Good start with getting a pair of xchocks for tires...IMO, skip the tripod setup.
I'd look into the stabilizer bars for the front landing gear & rear jacks...when in combination with the xchocks, you will be very pleased on how solid the camper will feel

[Wardell240]

Thank you for the info ill look it up

[Flying dutchman]

My advice too: skip the tripod and go with stabilizers. Will help a lot.

[Wiscampsin]

Check out JT Strongarms
JTRV.COM

[Great Horned Owl]

The easiest and least expensive solution is to quit worrying and just learn to ignore the movement. It really doesn't harm the 5er at all.

Joel

[QCCowboy]

Completely agree on the JT Strong arms. I have had both and they are so much easier than the tripods.

[rattleNsmoke]

In the meantime, try not to extend the front landing gear too much. It's best to toss some blocks under them and only extend them a few inches. It will help make the trailer more stabile.

[Flying dutchman]

Originally Posted by Great Horned Owl

The easiest and least expensive solution is to quit worrying and just learn to ignore the movement. It really doesn't harm the 5er at all.

Joel

Agreed that is does not harm the 5er but those inside may get seasick :-))

[ependydad]

JT's and between-the-wheel chocks help, but we still have a fair amount of movement. I tried the Valterra Stabilizer Jacks to no positive effect. My next plan is to get scissor jacks and put them near the axles.

http://learntorv.blogspot.com/2013/0...ilization.html

Unfortunately "just ignoring it" isn't an option as my mother-in-law frequently joins is and she has severe motion sickness issues. She's actually work her seasick wristbands for bed more than once before.

[whj77372]

I use the tripod on the pin and it works well for movement. Without it there was to much movement as we walked around. I had bought one from a fellow RVer at a camp ground for $50 and when that one broke, I got one from Camping World for about $150. It has been worth it for us. Good Luck

[Wardell240]

Thank you guys you all have been a great help so many good ideas Thank you.

[another_newfie]

We will use a combination of JT's, or a similiar product and X-chocks. Combine that with blocks under the landing gear to prevent them from extending too much. Right now we only use standard wheel chocks as our mad money budget is a little tight and we definitely do feel the movement. Eventually I will also add a set of scissor jacks as well.

Then again I find after enough wobbly pops I hardly notice it...

[SYE]

JT Strongarms!!!!!

[jevanb]

we used the pin tri pod and I also put slide supports under the rear slides we can not hardly feel the kids at all. lots of people say dont use the slide supports but we always just take the pressure off with them, I also put 6x`s under the LDG and rear stabs

[Great Horned Owl]

Originally Posted by jevanb

we used the pin tri pod and I also put slide supports under the rear slides we can not hardly feel the kids at all. lots of people say dont use the slide supports but we always just take the pressure off with them, I also put 6x`s under the LDG and rear stabs

Most (if not all) manufacturers tell you not to use supports under the slides. If the RV settles a little after you put in the supports, you can severely damage the slide mechanism. They will usually void the warrantee.

Joel

[jevanb]

Originally Posted by Great Horned Owl

Most (if not all) manufacturers tell you not to use supports under the slides. If the RV settles a little after you put in the supports, you can severely damage the slide mechanism. They will usually void the warrantee.

Joel

yea I know, but since the tires are sitting 2x10`s with 1/4 inch aluminun screwed to the bottom and the LDG is on a 2x10 and 6x6 plus the rear stabs are on 6x6 I think the trailer is not going to settle even if the tires lose air it is supported.