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12-10-2014, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Wisconsin
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Valterra Universal RV Stabilizer - Good/Bad?
Has anyone used a Valterra Universal RV Stabilizer to help eliminate the TT from moving back and forth? When I get to my destination and set up camp, my TT tends to move slightly and I find it to be annoying.
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12-11-2014, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vermont
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The reviews of it on Amazon look good. It appears you will need at least two and one reviewer used four on his fifth wheel. Under the rear frame/bumper and under the entry stairs seemed to be the most popular placements
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12-11-2014, 07:13 AM
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Location: MA
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We have 2 of them, use them mostly on the frame under the main door and on the back bumper although my son has tried them in a few different locations. The help but do not stop the bounce you get as you walk through the trailer or up and down the exterior stairs. The are easy to use for the most part. We went with these instead of X chaulks as we have the wide set axles and thought these would be better. On trips that we do not set them up we cn tell the difference. Of course, having a 35 foor trailer we realize we will have some movement. Good luck.
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12-11-2014, 07:17 AM
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Location: New Mexico
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We've never used this particular brand/design, but it has good reviews on the Camping World site too. 
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...filiateid=3296
Hopefully others will chime-in soon.
Terri, the Chevy co-pilot 
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12-11-2014, 02:33 PM
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Location: Battle Creek
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I have one and it works pretty well. I had to replace the push buttons that adjust the stabilizers, they aren't very strong, with bolts and wing nuts. However, I have installed a pair of Bal Lock-Arm Stabilizers and, in my opinion, they work much better for only a few more dollars. The Bal Lock-Arms are permanently installed so all you have to do is tighten one bolt which makes set up much quicker.
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2013 Bullet 248RKS (Taj Mahaul)
2013 Silverado 2500HD, 6L, 3.73 (Blizzard)
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12-14-2014, 06:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Vermont
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I have the Steadyfast stabilizer system. Once installed, much more convenient and they don't have to be stored anywhere. JT Stongarms and BAL Lock-Arm Stabilizer Bars are very similar to the SteadyFast.
My system came with two for the front and one for the rear. The front set works so well that I have never installed the rear.
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Cougar High Country 299RKS, Mor/Ryde pin box, 200w solar
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12-14-2014, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Colorful Colorado
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Our lightweight camper doesn't have a rear bumper. Could this be placed under one of the beams that runs side to side? My first though is no because of the possibility of pushing it either towards the front or the back. Another option would be mount a 2x6 under the rear floor and then use that as an attachment point.
Thoughts?
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12-16-2014, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Okanagan, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThePressureIsOn
I have one and it works pretty well. I had to replace the push buttons that adjust the stabilizers, they aren't very strong, with bolts and wing nuts.
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Ditto. I have one and place it behind the wheels on the drivers side. It helps a fair bit but I still get movement. I have bolts in place of the pushbuttons as well.
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2015 GMC Sierra Max Trailer
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12-19-2014, 08:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Any aftermarket permanently installed stabilizing system that helps eliminate interior movement is worth it in my opinion. We have used our stabilizers for 9 years and have been perfectly happy. Hugs, Di
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1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Automatic Leveling System, TST Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Plug It Right Stabilizers.
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12-19-2014, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rochester, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThePressureIsOn
I have one and it works pretty well. I had to replace the push buttons that adjust the stabilizers, they aren't very strong, with bolts and wing nuts. However, I have installed a pair of Bal Lock-Arm Stabilizers and, in my opinion, they work much better for only a few more dollars. The Bal Lock-Arms are permanently installed so all you have to do is tighten one bolt which makes set up much quicker.
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X2- the Bal Lock Stabilizers work well. I have a set in the front and set in the rear. No movement and easy to use.
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