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Indianrock
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Jul 12, 2014

Need more stability

We're in a Dutchmen 30 ft Fifth Wheel for several more months while our house is being built. I've done what I can with the stabilizers at the two rear corners and added jacks under the main slideout, but there is still a bit more movement when we move around than I'd like.
I've considered the king pin tripod stabilizers but might test with a 4x4 wood post first to see if it really helps. The four tires are probably not at specification on tire pressure by this time, but don't look especially low.
Hard to know if more or less tire pressure actually affects stability, but then there is the effect on the tire of being under load but at lower pressure ( this RV doesn't move much, will be in this park, then our our lot for a few months, then sold ).

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  • I installed JT Strongarm stabilizers and my 32' fifth wheel is rock solid!
    Highly recommend!, easy install.
  • You might want to rethink the slide supports. Most manufacturers do not recommend them and they are not needed.
  • We have found that the Bal X-XChocks have done more to help us stabilize our trailer than anything else...

  • Putting jacks under the slides does nothing for stability the slide is made to move.
    You need to block behind the tires to. The frame and can block behind the front legs