X-chock vs. Jack Stabilizers

Lantley wrote:
My current rig came equipped with JT Strong arms as stock equipment.
The resolve the stability issue without have to carry,store and handle additional gadgets.
They steady the trailer in both directions unlike the other contraptions. They work!

That is on your 5er and not typical of what is being discussed in this Travel Trailer forum. Those jack stands are more like the screw type I have than the typical scissors type used for most TTs. They don't suffer from the flimsy construction or multiple pivot points that scissor jacks typically have so I'm not sure how well they compare to what is being talked about here. I'm also not sure of what extra considerations there are for 5ers with that extra 8' or so over hang out front and the potentially heavier frames that might be found on 5ers just due from their construction.

Also at least those can be tightened/loosened by hand and don't need extra wrenches, etc.

Finally, I think if those are in the front they have the FULL WEIGHT of the 5er on them much like a tongue jack on a TT since they support the full front part of the 5er when hitching or un hitching. I can definitely see a need for braces on those front supports just from a safety stand point not withstanding a stability consideration.

Do you have the same supports and braces on the rear of your 5er?

Larry