Stabilizers

[Bobsbeatter]

22' class C. Currently does not have stabilizers and I want to instal some. Where do they go? Near the frame or more towards the outside? How far behind the rear axle? 2 or 4?

Thanks.

[Dave from MN]

What kind of stabilizers are you asking about? Mounting jacks on the frame? I did mount this on my rig. http://norcoind.com/bal/downloads/ma...g%20Jacks1.pdf I had to mount it back behind all tanks & lower it over 2 ". A person has to be careful about dragging it ! These are no longer manufactured but can be found. It is the best for stabilizing but it has to hang out pass the side walls. I only have it on the rear & it really does help. I haven't decided on the front! No help found. Just people bad mouthing it!

[FizzikalJ]

That system looks nice. Never seen one before, will have to keep my eyes peeled for one.

[bearaboo]

You can mount scissor jacks behind the rear wheels. You would have to mount them on the frame. Since your MH is short, you don't have a frame extension to consider.

[Campingman]

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Originally Posted by Dave from MN What kind of stabilizers are you asking about? Mounting jacks on the frame? I did mount this on my rig. http://norcoind.com/bal/downloads/ma...g%20Jacks1.pdf I had to mount it back behind all tanks & lower it over 2 ". A person has to be careful about dragging it ! These are no longer manufactured but can be found. It is the best for stabilizing but it has to hang out pass the side walls. I only have it on the rear & it really does help. I haven't decided on the front! No help found. Just people bad mouthing it!

How much did you pay for these?

[Dave from MN]

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Originally Posted by Campingman How much did you pay for these?

Here's where I ordered mine. BAL QTG Motorhome Leveling System Class A/C Universal Rear - $342.. I'm not sure if they have any more? For the rear you will need 26266u. The one for the front is too short.

[Quig]

Been looking at the Waynes stabilizers,, anyone here tried them? On youtube looks pretty good,& they don't cost much.

Wayne's RV Stabilizer - YouTube

[Dave from MN]

I tried a them few years back on a class A. It helped nothing. It was a waste of money for me. I was lucky Camping World took them back.
It might work on something light like a tent camper.

[Huntd]

I am using the QTG on the front and back of my class C 28 ft. So far I think they are worth it. Some leveling capabilities with about 4 inches. It depends on how you MH suspension is loading as it is parked. Good for stabilizing. I use an 18 volt drill with a socket to speed things up. They so come with a hand tool to set them up. It took me about a day to put both on my Ford E450. I search for them on line. Found one on Amazon and the other at another site.

Don

[Dave from MN]

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Originally Posted by Huntd I am using the QTG on the front and back of my class C 28 ft. So far I think they are worth it. Some leveling capabilities with about 4 inches. It depends on how you MH suspension is loading as it is parked. Good for stabilizing. I use an 18 volt drill with a socket to speed things up. They so come with a hand tool to set them up. It took me about a day to put both on my Ford E450. I search for them on line. Found one on Amazon and the other at another site. Don

Don,
I already have the rear one mounted & it helps a lot. I'm still in doubt about the front. It's hard to get under the front end as it is without it being mounted. Have you found it is in the way & how does it look? Could you could post a picture of the front end of your rig?
Thanks Dave

[IMPULSE DRIVEN]

Thy have stabilizers that go under the slides, I was looking at getting those.

[Dave from MN]

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Originally Posted by JK Jeeper Thy have stabilizers that go under the slides, I was looking at getting those.

I have heard bad things could happen if that's done. It puts an upward pressure on the slide out that it isn't designed to handle. Worse case scenario, if you had the RV jacked up & lowered it with the jack still under the slide out...... It's temping but I would stay from it.

[Huntd]

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Originally Posted by Dave from MN Don, I already have the rear one mounted & it helps a lot. I'm still in doubt about the front. It's hard to get under the front end as it is without it being mounted. Have you found it is in the way & how does it look? Could you could post a picture of the front end of your rig? Thanks Dave

I have the photos Dave, I just don't know how to get them on this software. I quess it is something I will have to learn for the future. I will email them to you if you wish with comments.


Don