Every now and then I see a 5th wheeler with a tripod under the pin, apparently for added support. Does this really do anything? The trailer sits on the wheels, the landing gear and the rear levelers?
I just installed JT Strongarm stabilizers. What a huge difference! I will sell the tripod now.
If you are looking for an inexpensive solution to stabilizers, search homemade stabilizers. You can use ratcheting cargo bars and get very similar results!