X-chock vs. Jack Stabilizers

Nfrank wrote:
Larry, Thanks for your input. I'm definitely considering your idea, especially since it's so cheap. The problem with the scissor jacks is that it supports the frame in a parallelogram shape. That shape is inherently prone to swinging around. The product your describing will be a better post, but it'll still just be still a single post holding the trailer frame in only one position. I have to believe that the trailer will be more rigid with the bars holding the trailer in another connection point in that I'm sure the frame shown here is better with the diagonals than without.

You are correct, BUT .... the most important thing is that if you add the stab bars to the existing system you are fixing the support where it is MUCH, MUCH less effective than if you were to move it closer to the axles and even more importantly fine tune where you want the actual support based on some experimentation. As I previously said I didn't or mean to imply that adding these "EXTRAS" didn't fix the issue of movement of the scissors jacks and that will obviously help. My point was that support at the corners is in the WRONG LOCATION to begin with and doesn't effectively address the two MAJOR SOURCES of the "ROCK-N-ROLL" issue. This "SUPPORT LOCATION" issue is why many folks report HUGE IMPROVEMENTS if they simply put another of these less effective scissors type supports closer to the axles and IMO generally that is in front because I think interference issues in the rear generally due to sewer connections, etc.

Just remember there is an optimum placement for what I'm advocating and you have to get "SIGNIFICANT" support on them or even these won't be effective is addressing the two "MAJOR SOURCES" I have previously described.

If you want to test out my concept you could even "experiment" w/o even buying those screw type jack stands. Just use something solid to support the frame at the locations closer to the axles like Lynx Levelers, car type jack stands, blocks of wood, etc. Now blocks of wood and the levelers will give even better results than even the screw type jackstands and are approaching the often quoted "cinder block" ROCK SOLID system used in mobile homes.


Larry