Hey y'all. We just upgraded from TT to a 5vr. Was wondering if a pin box stabilizer is needed while were camping. If so, we would like the kind that locks to the pin so someone just can't make off with it while were gone from camp. I've looked at a few and was kinda leaning toward a BAL stabilizer but not sure if it locks to the pin. On the other hand, If I install JT strong arms will this eliminate the need for a pin box stabilizer or do you need them to help support the front of the coach? Thanks

We put a Steadyfast system on our fiver and it made a huge differnce. Only three handles to turn and installation tool around three hours.

Neither is needed. Spend a few nights in your trailer first. See whether others moving around inside bothers you or not. (Usually it will be the one asleep in the bedroom that feels others moving in the rear).Generally, the Strongarm style stabilizers take more of the wiggle out than do the pin box types. You'll never get all of it, as the tires and trailer suspension still allow some motion, but it will improve things a lot. But see if it bothers you first, many never need anything.

I don't think you need to worry about someone stealing your pin box stabilizer. Most people are trying to sell them after a couple years. Install JTs or similar if you really want to reduce movement. The front of a 5er does not need additional support in any case.

Forget the pin box stabilizer and put on JT's. Best mod I ever did to my 5er

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filrupmark
Explorer
Mar 28, 2016
We like our JT's . Need a free pita stabilizer?
Merrykalia
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
We will never have another fifth wheel or TT that doesn't have the JT's. Love ours.
N-Trouble
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
JTs or Steadyfast should be standard equipment on 5er IMO. After putting the Steadyfast on mine I'll never own another without it. Pin box tripods dont do much plus you have to find a place to store them when not in use.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Mar 27, 2016
Yep, what Martyn said. The most bang for your buck.
grayghost58
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
Thanks for the info
Martyn
Nomad
Mar 27, 2016
Forget the pin box stabilizer and put on JT's. Best mod I ever did to my 5er
BB_TX
Nomad
Mar 27, 2016
I don't think you need to worry about someone stealing your pin box stabilizer. Most people are trying to sell them after a couple years. Install JTs or similar if you really want to reduce movement.

The front of a 5er does not need additional support in any case.
Flapper
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
Neither is needed. Spend a few nights in your trailer first. See whether others moving around inside bothers you or not. (Usually it will be the one asleep in the bedroom that feels others moving in the rear).
Generally, the Strongarm style stabilizers take more of the wiggle out than do the pin box types. You'll never get all of it, as the tires and trailer suspension still allow some motion, but it will improve things a lot. But see if it bothers you first, many never need anything.
Halmfamily
Explorer
Mar 27, 2016
We put a Steadyfast system on our fiver and it made a huge differnce. Only three handles to turn and installation tool around three hours.

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