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Old 02-06-2016, 09:23 AM   #1
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Opinions on stabalizers?

I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on stabilizers? I was driving past a RV lot and noticed several rigs have bars which attach to the jacks, then to the frame. I guess it is similar to an anti-sway bar on a ball hitch in idea.. There are a few sales videos on line, seems to take the wobble out of the trailer. A quick internet search shows Lippert makes a set, JT's Strong Arm RV Jack Stabilizer for about $340.
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I had a set of JT strong-arms on my previous 5ver. It was a 40ft, 16,000# unit and the strong arms provided a great deal of stabilization.

The set up is a bit different between models but they pretty well all provide the same functionality. I read a couple of posts a while back where one user described an alternate model (sorry can't remember the name) as easier to set up if you're moving a lot.

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Old 02-06-2016, 02:53 PM   #3
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Masch,

I haven't personally used any of the current stabilizers that you mentioned. I've been in several rigs that have them and they seem to improve the movement a lot. With that said, I've used the tripod stand under the hitch. Helps in the front movement but doesn't do much for the main part of the unit. They are also bulky, cumbersome, and a finger pincher when moving from site to site. Not worth the trouble in my opinion. If I wasn't so cheap I'd probably do the JT Armstrong myself....but like I said....I'm CHEAP!!!

Just FYI, I've found that shimming up the foot pads on the jacks, so there is minimal ram travel does a lot for trailer shake. The shorter the travel the less the flex in the ram.

When are parked for a season, I use my redneck stabilizer setup in the front and the store bought CW stabilizer in the rear and it is pretty darn solid. I'll look for pix from another post. rockin'

Here's a link that's a bit long...but has some good stuff to think about......http://www.irv2.com/forums/f116/exce...on-205167.html
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Wow, Thanks for that link... did not mean to repeat everything which was already discussed. I will do something in the stabilizer department as well as one of the block ideas to shorten the ram. You guys discussed and solved every issue I was thinking about! I do have one of those tripod things as well and have to agree, hassle to haul and set up.
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Mike,
I had a Steady Fast system installed on my '15 31IKE. SteadyFast: 5th Wheel and RV Trailer Stabilizer

It does a great job stabilizing the coach. The service guy at dealer that installed it was impressed too, he was surprised at how well it performed. I think it's slightly cheaper than the JT Armstong.
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