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Old 10-17-2014, 04:47 AM   #1
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Question stabalizing while camped

I wonder if I am the only person with a question why the rig moves when all set up. New to this full time and feel movement. What can be done to stabilize more or is this just something to get used to?
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Old 10-17-2014, 05:06 AM   #2
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Hi,

Don't know what kind of camper you have, but I'll take a stab at it. After leveling, we then lower the 4 corner stabilizers, and snug them to the ground, and make sure the chock blocks are in place. Then we use a pair of BAL x-chocks (one each side), to further keep the rig from moving. This final step seemed to do the trick for us. It is now much more stable. I also check the stabilizer jacks the morning after we are set up, to make sure they are still snug to the ground.

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Old 10-17-2014, 05:22 AM   #3
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I just installed the JT strongarm stabilizers on my new 5th wheel and it is like a different trailer. It went from bad to feeling like its on a foundation solid. Best upgrade so far. I have two preteen sons and they are like a herd of cattle moving around. Now that we have the JT kit there is no movement.....
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Old 10-17-2014, 05:29 AM   #4
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I installed the SteadyFast stabilizer system on my trailer and it made a drastic difference. Very worth while mod anyone can make.
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Old 10-17-2014, 06:59 AM   #5
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Welcome to the forum

Depending on your unit, and how you set it up at the campground, there can be some movement. There are ways of reducing it to a near non existence and the addition of the stabilizer systems mentioned above are a couple.

Some people use X chocks between the wheels, kingpin stabilizers (for fifth wheels) and additional stabilizer jacks. Next time your out camping, take a walk around and look for a unit close to your size and see what they did. Pretty much all us campers will be more than happy to relate what works best for them. Looks like two already have
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Old 10-17-2014, 07:16 AM   #6
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Most trailers move and the longer the trailer the move movement. As others have said there are a number of methods to use or try. Some better than others, some cost more than others and some are easier/quicker to set up. Everyone likes something different. Most RV centers have a few different types. Good luck.
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Old 10-17-2014, 03:06 PM   #7
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why the rig moves when all set up.
The trailer is on WHEELS. There are SPRINGS between the wheels and the frame. Most of the stabilizer jacks don't take all the weight and are wobbly. Of course it moves.
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Old 10-17-2014, 04:21 PM   #8
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aletha, Howdy;

Welcome to the forum ...!

That said, if you and your partner can get in rythem with
it use it to your advantage , , .

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Old 10-17-2014, 08:10 PM   #9
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I have always thought it is somewhat like living on a boat. After while you get used to the movement and it no longer bothers you. You don't even notice it.
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Old 10-18-2014, 03:12 PM   #10
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I cut 2 2x4s about 2' each, drilled a hole for an eye bolt in each. I but each one up against the jacks, hook a small ratchet strap between them and tighten it up. One pair for front and one pair for back. They should be at about a 45 angle. I carry a longer pair for sites that are not close to level. Works great and is cheap.
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Old 10-18-2014, 10:29 PM   #11
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I cut 2 2x4s about 2' each, drilled a hole for an eye bolt in each. I but each one up against the jacks, hook a small ratchet strap between them and tighten it up. One pair for front and one pair for back. They should be at about a 45 angle. I carry a longer pair for sites that are not close to level. Works great and is cheap.

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Old 10-18-2014, 10:35 PM   #12
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In addition to the above, walking with a light step helps. Hard to do if you're a heavier person, but. . .
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Old 10-19-2014, 07:27 AM   #13
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I cut 2 2x4s about 2' each, drilled a hole for an eye bolt in each. I but each one up against the jacks, hook a small ratchet strap between them and tighten it up. One pair for front and one pair for back. They should be at about a 45 angle. I carry a longer pair for sites that are not close to level. Works great and is cheap.
Took me a bit to visualize this but it appears logical to minimize the side to side motion
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Old 10-19-2014, 08:42 AM   #14
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I just installed the BAL lockarms on mine, what a difference! I only installed two of them to stop side to side motion on the front. I purchased 4 (2 sets). It's crazy because now I can actually feel the front to back motion since the side to side is gone. I chose BAL because they use the hex bolts to secure them and I can reach it with the standard jack tool.

I'll be adding the other 2 to stop the front to back motion as soon as I figure out how to reroute the generator exhaust. I'm thinking some sort of threaded fitting what I can install/remove quickly would be the best.
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