baml
Newbie RV’er
Weekender RV
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Post by baml on May 12, 2021 7:12:18 GMT -5
Has anyone used slide out support jacks? We use the stabilizer jacks but still feel a bit of rocking motion when moving about the TT. We spoke to a friend who says because the slide outs create unbalance that he uses these slide out stabilizer jacks and it pretty much eliminates the rocking motion. I found them on Amazon but not sure if I need 2 for each slide. Anyone use these and if so what is your take on them?
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Post by thewolfgang on May 13, 2021 19:06:35 GMT -5
My experience is that the springs on the rig are the greatest cause of instability. So... I cut 2 2x4s into half, attached a loop screw to each (at about 1/3 of the way up), then put them under the frame leaning diagonally and connected via ratchet straps. Then ratchet those right. That seems to take care of a lot of this instability.
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Post by andybell26 on Jun 28, 2021 12:17:31 GMT -5
I just saw these at a camp site in Va that was more permanent sites. The sporttrek had these, but I never saw the owners to ask. Mine makes alot of movement on my 343bhv. I want to know how to fix this. Hey wolfgang, take some pics. I am not understanding your description.
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Post by Will and Kim on Mar 29, 2022 16:24:13 GMT -5
The manual on my 2022 211VRB says to not use slide out jacks.
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Post by Doug&Carolyn on Mar 29, 2022 21:59:08 GMT -5
I just saw these at a camp site in Va that was more permanent sites. The sporttrek had these, but I never saw the owners to ask. Mine makes alot of movement on my 343bhv. I want to know how to fix this. Hey wolfgang, take some pics. I am not understanding your description. I second the picture request. |
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Post by jsalbre on Mar 30, 2022 13:59:36 GMT -5
Slide out jacks can eventually damage your slide out. The rest of the trailer will shift around on the suspension, or even may sink a bit on the stabilizers (if you're not on concrete) while the slide jacks put pressure against the slide.
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dlakeman
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Post by dlakeman on Mar 30, 2022 19:56:16 GMT -5
I don't use the jacks because the manual says not to. I don't want to damage my slideout. I can envision being at a campsite, the slideout gets damaged due to using the jack, the slideout is stuck extended. Now what do I do! I'll live with a little motion, and follow the Owner's Manual.
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Post by thewolfgang on Mar 31, 2022 8:20:50 GMT -5
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Post by Doug&Carolyn on Apr 1, 2022 20:17:25 GMT -5
Very clever fix. My '22 281vbh has the jacks factory installed at an angle for " better stability" Thanks for sharing. |
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Post by oharatj on Apr 17, 2022 20:23:45 GMT -5
do not know about using the slide stabilizer jacks.
but i use X-CHOCKS, which I have found helps stop the motion from the suspension
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bobw
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Post by bobw on Apr 25, 2022 13:32:05 GMT -5
I used the slideout supports on my last trailer and they made an incredible difference. I also used 2 pairs of scissor jacks to steady the rather flimsy frame of that trailer.
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kbrady
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Post by kbrady on Apr 25, 2022 18:36:30 GMT -5
I use X-Chocks and put a couple of jack stands just in front of the front tires.
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Post by Doug&Carolyn on Apr 26, 2022 8:12:35 GMT -5
I use X-Chocks and put a couple of jack stands just in front of the front tires. I like the jack stand idea. |
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