We're about to embark on our first trip, and while wandering through the local RV store, we saw a tripod thing-y, that supports the front of the FW while it is unhitched.Conceptually, it seems like a good idea - how many people have them and use them? bought them and tossed them? are considering purchasing?Thanks -Michele

I've used one since the early 80s. See another current same subject post by "kentucky joe" http://forums.woodalls.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26980075.cfm.

They are not a leveling device. They are strictly a stabilizer for the nose of your fifth wheel. They work good if... You do not have an air pin box. If you do, for it to be completely effective you need to dump all the air out of the bagmbefore it will work correctly. But once installed it does help some. Especially when doing the laundry.

Without the tripod I can push the side of the trailer and it will rock. With the tripod, no rocking when I push the side of the trailer. It helps to keep the bedroom area stable.Most folks are now using the J. T. Strong Arm product attached to the landing gear to provide better stability.

If we were to get a new 5er, I'd skip the tripod and use the J. T. Strong Arm product, or something similar.

I threw mine away many years ago. could make a good boat anchor. If you have a rocking problem get J T Stongs or another brand . they WORK and aremoney well spent

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the_bear_II
Explorer
May 30, 2013
Without the tripod I can push the side of the trailer and it will rock. With the tripod, no rocking when I push the side of the trailer. It helps to keep the bedroom area stable.

Most folks are now using the J. T. Strong Arm product attached to the landing gear to provide better stability.
donn0128
Explorer II
May 30, 2013
They are not a leveling device. They are strictly a stabilizer for the nose of your fifth wheel. They work good if... You do not have an air pin box. If you do, for it to be completely effective you need to dump all the air out of the bagmbefore it will work correctly. But once installed it does help some. Especially when doing the laundry.
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
May 30, 2013
I've used one since the early 80s. See another current same subject post by "kentucky joe" http://forums.woodalls.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26980075.cfm.

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