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06-02-2017, 07:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Minneapolis
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Fifth wheel king pin stabalizer
I havent ever used one. Are they a good idea or necessary?
Easy to put up and take down?
Thanks!
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06-02-2017, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Lincoln, NE
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I have one and have used it but have not noticed any big change. Perhaps it would help a lot if you have kids traveling with you or a boisterous party life. We have neither.
Mine is for sale.
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06-02-2017, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Oswego
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Used one for many years. They help some. Mine was made out of steel. If I purchased one again I would purchase an aluminum one.
I installed the JT StrongArms on our last RV and quit using one. Our new one has the 6 point leveling system and won't be using one
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06-02-2017, 11:13 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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I have a steel tripod stabilizer. It works good IMO and since it uses a chain through the legs, it's easy to set up/take down.
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06-02-2017, 02:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Newnan
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This is the one we use.. . Seems to make the camper a little more stable, especially when there are a few people inside.
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06-02-2017, 02:54 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 31
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I have a six pt level. The front cabin shakes a bit but i didnt want to invest over $100 for something that wouldnt make a big impact and i could run into after a couple bud lights
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06-02-2017, 03:11 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Newport, TN
Posts: 41
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I have the aluminum one and it does seem to help a little with the side-to-side motion. It's simple to set up and stores easily in my truck bed when traveling or not in use.
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06-02-2017, 03:35 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 46
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So are they worth it if you have the 6 point stabilizers?
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06-03-2017, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Lacey
Posts: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandfreak
So are they worth it if you have the 6 point stabilizers?
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Good question. I'm looking forward to the opinions of others.
Our 2017 Raptor has the six point hydraulic stabilizers, but the whole thing shakes every time someone sneezes.
-Mike
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06-03-2017, 04:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandfreak
So are they worth it if you have the 6 point stabilizers?
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I had one with my previous 5er, I felt it worked well. I now have a 6 point system and I gave the stabilizer to my dad. IMO, it didn't make a difference or enough of a difference to make it worth the hassle.
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2013 Alpine 3500RE
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08-02-2017, 04:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Davie
Posts: 331
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kark0202
I have a six pt level. The front cabin shakes a bit but i didnt want to invest over $100 for something that wouldnt make a big impact and i could run into after a couple bud lights
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Lol, probably the most honest reply I've seen today
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08-02-2017, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Sussex, NJ
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I have the 6 point hydraulic leveling and previously used one of the king pin stabilizers on my previous trailer that did not have the auto leveling. I would definitely not think it wise to use any fixed stabilizing device on a system which could fail(i.e. hydraulics) causing the rig to settle. The stabilizer I used to use was the two leg steel BAL model. It said it should never be used to support the weight of the pin. This was never a concern to me when leveling with boards and crank down jacks as supports but depending on how it was leveled, the front could drop and place the entire pin weight on the stabilizer in the event of a failure in the hydraulics.
That said, I've not experienced any failures so others might comment about their concerns with that likelihood.
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08-03-2017, 05:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Near Saratoga Springs,
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I considered one then talked to a few folks that used them. For the most part, they said it was just one more gadget that seemed to be a good idea but the return on the dollars spent and hassle when traveling just wasn't worth the effort. As long as you have rubber tires and springs that flex there will be some movement. A 6 point leveling system make more sense if you are buying a new trailer. Ours doesn't have the 6 point system but I had an extra new set of stabilizing scissors jacks and use them between the tires and the 5er's drop section of front frame. Some sort of cross arm stabilizers as well as to the rear stabilizers seem to work better - and there are good brands other then Lippert's JT
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08-11-2017, 01:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: nm
Posts: 1,833
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I built this from 3/4 pipe small chain and trailer jack it will lift some serious weight that being said it reduces the wobble to almost nothing. I feel it's safe to park the Harley .
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08-11-2017, 02:01 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: nm
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When I get home I'll modify the the top to make it hang and lock like the video for easy centering.
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2018 1 ton 4x4 c.c standard bed GMC Denali
Anderson ultimate hitch
2015 311 Impact Fusion toy hauler
2018 Milwaukee 8 FLRTU roadglide glide ultra
2018 800 Z force spot BUGGY.
500 watts of solar enough power for boon docking.
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08-11-2017, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Box Elder
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It wasn't mentioned, but if your rig has the MorRyde pin box, with the rubber suspension that allows the pin to move, a tripod will be useless because the trailer will still move with the pin box floating against the rubber part.
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08-11-2017, 06:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbecky
It wasn't mentioned, but if your rig has the MorRyde pin box, with the rubber suspension that allows the pin to move, a tripod will be useless because the trailer will still move with the pin box floating against the rubber part.
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I used my stabilizer with my LCI Trailair pin box last time out and it seemed to work just fine. The ones with a rubber bladder I can understand would not be stable.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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08-07-2018, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: nm
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Been using it 3 years now wouldn't be without a tripod
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2018 1 ton 4x4 c.c standard bed GMC Denali
Anderson ultimate hitch
2015 311 Impact Fusion toy hauler
2018 Milwaukee 8 FLRTU roadglide glide ultra
2018 800 Z force spot BUGGY.
500 watts of solar enough power for boon docking.
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08-07-2018, 10:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kark0202
I havent ever used one. Are they a good idea or necessary?
Easy to put up and take down?
Thanks!
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You want a solid 5er no bounce or wiggle, get a set of J.T. Strongarms!
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08-08-2018, 04:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Dade City
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We have 4 point leveling system, and use scissor jacks between the tires and a HD steel stabilizer tripod under the king pin. Life is good. The stabilizer works well. IMO there are some on the market that do not work well.
Being a mechanical person I wanted to put some support under the front of the unit, this year I will put some support under the rear of the unit considering there is more than 12 ft. of unsupported load behind the rear jacks. We sleep in the front and live in the back.
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