5er trailer stabilizer

[LRutigliano]

I'm looking for recommendations on a good trailer stabilizer system that eliminates "rocking" when the trailer is on the landing gear.



I done a google search and saw the SteadyFast system, but it looks kinda cheap.



Anybody have any experience they can share?



Pics would be helpful as well as ease of install or pitfalls to watch out for.



Thanks,

Louis

 

[SHobbs]

Check out Welcome to JT's RV Accessories



They stabilize the landing gear and the rear jacks as well. Seems to be good some reviews.

 

[ScottLewis]

I just installed a system from Camping World, similar to the JT. It was a bit cheaper than the JT carried by my local RV supplier. When everything is set up and locked, the rig seems as solid as though it were on a foundation.

Bear in mind I haven't taken it on a trip yet but so far I'm sold on it.



Dan

 

[EricBu12]

I have a set that was made by a member... . Dutch is his name, can't remember the last... . here is his screen name

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/members/18855.html

Edit: Here is a link to the site for the units they sell... index

... He makes them and they are very solid. .

Once I had my leg very extended. . So much so I had to remount the stabilizers up higher as they extended too far. With the stabilizers locked down and the rear cranked good. . No shake

 

[SHobbs]

If you choose to go with JT's one word of advice, go through JT to get them. I saw them at an RV parts store infact the dealership where I bought my 5er and they wanted twice what JT's sells them for.

 

[Grizzly]

I believe that stability problems on a 5er only occur when a large (14') slide out are open Whenever we are parked with the rear stabilizer jacks and the landing gear down and the large slide out open we have movement in our 5er. I know stabilizer jacks are made for use with a slide out and perhaps I should get one. However, I was told by Northwood Mfg. that the way Arctic Fox slide outs are made, I would not need stabilizer jacks for it.

 

[Popiol]

I got mine from camping world and they work great

 

[LRutigliano]

Guys, thanks for the replies.



I called Curtis Trailer and they turned me on to this:



Ultra-Fab Products, Inc. |Manufacturer and Supplier of RV Accessories & Industrial Lift Assists



They sell the Ultra Fab Eliminator which is very similar to the JT RV version.



I have this Friday off and am going to try to get it installed then. Our next camping trip is 10/9, so I'll see how it works.



If it works as advertised, I will have eliminated 1 of the possible 101 reasons why we can't "get er done" with my wonderful wife...

 

[icman95]

Or you could simply put a sign in the window that says "If this trailer's a-rockin'... " you know the rest!:-laf

 

[Bob V]

I just use the tripod type that supports the king pin area, made a big difference in ours.

 

[Garlic]

Tire locks, the ones that go inbetween the tires and a king pin tripod work OK. I am also looking at building my own set up similar to the JT's. The slides on my Durango don't need any support but the height and lift of the 5'er do need some sort of bracing, mainly on the front landing gear. The rear stabilizer jacks work very well, again could use some connection with the frame.

 

[LRutigliano]

I installed the Ultra-Fab Eliminator system yesterday.



The front set of 4 tubes installed pretty easily, the rear set were a little more involved because I had to remove alot of the flat plastic panels to gain access to the cross member (and I was getting tired by that time).



Now I remember why I hate drilling into frame rails and cross members... such a pain even with brand new drill bits.



After I was finished, the whole family got inside and we started jumping and couldn't feel the 5er shake at all. The system works as advertised, and not a single nut, washer, etc was missing from the parts list.

 

[kompressor]

I bought a stabilizer from Dutch at May Maddness this year and I am very impressed. My 32' 5th wheel is stable as a rock. I tried the wheel locks and king pin stabilizer and it still moved. Now I don't need the king pin stabilizer. I just drop the jacks front and rear and lock the stabilizers, done.

 

[Matt400]

I bought a stabilizer from Dutch at May Maddness this year and I am very impressed.

Is it the same as a JT?



I had just one tire chalk that worked pretty well until it bent on me, it was a camping world item. I know many people like this one and was going to give those a try until I read this thread.

I suppose tire construction would make a difference if using a chalk like that.

 

[dcoffman]

I made a set for the front of my 5er and they took 90% of the rocking out of it. I hope I can find time this winter to do the rear. They're simple to make and install. So easy a caveman could do it. lol

 

[kompressor]

I bought a stabilizer from Dutch at May Maddness this year and I am very impressed. My 32' 5th wheel is stable as a rock. I tried the wheel locks and king pin stabilizer and it still moved. Now I don't need the king pin stabilizer. I just drop the jacks front and rear and lock the stabilizers, done.

Here is the web site for Dutch. His prices are very reasonable and his system really works take a look.

index

 

[Jefff929]

Or you could simply put a sign in the window that says "If this trailer's a-rockin'... " you know the rest!:-laf

Oh, come on!



My brother told us he hangs a cow bell from the king pin, no supports, just let her sway! :-laf

 

[icman95]

Say Jeff, I like your cowbell idea alot. Also, the line about bonding in your sig is so true. On our last camping trip six grow adults sat around the campfire reenacting the scene from "Blazing Saddles"-women included. What a blast!

I'm not sure how familiar you are with the movie, so here's the scene in case you need it.



YouTube - Blazing Saddles --Farting Cowboys

 

[Jefff929]

[hyjack mode]

-women included. What a blast!

I just had that email survey 4 favorite movies... I can't believe I forgot that one. Definitely one for all ages.



My wife's aunt is part of the older than dirt club. She believes men remove hats indoors women don't, I see no difference if we are talking about a ball cap on a teenager, but that is another post.

You don't dare sit in her chair, because you will liberate a few trapped farts. She seems to have no qualms about just letting go burp or fart no matter. George Carlin had it right we do need to, "Jump up and down on a seat cushion for several minutes and liberate a few trapped farts. " I wish I knew if that was a direct quote, I'll give him credit anyway. :-laf



[/hyjack mode] back to your regularly scheduled programing.



I guarantee my trailer is less stable if I don't rip one now and then. We do use the wheel chock and the tripod, but I think the other systems are more effective at eliminating trailer sway while parked.