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05-07-2019, 11:39 AM
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Denver To Yuma In 90 Days
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Originally Posted by Mountndream
one other thing.. if your stairs fold under the door and you experience a lot of bouncing entering and leaving the trailer. The MorRYDE stepAbove elimanate this. Some people don't like them, but they can't argue the physics involved
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The Torklift GlowSteps are another lightweight option...
I have them and love them!
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05-07-2019, 12:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Prunedale, CA
Posts: 2
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On my 38ft 5th wheel, the JTStrong Arms did the most to stop the bouncing. I had tried the 5th wheel nose stands, and support jack stands along the frame as well, but the JT Strong Arms worked best by far. The other thing I did was to add 2 of the standard stabilizing jacks on the frame, in the middle of the trailer, which happens to be next to the door and at the front of the slides. This also helped with movement when entering and exiting since those stabilizers were right next to the door.
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05-07-2019, 12:53 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 60
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I have the same issue in my Roo. This year I'm trying step stabilizers and additional jack stands on the frame.
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05-07-2019, 12:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Livonia, MI.
Posts: 11
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The Steadyfast system gets my vote to remedy your movement concerns.
I use the X-chocks which eliminates a lot of the trailer movement combined with the Steadyfast system all is good.
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05-07-2019, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,371
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Stability
I started w/ slide-out stabilizers. Switched to X-chocks, which I feel do a better job. But, I have also learned to level the slide side high when I level the trailer. This is on a V front w/ two slides on the same side. I also now carry more blocks, so I do not extend the stabilizers as far. Made the trailer much more stable.
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05-07-2019, 01:51 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,626
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tundra 2014
I also now carry more blocks, so I do not extend the stabilizers as far. Made the trailer much more stable.
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I think this is the key. I was told by the dealer that the stabilizers work best when they are not extended way out. At home on my driveway (and it is not steeply sloped)I have a cinder block and three one inch thick boards, maybe thicker, beneath the 2 rear stabilizers AND had to crank stabilizers down a good 5 inches to reach the cinder block/board combo.
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05-07-2019, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 5,712
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I've always managed to get by with 4 chocks. In front of front tires and rear of rear tires. I block up my stabs so they extend about 1/2 or little over 1/2 way when the hit the blocks. I use rubber mallet to pound chocks in and it's served me well for 35 years. Popups and TT's.
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05-07-2019, 03:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: La Mirada, CA
Posts: 528
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JD Stabilizers on front and rear will definitely help.
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2005 Cardinal 33TS-LX
Trail Air pin box
Center Point suspension
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05-07-2019, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 386
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The best think I did was wait until Camping World had their yellow 10 piece leveling blocks on sale, I bought 4 of them, put one set under each stabilizer and that eliminated probably 75 percent of the movement!
I tried the X blocks, I didn't think they worked well, I suspect that with torsion bar suspension, it just didn't work well!
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2018 Flagstaff 832IKBS Travel Trailer.
2015 Silverado High Country.
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05-07-2019, 07:27 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,149
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jackhartjr
The best think I did was wait until Camping World had their yellow 10 piece leveling blocks on sale, I bought 4 of them, put one set under each stabilizer and that eliminated probably 75 percent of the movement!
I tried the X blocks, I didn't think they worked well, I suspect that with torsion bar suspension, it just didn't work well!
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Our 8529IKBS has torsion suspension and the X-Chocks work great. Put them in and make them tight and they will not allow the tires to rotate.
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05-07-2019, 07:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 7,916
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Trailer bounces with any movement!
Another thing. Some people add a set of stabilizers in front(or back) of the axles. This is is supposed to help.
We have a 5er(front legs of course), scotches, x-chocks(DW says they help), JT strong arms and it still moves. I guess it’s just a trailer.
I forgot step supports...only helps going in and out.
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05-07-2019, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BoCoMo
Posts: 2,784
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'Stabilizers' stabilize.... they do not stop movement. I have a set of 'stabilizers', front and back that came with the unit.... good for nothing junk to keep unit from 'moving'... solution... install scissor jacks at the corners and slightly lift the unit. one x-chock and 4 scissors jacks, problem solved.
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2013 Forest River Salem Hemisphere SBT312QBUD
2001 CrewCab F-250 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel
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05-07-2019, 08:33 PM
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Jayhawker
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Suburbs Kansas City
Posts: 290
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Try these JT Strong Arm stabilizers
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05-07-2019, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 331
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Everything helps but no complete cure.
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05-07-2019, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 173
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When we had a TT, we used a set like this if we going to be set up for more than a night:
https://smile.amazon.com/Cynder-0204...gateway&sr=8-9
One either side half way between the wheels and front and same in the rear. We set them each on a 2x12 12" long directly under the frame. If you get any movement then, your frame is flexing. They are available in different height ranges.
AL
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05-07-2019, 11:25 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Michigan
Posts: 44
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I used the SteadyFast stabilizers on my fiver. They took about 90% of the movement out.
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05-08-2019, 08:46 AM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,626
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayhawker
Try these JT Strong Arm stabilizers
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Holy smokes, what do you do in that trailer, have barn dances? lol.
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2019 Rockwood Geo Pro G19FD w/off road package
2015 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 V8
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05-08-2019, 09:05 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,149
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJKris
Holy smokes, what do you do in that trailer, have barn dances? lol.
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Kris, they really do make a difference...
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2022 Cedar Creek 345IK 5th Wheel•Solar & Inverter•2024 Ford F-Series SCREW•7.3L•4x4•Factory Puck•B&W Companion•TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater•Sinemate 3500w Gen.
F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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05-08-2019, 09:07 AM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,626
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No doubt! Don't think I'll ever need that much stabilization though.
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2019 Rockwood Geo Pro G19FD w/off road package
2015 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 V8
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05-08-2019, 09:12 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,149
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJKris
No doubt! Don't think I'll ever need that much stabilization though.
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You won't but the DW will!
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2022 Cedar Creek 345IK 5th Wheel•Solar & Inverter•2024 Ford F-Series SCREW•7.3L•4x4•Factory Puck•B&W Companion•TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater•Sinemate 3500w Gen.
F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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