TT level, but still sway

[ciditad]

Maybe I'm doing it wrong but the TT is level at the campsite, tires chocked, and 4 stabilizer jacks deployed. However the TT still sways somewhat left and right if making sudden movement in the cabin. Should I have lifted the 4 corners up more and leave the tires barely on the ground?

[SeaDog]

stabilizers are not for lifting your rig. I added steady fast to my rig to make it rock solid. You could add four stackable jacks two in front and two in the rear of the axles to the frame to stop the flexing. I also use x-chocks.

[Wiscampsin]

X2 on using X-Chocks.

[Chuck_S]

What "TT?"

-- Chuck

[eteitelman]

Agreed. I also use x-chocks. Substantial improvement.

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by Chuck_S

What "TT?"



-- Chuck

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To the OP: I don’t think being perfectly level has any relationship to trailer wiggle and I’m not sure one solution solves the problem for all configurations. Length and weight, etc., come into play. I use JT Strongarm stabilizers which help a good deal. I used X-chocks 2-3 years and decided they didn’t help my 32’5” 5th wheel. Now I leave the X-chocks in the shed and use stack jacks under both rear spring hangers. Now our trailer is pretty solid.

[D W]

It's the nature of the beast. We call it "jounce". As others have said, there are several products that can mitigate it somewhat, but as long as your rig sits on spring/torsion suspensions and pneumatic tires you will never get rid of it completely.

[jbflag21ds]

after the tires have cooled and the trailer settled, tighten up the stabilizers and chocks. that will help as well.

[ciditad]

Unfortunately I only have one tire on each side so X chocks are no go. I think the extra jacks are a good idea and will look into that.

[Luckyboy]

I followed this approach that I found on YouTube. It works excellently!!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LHFTtsksNeCTbjAZ8

[campers302]

Originally Posted by ciditad

Maybe I'm doing it wrong but the TT is level at the campsite, tires chocked, and 4 stabilizer jacks deployed. However the TT still sways somewhat left and right if making sudden movement in the cabin. Should I have lifted the 4 corners up more and leave the tires barely on the ground?

I would like to suggest that you and the family get accustom to a little sway and movement in you TT. You can spend a lot of time and money only to find that the movement is still there.



You are not on a foundation and will never and I mean never get rid of the sway completely so just enjoy your good times and a little sway.


I don't know if you know this or not but be sure you are level for the sake of your refrigerator cooling. The reason is that you could burn out the pot if not.


Have fun!

[AlexDreamz]

If the sway is occurring after a day or more of no sway, my question would be “what’s the weather like?” We frequently have to readjust if it’s been dry and we get rain - or been wet and suddenly stops and warms up.

I also blame my tongue jack, on occasion. It had to be replaced unexpectedly and immediately - the only one in town that fit has a lower weight limit than I’d like (finally found a non-electric that hits all my requirements - woohoo). Because the current jack is barely under its weight limit, it just doesn’t feel as solid as the previous one - or the totally over muscled jack on my first trailer.

[Freetyme]

Originally Posted by Luckyboy

I followed this approach that I found on YouTube. It works excellently!!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LHFTtsksNeCTbjAZ8

Did the same, made a world of difference, although I used 5/16 eyebolts where the ratchet straps attach. I use a 6x6 plywood pad to avoid ends sinking into ground. A diy project last Spring, no regrets.