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04-18-2016, 03:39 PM
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Retired
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Sundeland, MA
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Keeping Entry Steps from Bouncing
I noticed when people are using the entry steps the TT "shakes a bit" even when the stabilizers are deployed ...I'm sure this is normal. I found an old car jack in the garage and had our son modify it so we could use it to help prevent the TT from "bouncing" as people used the outside steps ....basically a 3/4" nut (same size nut as the stabilizers) was welded on the end of the threaded rod and a 1 1/4" square tube with 1/4 cork adhered to the top surface was welded to the top of the jack. As you can see it fits under the first step and so far it seems to work....we discovered that setting the top bar just so it touches the underside of the bottom step works great.
Total cost $0.00 just recycled old stuff from the garage.
Happy  Trails
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04-18-2016, 07:21 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Good stuff!
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04-18-2016, 07:34 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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We had the same problem until I added the stab jacks to the framework in front of the axles. I even made an adjustable stand for the steps.
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04-18-2016, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Yes had ours installed on the bottom step for several years now!  Youroo!!
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04-18-2016, 07:48 PM
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Retired
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Sundeland, MA
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Youroo....love the crocs shelf
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04-18-2016, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Originally Posted by MainelyUS
Youroo....love the crocs shelf
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Thanks MainelyUS,it will hold up to 4 Pr.! Youroo!!
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04-19-2016, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: eastern NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
Yes had ours installed on the bottom step for several years now!
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love the shoe shelf,.......thanks for the idea, I've run out of mods to do, and needed a new project,..............
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04-19-2016, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
Thanks MainelyUS,it will hold up to 4 Pr.! Youroo!! |
What a crock   PS: A pair for his feet and pair for his hands when he crawls home.
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04-19-2016, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Vacaville, CA
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Good idea, I use a couple of bottle jacks, one at each corner.
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04-20-2016, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Happy Camping!
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04-20-2016, 05:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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This is what I use, Old Coot made it for me, cost me 175.00 gas to pick -up but then I had all the coffee I could drink 3 free meals from one of the best Southern cooks, And got to steal a whole bunch of stuff out of his garage it is adjustable and folds up... AMERICAN INGENUITY>
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04-21-2016, 05:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gljurczyk
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Glenn Please  I have 3 pr for that,1 for my feet/1 for my knees/1 for my hands!  Youroo!!
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