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Piddlers
Explorer
Feb 24, 2019

Kingpin Tripod Stabilizer

As stated in another thread we are making the switch from travel trailer to fifthwheel and I'm sure we will have more questions to come.

Would be interested to hear from everyone regarding kingpin tripod stabilizers. Pros and cons please.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Regards,
The Piddlers
  • I used one for one season. Set it out in front of the 5er at an RV park with $40 sign on it and sold in an hour. JT Strongarms are far better for us.
  • Gave it away. Steadyfast stabilizers and X-chocks now.
  • rhagfo wrote:
    ford truck guy wrote:
    The only pro I can think is that it was easy to get rid of when I realized that it was worthless... #saveyourmoney ;)


    Other than tossing in the trash how did you get rid of it??
    Since I now have JT Strongarms have no need for it.


    I posted the fact that I was giving it away on here.... I shipped it to the guy.. i think it was gone the next day

    I too added JT Strongarms and had no reason to drag that around...

    Now I have the 6 point leveling system and really love it
  • Best bang for the buck I've ever got on stabilizing my 5th is a bottle jack under the frame next to the wheels on each side. Basically, stop the fiver's suspension from being suspension when you're living in it. Two bottle jacks at Harbor Freight were about $15/each if I remember right. The difference is very noticeable and the price is right.
  • "Just another one of those aftermarket items that sound good but do little"

    That just about sums it up. Save your money.
  • ford truck guy wrote:
    The only pro I can think is that it was easy to get rid of when I realized that it was worthless... #saveyourmoney ;)


    X2

    Sold it on Craigs List



    Just another one of those aftermarket items that sound good but do little
  • I used one until I got the Steadfast stabilizers. It took the shake out of the front area but nothing really for the rear.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    ford truck guy wrote:
    The only pro I can think is that it was easy to get rid of when I realized that it was worthless... #saveyourmoney ;)


    Other than tossing in the trash how did you get rid of it??
    Since I now have JT Strongarms have no need for it.
  • The only pro I can think is that it was easy to get rid of when I realized that it was worthless... #saveyourmoney ;)