We traded our TT for a 5th wheel and would like to ask current 5th wheel RV's if they recommend using the tripod stabalizer under the 5th wheel hitch and does it help with stabalizing the trailer when set up?
Yes we do, It helps support,and stabilize the fifthwheel.I also use in while in storage in the building. IMO at least in our case that alot of weight on the 2 lifting jacks. Happy Trails
I used one for over two years while full-timing in my son's fifth wheel.
It seemed, IMO, to help stabilize the front of the trailer.
It also helped me avoid walking under the pinbox.
Personally, I found it to be well worth the money I paid for it.
I guess it is like a lot of other things, some swear BY it, some swear AT it.
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You didn't mention the size of your 5er. Mine did absolutely nothing for our 38' 15,500 lb 5er. I tried so hard to justify the coin I spent, but nothing. It may work on a lighter-shorter rig.
Some things to note -
The aluminum tripods flex
The metal tripods are heavy as heck
The only place they can ride is in the back of the truck - too big
You have to be on pretty level ground or they either won't reach the pin or they are too tall to get under the pin, so it stays in the truck
If the wobble is an issue over other things you will find to spend money on, throw a little extra coin and go for the stabilizers like JT Strongarm or others. There is no comparison.
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I 'had' to get one for our new 5th Wheel. The wife is completely paranoid that when we're in bed the whole unit will tip over. Clearly no matter of explaining will quell her paranoia. Happy wife, happy life.
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We use it when we are parked for three months in AZ, otherwise I never bother. It does make the fiver less 'bouncy". With it there is no movement at all, without it I can feel the DW moving around in the bedroom when I am sitting in the back, no big deal though.
Our fiver is a bit unique as the BigFoot jacks in the front are closer together than optimal, due to the configuration they had to be installed inside the frame rails, which are already narrow due to the dual wheels.
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I was not happy with the tripod. I installed the Steadyfast system and use X chocks. As stated above "Happy wife, happy life".
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