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Fastfwd75
Explorer
Aug 01, 2014

Almost useless stabilizers

I have 4 corner stabilizers on my 24' trailer in addition to the hitch post. Seems like they don't help much; I have stopped even using them for single night camping.

Even with all 5 points down I can feel the trailer rocking whenever the kids move in the bunks. Queen bed is at opposite end to bunks.

Typical for light trailer? The 30' motorhome I rented 2 years ago was solid even without jacks down.
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8 Replies

  • BubbaChris's avatar
    BubbaChris
    Explorer
    Aug 02, 2014
    Mine is pretty bouncy to the point I can sometimes feel one of the dogs adjusting.

    Luckily for me, my DW isn't bothered so she is not in favor of me adding anything to elimiate that last bit of flex. But I do think they do improve stability over not having them down, they just don't "immobilize" the TT.
  • TXiceman's avatar
    TXiceman
    Explorer II
    Aug 02, 2014
    A lot of difference in the weight when comparing a lite weight 20' against a 30' motorhome. I see that the lighter the weight, the more prone to rocking.

    X-chocks help as do J.T. strongrms.

    ken
  • Sandia_Man's avatar
    Sandia_Man
    Explorer II
    Aug 01, 2014
    Our 32' TT is pretty solid with our 4 jacks down and BAL chocks between the wheels. Without them deployed the rig feels like we're floating in a boat the way it rocks to and fro. JT Strong Arms can be added to jacks for increased stability but thus far we can eliminate 85% of the movement where it's hardly noticeable.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 01, 2014
    X-chocks between tires helps remove for/aft rocking
    Stabilizers set wide (6X6 blocks) helps take bounce out.....set them tight

    BUT you will always have some bounce due to tires/suspension unless you place additional jacks under frame for or aft of tires
  • dfm's avatar
    dfm
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2014
    B A l stabilizers or JT StrongArms appear to have good results from those that have installed them.
  • Winged_One's avatar
    Winged_One
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2014
    X-chocks on my previous 20ft TT worked excellent in getting a lot of the wiggle out. They are easy and quick to install even for a single evening.
  • robsouth's avatar
    robsouth
    Explorer II
    Aug 01, 2014
    I never use mine or worry about a little jiggle. Life is too short.
  • 2112's avatar
    2112
    Explorer II
    Aug 01, 2014
    They work best when not extended out very far.
    Place sturdy blocks under them to help with this.

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