For those of you who use tripod stabilizers, do you find it makes the inside feel less "shaky" when multiple people are in the camper?Background on this, 2 weeks ago we were boondocking and had some friends staying on the bunks in the garage area of our 5th wheel toyhauler. When they moved around it shook the trailer pretty well up front where we were in the bedroom. It was 2 people, and neither is a heavy person, and it was just normal walking around, getting in/out of bed etc. We were parked in a dirt field, and have electronic leveling system, no other stabilizers. I was thinking maybe a tripod might help things be a bit more stable so movements in the back don't rattle around the front so much. But... maybe not. Thoughts?

I believe you will get the same responses as always.. the folks that like them, swear by them.. and the others tossed them..I am part of the toss it group, i had one and used it a few times with not a lot of change or any change. I gave mine away to someone on here as a gift... Happy Monday gift..Get a set of JT Strongarms, or similar , that is a better answer...

I had one and used it for a couple of years. It did make some improvement in the stability of the trailer. Mostly when we had guests in the living room and we were in the bedroom. When I quit using it, I didn't miss it.

Thanks to you both. We've never noticed it being unstable before, but this was also the first time we had people staying with us in the back. Might be worth a shot since they seem to be pretty inexpensive?

I bought a BAL tripod stabilizer. I paid $140 new and used it one year. I still have it in my garage. I can't sell it for a measly $40.

ford truck guy wrote:I believe you will get the same responses as always.. the folks that like them, swear by them.. and the others tossed them..I am part of the toss it group, i had one and used it a few times with not a lot of change or any change. I gave mine away to someone on here as a gift... Happy Monday gift..Get a set of JT Strongarms, or similar , that is a better answer...My experience also. And the same advice from me.

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magic43
Explorer
Jul 10, 2019
JT Strongarms for me.
allen8106
Explorer
Jul 10, 2019
We had a tripod and it worked so-so. Better than not having anything. what really helped the most is the JT Strongarms I installed. Since I installed them I ditched the tripod stand.
C_Schomer
Explorer
Jul 10, 2019
I used the aluminum telescoping legs from a 5K capacity OSHA deadman tripod and built a head that fits snuggly around the king pin. I put most of the front weight of the trailer on the tripod and not so much weight on the front legs. My rear stabilizers are very sturdy and the combination of everything makes my trailer rock solid. Craig
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jul 08, 2019
As I have said before because we sit for 6 months each winter we have the JT's and before installing them we had scrissor jacks installed just in front of the front tires. Plus the wind is not an issue for us.

chevman
rhagfo
Explorer III
Jul 08, 2019
Well spend your money wisely, tripods cost $125 to $150, and don’t work very well!
You can get JT Strongarms for about $225, well worth the extra $100!
PPL Morton Homes JT Strongarms
FlatBroke
Explorer II
Jul 08, 2019
Jump on the bandwagon, buy one, use one and sell one.
Lexx
Explorer
Jul 08, 2019
We use a combination of Andersen Jack Blocks, Steadyfast Stabilizers, and a BAL kingpin tripod stabilizer. The trailer is now vastly more stabile.

The Jack Blocks allow us to level without extending the jack arms as much. This decreases the lever arm effect so there is less arm to deflect.

The Steadyfast is noticeable more so in the main room. While the rest of the trailer is much more stabile, I could still feel the rocking and rolling in the master bedroom.

The BAL kingpin tripod stabilizer has made a HUGE difference In stabilizing the master bedroom.
I suspect it is because of how much the master overhangs. The tripod stabilizer adds the sorely needed support.

We have triplet 8 yr old boys that run and jump. It no longer feels like we’re inside an old airplane in heavy turbulence.
jdb7566
Explorer
Jun 26, 2019
If you have a rubber bushed pin box such as a Mor-Ryde, a tripod isn't much help, a non-bushed pin box works well, at least that has been my experience.
Pipeman
Explorer
Jun 26, 2019
Had one, still have it. It's a memento and has been in the shed for more than a decade. I installed the steadyfast system and they work very well on my 35 ft 5er.
kennethwooster
Explorer
Jun 26, 2019
We used one for 10years. Definitely helped. We had a 31 ft. cameo with the Big Foo I had t hyd. Stabilizers. Stabilizer helped. It only had 4 legs. Now we have a Beacon from Van Leigh. It has 6 legs. We don’t need the stabilizer any more

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