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Too much wiggle

Gviertell
Explorer
Explorer
There seems to be too much wiggle when walking around in the front of fifth wheel when parked. I use stabilizing jacks in rear and hav x-jacks between tires. That makes the center and rear very solid but the front seems too wiggly just sitting on the landing gear.
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Halmfamily
Explorer
Explorer
We use the Steadyfast system, similar to JT Strongarms but only has three large knobs to tighten. Install took around two hours and the owner is awesome to deal with if you have questions or concerns. The only wiggle we feel now is when the washing machine goes into its final spin.
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2006 Ford F350 PSD SRW King Ranch 4x4 (Henry) (Sold)
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fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
Yep, the JT Strongarms are so good at stopping wiggle that they made Gypsy Rose Lee legal. ๐Ÿ™‚
Howard and Peggy

"Don't Panic"

Learjet
Explorer
Explorer
yep, JT strongarms fixed my wiggle ๐Ÿ™‚
2017 Ram Big Horn, DRW Long Box, 4x4, Cummins, Aisin, 3.73
2022 Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, Onan 5500, Disc Brakes, 17.5" tires
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fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
Spend the money on JT Strongarms, not a 5th wheel tripod. The tripod is just one more thing to haul around that doesn't work very well.
Howard and Peggy

"Don't Panic"

Oaklevel
Explorer
Explorer
Use JT Strongarms they work very well

Dano1955
Explorer
Explorer
Do a search for King Pin stabilizer on Amazon

austinjenna
Explorer
Explorer
A lot of folks, including me use JT Strongarms that work very well. Some others use Steadyfast and claim good success with those as well

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2011 Crusader 298BDS 5th Wheel
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