Forest River Vibe stabilizing issues
I have a Forest River Vibe 308BHS with electric stabilizing jacks. I deploy the jacks until both feet touch down plus a couple more seconds so that it puts a little pressure on the frame. However, t...
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Are those the Lippert stabilizers?
My theory - for what it's worth - is that the same mechanism that allows the jacks to compensate for uneven ground also allows the trailer to rock on its centerline. I put some $5 flea market scissors jacks under the frame in front of the tires, it helped quite a bit.
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MBOPP is correct with his statement above.
The electric stabilizer mechanism will allow some rocking, but I'll bet you are feeling the trailer bounce on the axle springs. Those stabilizers will not come close to picking the trailer load off the springs before the legs bend (don't ask how I know).
I made a very simple jack out of a 5/8" threaded rod and square tubing to put between the ground and the frame. Just one on each side will stop all the vibrations for us.
My theory - for what it's worth - is that the same mechanism that allows the jacks to compensate for uneven ground also allows the trailer to rock on its centerline. I put some $5 flea market scissors jacks under the frame in front of the tires, it helped quite a bit.
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MBOPP is correct with his statement above.
The electric stabilizer mechanism will allow some rocking, but I'll bet you are feeling the trailer bounce on the axle springs. Those stabilizers will not come close to picking the trailer load off the springs before the legs bend (don't ask how I know).
I made a very simple jack out of a 5/8" threaded rod and square tubing to put between the ground and the frame. Just one on each side will stop all the vibrations for us.
