King Pin Stabilizers

I've used a king pin stabilizer in the past, but in my opinion, a set-up like the JT Strongarms or Steady Fast work best. I prefer the Steady Fast because once you have your trailer set and level, you tighten 3 large wing-nuts and you're done.

I have the b&l stabilizer,have been using it for years. Its kind of heavy, its really a pain to take out of and put in the bed of the truck. With that said, I am very happy with the end result of using it. I feel for me it gives all the front stabiling needed. There are people who gave them up and went to the jt strongarm system of stabilizing, and are very happy also.

I use the tri-pod type with 5000 lb rating. Stores easily in the front of the pass through by the door so it goes in and out easily and takes only a couple of minutes to set up. A friend of min has the Strongarms but they don't work any better than my tri-pod.

I got this one from Amazon.

If you read enough posts here about the king pin tripod stabilizers, I don't think you will find that any are "highly recommended", although a few do like them. I used one for a year before installing JT Strongarm struts. Tripod helped a little. JTs are much better. Never used the tripod again.

We used one for a couple years until we got the JT Strongarms installed. They, king pin stabilizers, seem to work okay for the 5th wheels that aren't as high or as long as some, but only okay. If you've got a long heavy 5th wheel/toyhauler then the king pin stabilizers are a waste of money, and you're better off with something like the JT Strongarms.

Had a tri-pod. Was okay. Sold it to tech at dealer. Installed JT's last year. VASTLY better!! Have some wiggle, but not very much.

Dano1955 wrote:
I use the tri-pod type with 5000 lb rating. Stores easily in the front of the pass through by the door so it goes in and out easily and takes only a couple of minutes to set up. A friend of min has the Strongarms but they don't work any better than my tri-pod.

I got this one from Amazon.

Then somthing aint right with his JT setup. A kingpin stabilizer will come nowhere close to matching a correctly setup JT or Steadyfast setup.

I agree with N-trouble. Plus the pin stabilizer is just too much trouble.

I feel it is ok to like what you have so just enjoy and go camping.

our camping days are over but sit for 6 months each winter and might be the last winter for us coming up (maybe)

chevman

What type of pin box do you have? If it's a sliding type like a MORRyde then the tripod type stabilizer may not work as well.
I DIY'd some JT type Strongarms for my last TT and current 5th wheel. They do as good a job as I think you can ask for. Plus they're attached to the 5th wheel 24/7, so no need to pack and unpack.

Walk around any campground and you can probably get one for free from someone tired of hauling it around.

B.O.