Just installed my stabilizers. Love them, eliminated all the "shake" in the fifth wheel. Yahoo. Just one question, I was looking at them the other day and I noticed that when I put up the landing gear the t-handles will hit the frame and prevent the landing gear from retracting all the way. I want to reverse the install and have the t-handles facing down. Has anybody done this? Will this increase my chances of losing a handle during travel?

Yes, they need to be on the bottom side.

I had to put my rear stabilizers on upside down. As long as you don't forget to snug them down before traveling you shouldn't have any problems. And if you lose one it's no big deal, it's just a standard bolt size: 3/8-16 I believe.

I ordered 4 extra t-handles, just in case I lose any- I keep them in my random spare parts bin.But, the nice part about the t-handles - while nice, they aren't a required thing to enjoy your trip. If you lose one and don't have a replacement, you simply live with some extra shake (unless someone is severely motion sensitive).

I have the same problem. I am working on changing the way they mount to the frame so the handle will be on the side so it is easier to use.. I think they need to change their design for easier use. They come with those metal brackets that attach to the frame and I am going to drill a hole on the side of it and run the securing bolt through that and attach the stabilizer to it and the handle will change position to the side. I hope.

Is it life threatening if you don't retract all the way ????Many times I've seen 5er's with them not completely retracted...I know, I know, it 'could' hit something and understand it if we were going off roading or railroad track climbing :)but that's only a problem if you are not aware of what your are driving over - just like paying attention to height limits, correct ?!?

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JohnBoyToo
Explorer
Jun 12, 2013
Is it life threatening if you don't retract all the way ????

Many times I've seen 5er's with them not completely retracted...

I know, I know, it 'could' hit something and understand it if we were going off roading or railroad track climbing :)

but that's only a problem if you are not aware of what your are driving over - just like paying attention to height limits, correct ?!?
jjj
Explorer
Jun 12, 2013
I have the same problem. I am working on changing the way they mount to the frame so the handle will be on the side so it is easier to use.. I think they need to change their design for easier use. They come with those metal brackets that attach to the frame and I am going to drill a hole on the side of it and run the securing bolt through that and attach the stabilizer to it and the handle will change position to the side. I hope.
ependydad
Explorer
Jun 12, 2013
I ordered 4 extra t-handles, just in case I lose any- I keep them in my random spare parts bin.

But, the nice part about the t-handles - while nice, they aren't a required thing to enjoy your trip. If you lose one and don't have a replacement, you simply live with some extra shake (unless someone is severely motion sensitive).
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Jun 12, 2013
I had to put my rear stabilizers on upside down. As long as you don't forget to snug them down before traveling you shouldn't have any problems. And if you lose one it's no big deal, it's just a standard bolt size: 3/8-16 I believe.
eHoefler
Explorer II
Jun 12, 2013
Yes, they need to be on the bottom side.

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