So I've come to the conclusion that I need to do something better to stabilize my RV when parked. The stabilizer jacks on our Weekend Warrior are "lacking" in my opinion. The are simply single legs that drop down on an angle. I can't see how they add a lot of stability, and from what I feel inside, they don't. It seems like if my 6 lb dog rolls over you can feel in in the RV? Current set up. Our WW is a tongue pull so we have the tongue jack that I try to limit on the amount of extension that it has. I would rather add larger blocks of wood to provide a more stable support. We have the the X Chocks between the wheels. Since it is a triple axle I normally put one of the X Chocks between the front/middle tires on the left and rear/middle on the right. Then we have these single legged "stabilizer" jacks front and rear. When putting the stabilizers down, I usually don't put a lot of pressure on them, I wait till they make contact, then crank a few more times so that it actually lifts the RV 1/4 inch to know they are solid. This weekend I noticed after 2 days, that the jacks were no longer touching the blocks, so I adjusted. As I was looking around, it seemed like most of the TT had scissor type stabilizer jacks. From a visual perspective they seemed a little beefier than what I have? I'm curious, what others are doing to try to take the rockin out of their set up. Would it be worth cutting the smaller stabilizers off and installing scissor jacks, or do I go with Hydrolics? How much weight should these "stabilizers" be supporting?Believe, me I don't mind a little movement, as I understand it has a suspension under it, but I feel like I'm getting an excessive amount of movement when simply turning over in bed or walking around?Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Don't know if your RV is a fifth wheel or not but I added the tripod to my 5th wheel pin box and it really helped.They also make some braces that go from one side to the other that is suppose to help too...I too crank down my bars until alot of pressure is on them. I use a good solid 2x8 or 2x12 under the jacks also...Roy Ken

When we had a TT it came with 4 jack stands...the type used on mobile homes.I would get the trailer level side to side using blocks under the tires. Then unhitch and level front to back using the tongue jack. I would then lower the front until it was just unlevel and place the rear jack stands under the frame and adjust them until they were tight against the frame.Next raise the front of the TT to level and place the front jack stands under the frame. Tighten them up against the frame and raise the tongue jack just a little to put more weight on the front jack stands.The jack stands would support the weight of the TT and eliminate any bounce from the springs or tires. The TT was rock solid.You can buy these type of jack stand online or at some of the independant RV Supply Stores.Here's one supplier http://www.bandrstamping.com/LEVELING_JACKS.html

When we had our TT, THESE worked well for us.Ron

We quit worrying about trailer rock a long time ago. After 2 Carnival Cruises, the slight rocking is kind of nice. Actually, we have a set of 4 of these. They are not expensive, adapt to anything, are not a permanent fixture, and can be use for more than just your camper:This image came from http://www.thomassonsrv.com but they are sold almost everywhere. They are ancient technology, but still one of the simplest and one of the best.

The J.T. strong arms are extremely helpful, I love mine. Watch CW and they go on sale a couple times/year. They're about $200.00 plus labor if you're not a do it yourselfer.

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nayther
Explorer
Jun 24, 2014
camp-n-family wrote:
X2 on the JT Strong Arms.. My trailer shook so much that it snapped the heads off of several bolts holding the scissor jacks on. I installed the Strong Arms and problem solved. Removed 95% of the shaking. Best mod I've done to the trailer.

Yep that plus the X Chocks really make it solid.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Jun 24, 2014
The jacks on my WW are sufficient, there just isn't enough of them. Mine came with only rear stabilizers. When I put Stack Jacks at the front corners it reduces movement a lot.

Another nice gizmo is the Bal between the tires chocks. They help to reduce suspension movement.
cutty72
Explorer
Jun 24, 2014
Another vote for the JT strongarms.
I have a 5th wheel, but still should be a great benefit to you!
camp-n-family
Explorer
Jun 24, 2014
X2 on the JT Strong Arms.. My trailer shook so much that it snapped the heads off of several bolts holding the scissor jacks on. I installed the Strong Arms and problem solved. Removed 95% of the shaking. Best mod I've done to the trailer.
xaugievike
Explorer
Jun 23, 2014
I added the steadyfast system to my rig in the spring

http://www.steadyfast.com

Simple install...I'm very happy With how it works...I'd say it took 75% of the wiggle out of our rig and that last 25% is much less noticeable.
Strabo
Explorer
Jun 23, 2014
DutchmenSport wrote:
We quit worrying about trailer rock a long time ago. After 2 Carnival Cruises, the slight rocking is kind of nice.

Actually, we have a set of 4 of these. They are not expensive, adapt to anything, are not a permanent fixture, and can be use for more than just your camper:

This image came from http://www.thomassonsrv.com but they are sold almost everywhere. They are ancient technology, but still one of the simplest and one of the best.

We use the same thing, works great.
garry_owen
Explorer
Jun 23, 2014
there is to much slack in the suspension for one x-chock on one side.

i have to use the (2) chocks on the same side. have found if i don't, i just jack the 2 axles the chock is between apart. with a little walking ect. in the trailer, the chock works loose.

with both chocks on the same side, you can tighten all three axles against each other, so the chocks say tight and the trailer doesn't move

i have been considering buying another set of chock so can do both sides.

i tighten the leveling jacks one to two turns after they touch the block i place under them.

have had the front leveled to the point the hitch jack was all the way out and trailer still set solid.

"Then we have these single legged "stabilizer" jacks front and rear"

i also carry blocks to keep jacks closer to the frame. i to have the single leg style. i try to park, so level is with in a bubble right or left. i put as much pressure, on the bolts on the jacks on the, low side as it takes to bring trailer level.

one of the fellows i camp with says this won't work. all i can tell you is, been doing it since 1975 an our first 5th wheel travel trailer.
nayther
Explorer
Jun 23, 2014
The J.T. strong arms are extremely helpful, I love mine. Watch CW and they go on sale a couple times/year. They're about $200.00 plus labor if you're not a do it yourselfer.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jun 23, 2014
We quit worrying about trailer rock a long time ago. After 2 Carnival Cruises, the slight rocking is kind of nice.

Actually, we have a set of 4 of these. They are not expensive, adapt to anything, are not a permanent fixture, and can be use for more than just your camper:

This image came from http://www.thomassonsrv.com but they are sold almost everywhere. They are ancient technology, but still one of the simplest and one of the best.
lanerd
Explorer II
Jun 23, 2014
When we had our TT, THESE worked well for us.

Ron