We have a 28ft pull trl and when ever we stop and I level the unit it always still has a bounce in it when we move around. It's level and the front and rear stabilizers are down and firm to the ground. I also have the metal expanding chocks that go between the tires. I have one slide out and use supports . Anyone got ideas on what to do. Been rving for a while. The trl is two years old.

You can screw a scissor jack to the frame in front of the front tires and steady the suspension.chevman

larry barnhart wrote:You can screw a scissor jack to the frame in front of the front tires and steady the suspension.chevmanX2.I did this. Now I have 6 scissors jacks on my 26 ft. TT. No more bouncing. Usually have to tighten the jacks a tiny bit after a day when parked on softer ground (especially when wet) as some settling occurs.Ed

Thanks I will give it a try.:-)

jmiller wrote:Steadyfast works great!!!X2I had a 35ft 5er that I installed the Steadyfast system. Fairly simple to install, and very user friendly.

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wbwood
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
frederickn wrote:
Thanks everyone for the ideas. I will give them a try. I kinda thought of blocks under the stabilizers but wasn't sure, thought I'd see what others thought. Thanks again for all the responses.

I went and bought an 8' lo 6x6 timber from lowes and took my chainsaw and cut it up in about 12" lengths. I used one of them at all four corners and one for the jack. Some people put handles on the for carrying. But that sturdy 6" helped a lot
frederickn
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Thanks everyone for the ideas. I will give them a try. I kinda thought of blocks under the stabilizers but wasn't sure, thought I'd see what others thought. Thanks again for all the responses.
wbwood
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Stahl or is right. Also, you will need to go back out and tickets down the jacks after being in the camper for a little bit, especially on gravel or dirt. The movement causes them to move a little. And the longer the trailer, the more movement you will have. But I think you can expect some.
crabbin_cabin
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2013
Sorry but I just can't resist including the oldy but goody:"When the trailer is rockin' DON"T come knockin" LOL
Dtaylor
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
I use a couple of 4x6 blocks under each stabilizer. It seems the further out you extend the stabilizers, the more bounce you get. The less you extend them, the more solid they are
camperforlife
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Two things that will help a lot. One, use some blocks so your stabilizers are not fully extended. When extended half or more they will give more wiggle. Second, if you are using x chocks or Bal wheel locks between the wheels, go back and re-tighten them after you have been parked for a couple hours. You will be shocked how much you can tighten them after the tires cool off.
Pauljdav
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
x chocks also help a lot.
jdb7566
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
jmiller wrote:
Steadyfast works great!!!

X2
I had a 35ft 5er that I installed the Steadyfast system. Fairly simple to install, and very user friendly.
jmiller
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Steadyfast works great!!!
frederickn
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Thanks I will give it a try.:-)

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