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me2
Explorer
Jul 11, 2016

Best way to stabilize a big 5er ? Hydraulic landing gear ?

We have a Chaparral 355. It has a complete bedroom in the back with a loft. We usually have 6 to 8 people in the trailer at night, usually 3 or 4 people sleeping in the back. What is the best wa...
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laknox
Nomad
Jul 11, 2016
n7bsn wrote:
The only way to stop the movement is to get the rig off the suspension. That takes a 4 or 6 point leveling system set to get the rig up.

Other then that, it's just reducing the movement


Even with this, you still have the length of the jack stands themselves that allow movement. There are really only 2 effective ways to stop it: 1) Jack the rig up and crib it several places on the frame and remove the wheels. 2) Use JT Strongarm, or similar, stabilizing system to brace the jacks.

Lyle

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