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01-24-2012, 01:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Miami Florida
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RAPTOR 5th Wheel Stabilizing
I am new to the forum i just recently purchased my first 5th wheel a 2012 raptor velocity and love it. Found a couple of things am not to happy with but they dont out way the goods. i have never seen a trailer with so many accessories. the most current problem we are having is movement regular walking and turning the trailer shakes i can't imagine how it looks while doing the dirty deeds. What is the best way to stabilize Tripod? JT Strong Arms, Tire Chocks or good old BRICKS. lol
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01-24-2012, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SoCal
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Strong Arms, or similar products, seem to be the most reliable way to do it. I’m looking on getting the BAL ones, as they’re a bit less expensive.
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01-24-2012, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Puyallup, Wa
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I to have alot of shaking in my 5er and after alot of research I really like the steadyfast system and plan on installing this spring. The cost is not bad and the install seems to be fairly easy. There are a few post on the board about them.
Good luck and congrats on the new trailer Happy Camping.
http://www.steadyfast.com/feedback.html
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01-24-2012, 02:35 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Cape May County, NJ
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I have just installed the Steadyfast on mine last week and it is rock solid.
Mike
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01-24-2012, 07:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Steadyfast
Another vote for steadyfast. Have had it on last two 5th wheel trailers. Makes all the difference in the world. Installation is straightforward, instructions are well written. The owner includes his own cell # in case you have any questions regarding the installation.
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01-24-2012, 07:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Miami Florida
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Steadyfast
Thanks guys for the feedback. just looked up the steadyfast arm it is cheaper but are you sure it is effective just supporting one arm. don't know always follow my theory more is better and stronger but if it works am all for it. very similar with the JT. So definitely no tripod to lug around camping correct. oh btw tire chocks are a must correct?
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01-24-2012, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SoCal
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Wheel chocks are a must simply because trailer brakes are disengaged when parked.
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01-24-2012, 08:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: florida
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Glad I saw this post. I've had the same issue and have been looking for a fix.
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2011 Cougar 26sab
Florida
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01-24-2012, 09:49 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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I installed the SteadyFast system on our 36' Raptor 5'er last year and cannot be more pleased with the results. Shortly after the installation I sold our tripod - no need for that any more.
Good luck.
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01-25-2012, 09:19 AM
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I used the JT Strong arms. It helped quite a bit, but still have much shake and wobble. I think the only way to really get rid of this is to install stabilizer jacks in front of the first axle. That will be my next mod. I will try to purchase another set of motor driven stabilizers just like on the back end.
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