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MrGadget365
Explorer
Jul 07, 2020

Is a stabilizer jack for fifth wheel hitch worth the money?

I notice that some full-time RVers have a stabilizer jack on their fifth wheel hitch when it's parked. What benefits does the stabilizer jack provide? Is it worth the expense and weight to lug around?
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Jul 07, 2020
    If the front section of your fifth wheel is moving....you have HUGE problems.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jul 07, 2020
    fj12ryder wrote:
    "What benefits does the stabilizer jack provide?"

    None.

    "Is it worth the expense and weight to lug around?"

    No.

    If you feel you have too much motion, invest in something like the JT Strongarm stabilizers.


    Exactly right!

    Jerry
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Jul 07, 2020
    Some have been very happy with them. But most who buy them end up selling them if they can, give them away if they can’t. Used mine for one season and then went with JTs.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jul 07, 2020
    "What benefits does the stabilizer jack provide?"

    None.

    "Is it worth the expense and weight to lug around?"

    No.

    If you feel you have too much motion, invest in something like the JT Strongarm stabilizers.

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