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DIY Stabilizers
Needed to relocate the rear stabilizers, after mounting the BAL Hideaspare, for the Honeywagon and Spare Tire. Looked online for placement ideas. Came across these.
Had some 2X6's, and tie down rings, left over from a previous job. Saw where one guy had used hinges, to mount feet or pads, to spread the weight out. Using hinges allows the pads to fold for storage. Most people used Eye bolts though, for the ratchet straps to attach too. In a way, I like the rings better, as they fold flatter for storage. Time will tell.
I put them on the front, rear, and under the steps.
I cut the front and rear boards about 36", the boards for the steps about 24" long. 45 degree angles on both ends.
Did it take out most all of the sway? Yes, yes it did!! This mod made a noticeable improvement.
I'll get around to painting these.
Note - after doing this, it was windy. I walked by the camper, heard a humming noise. The straps where vibrating with the wind, similar to straps on a flat bed trailer going down the highway. Put a couple twists in the strap, this will go away.
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Linear Mode
