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02-16-2014, 06:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Stabilizing issues
We have a 26RL Forrest River Cherokee Grey Wolf. It's a 2012. We are currently parked on concrete and using cinder blocks under the remote stabilizers and front hitch. The trailer shakes and moves like it hasn't been stabilized at all. I'm at my wits end. This thing rocks when you get inside, when you walk around, roll around in the bed at night, or literally move a muscle. I'm sick of it!
We are new to RV lifestyle though and haven't found our niche. What do I need to purchase or do to get this thing to stop rocking?
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02-16-2014, 07:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Eastern Ontario
Posts: 22
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Have you tried Xchocks between the tires.
They work real good for us.
Eggs
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02-16-2014, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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No I haven't. Where would I buy them?
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02-16-2014, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
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Get a set of four like these.
Camco Trailer Stabilizer Jack Stands 4/Box (44560) - R V Accessories - Ace Hardware
Put two in front of the front axle and two behind the back axle.
Do NOT lift the unit off the ground.
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02-16-2014, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 325
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Amazon, camper world, any rv deler if ther have supplies. Maybe wally world.
They do help quite a bit. Also discovered this last summer of you can get something under the steps to support them, that really helps the entrance, exit.
I also use a tripod under the pin, if i am going to stay somepace for more than a day or two.
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02-16-2014, 07:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Eastern Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kayterz2no1
No I haven't. Where would I buy them?
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Got mine from my dealer , but any rv accessories shop have them.
Cost is around 50$ Canadian for a pair.
Hope this helps.
Eggs
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02-16-2014, 07:23 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
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2 scissor jacks in front of the front axle with U welded to them and bolted to the 2 x 4 frame works great also and you can use a cordless drill to run them up and down.
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02-16-2014, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Lexington, Ky
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X Chocks do work well. You can find them at Camping World, your local RV supplier, on line etc..Price range is typically $70-$100 and if you shop around you may find them between $50-$60. However, I will say you will not eliminate all movement. There are many threads of discussion about stabilization and multiple methods. Despite some movement the RV lifestyle is well worth it!
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02-16-2014, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BoCoMo
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The drop down 'stabilizers' are more for show on my unit. The do not work all that well. I have the x-chocks and they help.....To get the job done. Get a pair of scissor for the front and a pair for the back to have real stabilization of your unit.
24" Scissor Jacks - Two jacks with handle - Stromberg Carlson JSC-24 - Stabilizing Jacks - Camping World
I also use the 'save a jack' quick disconnect as the skirts on the sides of my unit hang way down and I can not crank my scissor jacks all the way up.
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02-16-2014, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 284
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I use x chocks, bal lock arms on the scissor jacks and the camco stabilizer jacks and they all work great together.
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02-17-2014, 11:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
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all these tips will help remove some of the bounce but do not expect you trailer to be as sturdy as a house. As they are designed to be mobile there is just to much flex in the frame and structure. This has to be there or your trailer would break apart on the highways.
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02-17-2014, 11:52 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Note: the X-chocks, or any other between the tire style, will help with front to back stabilization only. If you have the power stabilizers, like I have, they help with side to side stabilization. For those, I've found the less they're put down, the better they are at stabilizing. You said you've already get them on cinder blocks. Do you have room to go 2 high? Or to add some 2x whatever planks? It made a world of difference in our TT to only drop them ~4 inches instead of the 10-12 I had been putting them down.
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02-18-2014, 12:45 AM
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TeresaInCAL
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: California foothills
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There also is a step stabilizer, looks kind of like a kickstand for your step, should be under 20 bucks. I just got one, haven't installed it yet.
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02-18-2014, 07:29 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeresaInCAL
There also is a step stabilizer, looks kind of like a kickstand for your step, should be under 20 bucks. I just got one, haven't installed it yet.
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I had one commissioned by oc.
TURBS
Goshen is my playground.
The last man standing also has a sharpie 
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02-18-2014, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
I had one commissioned by oc.TURBS
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Slight correction, that was Ms. Amy's Christmas present/condolence gift for tolerating FT Turbs. 
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02-18-2014, 07:48 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Slight correction, that was Ms. Amy's Christmas present/condolence gift for tolerating FT Turbs. |
Point taken!
TURBS
Goshen is my playground.
The last man standing also has a sharpie
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02-18-2014, 07:51 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Point taken! |
Thus the name (Forked Tongue) FT Turbs.
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02-18-2014, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeresaInCAL
There also is a step stabilizer, looks kind of like a kickstand for your step, should be under 20 bucks. I just got one, haven't installed it yet.
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Or Car jack.  Youroo!! 
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02-22-2014, 03:48 AM
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Plug It Right
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fulltime RV'er
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You might also think about adding aftermarket permanently installed stabilizers. We did 8 years ago and would n-e-v-e-r be without them again. Mamma is a happy camper and you know what happens when Mamma's a happy camper, right??
They are also a boon in the wind and we don't have to put anything up, take down or find a place to store out old Bi-Pod.
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02-22-2014, 04:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kayterz2no1
No I haven't. Where would I buy them?
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Amazon has a good price (and you need to buy a pair - one for each side)
Amazon.com: BAL 28012 X-Chock Tire Locking Chock: Automotive
That takes Care of your Front-to-rear Rocking & Swaying. For Side to side, get three sets of these:
Amazon.com: BAL 23216 Lock-Arm Stabilizing Bar: Automotive
Finally, talk to OC (Old Coot) and get his step stabilizer mod and you will be just about as rock solid as a 4 point jacked Class A!
P.S. If you are not a AmazonPrime member, go ahead and join - well worth the $79 - especially if you like to watch movies! 
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