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TenOC
Nomad
Dec 21, 2020

Six-point leveling system -- reduce rocking

We have a new to us 36-foot 5th wheel with a 6-point self-leveling stabilizer system. Our previous 5th wheel had manual stabilizing jacks equipped with the JT StrongArm stabilizers, and we really loved the strongarm stabilizers. When we had a travel trailer to reduce the rocking motion, we would manually crank up the stabilizing jacks to take some weight off of the springs and tires. I assume I could manually do much the same with the self-leveling 6-point system, but I have not figured out how yet.

This anyone have real life experience with the JT strong-arm stabilizers mounted to a 6 point self-leveling system?

Any other suggestions on reducing the rocking motion are very welcome.

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  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Dec 22, 2020
    If you're using the common LCI system do the following once you have leveled your trailer: Turn on the control box. Scroll up or down till you find 'Manual Mode' and press enter. You can now manually extend the jacks to the height you need.

    One other idea I incorporated on my toy hauler was adding scissor jacks on the extreme rear of the trailer to add stability when the rear garage/bedroom was occupied.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Dec 22, 2020
    ford truck guy wrote:


    show off ! :B

    I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..


    Take a trip out West and we can make you a set.
  • Campinghoss's avatar
    Campinghoss
    Explorer II
    Dec 21, 2020
    Ours has the 6 point system and JT strong arms. Stable and not an issue.
  • RobWNY's avatar
    RobWNY
    Explorer
    Dec 21, 2020
    Our previous 5th wheel only had the front landing gear and the rear stabilizer jacks. I used X-Chocks which did very little and I had a tripod on the king pin that didn't do anything either. Our new 5th wheel has the 6 point system and it's rock solid without any add-ons. I don't have wood blocks like others that have replied here but I use a whole stack of lynx levelers under each jack pad. I was pleasantly surprised how stable the rig is.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Dec 21, 2020
    show off ! :B

    I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Dec 21, 2020
    To reduce movement make some nice 3/4" plywood boxes as I made. The shorter the ram extends the more stable it is 24k setting on the 6 boxes.

    Note tires not touching the ground.

  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    Dec 21, 2020
    Are you asking from experience with the new 6 point? We have the 6 point and have no movement with no additions.
  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    Dec 21, 2020
    Friends have them on their 6 point...doesn't look difficult. Just make sure to go around and release them prior to activating the system.

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