Tripod support

[scottyballs]

Every now and then I see a 5th wheeler with a tripod under the pin, apparently for added support. Does this really do anything? The trailer sits on the wheels, the landing gear and the rear levelers?

[Campinghoss]

We have had one for a long time. It does make a difference. I also use tire chocks between the tires.

[CGXterra]

My neighbors just bought one because their washer/dryer was shaking their camper on the spin cycle. They said it makes a difference.

[dieseltruckdriv]

I couldn't tell a difference with mine, so I made it into a bipod. We notice quite a difference with the side to side movement. Plus I have NEVER thumped my head on my hitch while using the bipod. That alone is worth it to me.

[Buckeye_Chuck]

We are on a seasonal site. It took me maybe five minutes to set it up. I can tell a difference.

[SpoiledRotten]

I like my tripod when my rig is set up for a longer period of time on our private camp site in the country. I don't think it's worth the set up and take down for a week or less of camping. It shows considerable stability on our 33' 5er.

[kennethwooster]

We bought one about 10 years ago. I don't use it unless I'm there for awhile. We spend 3 months in Colorado at the same site. Does it help? Maybe. The Big Foot levelers and Rotohocks work best. I use it as it keeps me from hitting my head on the hitch.

[FlatBroke]

One came with our fifth wheel we have now. Never even tried it, sold it on Craig's list .Figured it was just one more gadget that took up room and didn't have to have.

[Dave_H_M]

The aluminum one I bought was a PITA. I nick named it the octopus.

I dumped it in FL for $50, and switched to Winfield stabilizers. You can google that and watch a video if I still remembered the name correctly.

[cpaulsen]

Have used on for almost 10 years. Never a problem to set up....only takes a couple of minutes. Where I am now....there are 12 5th wheels and all but 2 of them have a tri-pod.

[All_about_the_B]

WOW! After ten years with a fifth wheel, I had come to believe that I should get a tripod because it seemed most other 5ers used them. I never bothered to ask anyone. I use X chocks and they do the job. I just thought I may be missing something but apparently, I can save my money. Good news, thanks everyone!

[billmac]

I have used the same one for 10 years. It is no problem for me to set up and take down.

The tripod doesn't do much for rocking. However, I can only guess how many times someone would have bumped their head ect into the hitch. I also like the piece of mind knowing it will also support the front of trailer if necessary. I also lock my bikes and valuables to the tripod.

[Allworth]

As long as my wife thinks it makes her more comfortable it is worth the trouble of setting it up for stays more than two nights.

[diesel_man_03]

I have one and am also looking for a good for it, not mine.

[avvidclif1]

About the worst $150 I ever spent. A PITA to set up and if it makes a difference it's not much.