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10-25-2016, 01:20 PM
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Trailer a rockin
I have the stabilizer jacks down and firm but the trailer still rocks when you move about it. DH refuses to have Sunday funday because of the rocking....
Any solutions to stabilizing the camper better? I NEED solutions.😜
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10-25-2016, 02:16 PM
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If you have double axels, have you tried x-chocks? They helped stop the movement of our TT.
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10-25-2016, 02:18 PM
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I think this is funny. LOL! But pretty serious too! 
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10-25-2016, 02:21 PM
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Too funny! We use XChocks on our 5th wheel helped a lot!
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10-25-2016, 02:30 PM
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Location: Houston, TX
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Stop the squeaking
On our previous 5'r, we found this system to be very effective, and allowed us to get back to trying to get it to rock, and try... and try... 
Also, we used bottle jacks under the frame behind the axles and jack up about 1 - 2" to get the weight of the trailer off of the axle springs, then put down rear stabilizers.
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10-25-2016, 02:33 PM
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We use the x chicks and it helps but doesn't stop it. There are other things out there to help but I personally believe a TT will always have some rock to it since it's sitting on round tires. Unless you block it up it'll move.
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10-25-2016, 02:45 PM
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LOL, maybe leave the bedroom trapeze and brass pole for the house. Ha ha. Do the neighbors complain about the strobe lights?
You're too funny
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10-25-2016, 02:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Monster99
We use the x chicks ....
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I suggested that to the DW, but she got really mad. 
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10-25-2016, 04:48 PM
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TT's wiggle from several places. You can go to the rear corner and push sideways and see the tire sidewalls flex. You can also see the front tongue jack moving.
You can stand on the step and bounce up and down and see the stab jacks flex.
Depending on how long your TT is and whether it's an ultra light will determine the best fixes. On our last TT I put some JT Strong Arm bracing on the front and rear. The front keeps the front from moving and the rear diagonal one keeps the rear from moving. Then I used some screw jacks under the frame near the axles. All that took out about 90-95% of the wiggle.
On our 5th wheel I just have the front bracing and rear bracing. It too is pretty solid. One thing that always comes into play is whether you're on loose gravel/dirt or concrete/blacktop. On loose surfaces it's harder to get a solid footing.
I also use X chocks.
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10-25-2016, 06:46 PM
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Hell if it was me, I wouldn't do anything to it. Your neighbors will be jealous.
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10-25-2016, 06:55 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Stack your chocks higher to make the stabilizers shorter that will help also. I know it feels like the camper is a mexican jumping bean but you can barely notice it from outside.
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10-25-2016, 07:25 PM
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You guys are by yourselves and you are worried about it? Try traveling with 4 children!
X-Chocks
Tire Chocks
Blocks under stabilizer jacks
Run down Stabilizer jacks with an impact driver (gently)
If possible, leave attached to tow vehicle, with pressure on tongue jack, even if it isn't quite level.
Tell DH to learn some finesse
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10-26-2016, 05:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by petrel
You guys are by yourselves and you are worried about it? Try traveling with 4 children!
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Be careful or you'll have 5...
But seriously... the chocks between the axles helps immensely. I made my own from 4x4 block and all-thread.
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10-26-2016, 07:44 AM
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I use all the usual items but also fill my tires more to get the spongy out then release the extra air before leaving camp. It does help
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