Trailer Slide Stabilizers

if you get a good TT with a good slide system, you will not need them

If there is a solid concrete base under the trailer and the frame is suported with actual automotive jack stands, not the scissor jacks that come with the unit, then it is OK to place stands under the slides. I have seen the scissor jacks actually turn backards when being rocked by a person entering the trailer.

I have helped to retract slides that the rails where slightlly bent from jacks and tires going down and the slide did not follow the downward motion, solid base concrete, not pavement, since it is not solid and sinks with wheight.

A concrete pad of a minimum of 5 inches and rebar not concrete blocks since they will sink independent of each other, otherwise forget using the supports they create more problems than what they help.

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2oldman wrote:
I don't understand why anyone thinks this is necessary...or needed.

After doing further research (reading) and the comments contained herein, we have decided to not go any further with this! THANKS for the input!

Lynn and Carol

I don't care for the idea because of the above mentioned issues. However, the owner's manual, such as it was, that came with our 2003 Big Sky did mention using the slide supports.

I think the slides have progressed to the point where I wouldn't use a support myself. Maybe if you had several people weighing 300 lbs. each sitting on the sofa in a long slide you might want one. :) But I think I would give them a pass.

I don't understand why anyone thinks this is necessary...or needed.

LynnandCarol wrote:
Has anyone used Stabilizers for their slide outs? We are thinking about purchasing some via Amazon for a long term Trailer setup. Any recommendations, opinions, suggestions, etc. welcome!

When I was learning how to stabilize my trailer, everything pointed to avoiding the slide out stabilizers. My understanding was they were marginally effective, and posed a major risk. If the tires lose pressure and sink the trailer, the slide could be damaged. I suppose if they made the trailer rock solid the risk may be worth it, unfortunately they don't.

I ended up going with JT Strong arms, and was really happy with them. Any of the systems that lock up the four corner stabilizers are well thought of. It becomes a matter of cost, but I'd stay away from slide stabilizers.