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Double B · 02-07-2017, 06:24 AM

Had our 2014 Laredo 330bh for a year now. Bought it used, but new. Previous ower bought it, parked it, and then went to prison. But that is another story.

While we where on our trips, my wife has commented on the movement of the trailer when set up. Meaning the twisting of the trailer when someone is moving around in the trailer. We invested in the X-clamp between the wheels. This helped a lot, but the movement is still there. My wife has canceled all extra night time activities until this is fixed.

I have investigated the 5th wheel JT's jack stabilizers. Do they really work and can they be retro fitted to a TT jacks? Are they worth the 400+ to install and retro fit to my TT?

Our jacks are manual on the 4 corners if that helps.

Double B · 02-07-2017, 06:26 AM

Here is a picture of the trailer if it helps.

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Double B · 02-08-2017, 08:16 AM

Just bumping this to the top of the list.

Do these JT's jack stabilizer really work great? I was asking before I purchased.

I have limited funds this year to spend on the supplies for camping. Want to save all funds for our big trip out east. So every purchase need to the reviewed in detail before execution.

Any and all help would be great.

J. Frank · 02-09-2017, 11:52 AM

I don't have the JT Jacks you are talking about, but I would think they would reduce the amount of lateral sway to a minimum. IMHO you will not get any-more stability short of setting the TT on blocks. You also may be able to improve your existing corner jacks stability by carrying some 2x8 blocks to put under the jacks to spread the load some. Backhoes and cranes do this to improve their outriggers performance. My guess is the jacks may be giving by sinking into the soil some as you walk above them. So I would try this first.

On trailers I owned in the 80's, I used the portable stabilizers, and if installed properly they did a good job too. I used the tongue jack to take more load off of the tires. They had a wider footprint than the scissor jacks.

**Spdracr39** · 02-09-2017, 01:13 PM

I use the x chocks and they work pretty well. The only thing that I can think of that would be better is an extra set of stabilizers near the axles to support the center of the trailer better.

Cumminsfan · 02-09-2017, 01:25 PM

I will always use JT strongarms on any trailer I get. But 1st you need to make sure you're setting everything else up right.
When I set up I always chock the wheels as tight as I can. Then I get the trailer as level as possible but still slightly lower in the front. Then I set the rear jacks stiff. Then raise the front to the desired level position. That puts added pressure on the rear jacks. Then set the front jacks. Now tighten the JT's. If you still have some movement then add a 3rd set of jacks somewhere in the middle near the axles and snug them up. Thats about all you can do.

rideandslide · 02-10-2017, 06:16 AM

We all have the same problem, but here's my answer ! Tell her if you took on a $3000 cruise ship, she would have no problem with the rocking !!!!!

J. Frank · 02-10-2017, 07:00 PM

Just hang a sign on the door that says "If the camper's a rockin' don't bother knockin'!"

LarrySharon · 02-10-2017, 08:01 PM

I am not sure if this would help but get two bottle jacks, put one on each side caddie (kittie) corner or what ever the term is. And jack them up just enough to stabilize. Maybe this will help. It looks like you can experiment in your driveway and maybe borrow a couple if you don't already own any.

Brownie9 · 02-10-2017, 08:50 PM

I use the Steady Fast stabilizer. It make my trailer solid as a rock, I could not believe the difference.

Wilde · 02-12-2017, 04:19 PM

I had a real sway/movement issue with our Jayco X213 while parked. I felt everything when I was trying to sleep. The kids would move in their bunks on the other side of the trailer and I could feel it. It was so bad it would wake me up when someone went to the bathroom. We ended up buying the Steadyfast system: SteadyFast: 5th Wheel and RV Trailer Stabilizer and wow what a difference. Well worth the investment, IMO.