Dutch & Di
Livingston, TX
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For us it is the aftermarket permanently stabilizers. We tried the Bi-Pod then added an extra set of rear arms jacks on our Carriage. While they helped some they did not work for us. Being fulltimers on the road for 15 years, being stable while parked is very important. We're very happy with our stabilizers that we have had on for over 15 years. Diana
1996 Dodge Dually, Max Brake Controller, Mor/Ryde Susp Rear Spgs, Air Bags, Tailgate Easylift,
1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Susp, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Auto Leveling System, TST TPMS
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austinjenna
Columbus, Ohio
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Right now at Tweetys the ultra fab eliminators are 260 bucks, the jt's are 328. Basically the same product so we went with the ultra fabs. I just sold the tripod this week on craigslist
2010 F350 CC Lariat 4x4 Short Bed
2011 Crusader 298BDS 5th Wheel
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Dave H M
IL
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google up the Winfield Stabilizers and watch the video. They are a little simpler than JT's and I think will work for me with the wheel Bal X chock.
As I posted before my aluminum tripod octapus is going for sale in FL this winter for 40 to fifty bucks.
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dpgllg
South West Pennsylvania
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I use the Winfield front leg stabilizers along with rear jacks and BAL wheel chocks. The main reasons I went with the Winfield was I did not have to drill my frame and the price. I am very pleased with the results.
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2006 2500HD Chevy 6.0 Gas Ext Cab Short Bed
2004 Flagstaff 8528BHSS 5th Wheel
Dear Wife, One married daughter and one soon to be married daughter plus four dogs
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chuggs
Florida
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It's funny... We picked up our 5th wheel in Ohio...and on the way home stayed in Swansea, SC...at a Jellystone Park. My Son and DIL visited us there...and spent the night. My wife commented about the 5th wheel shake when people are moving around...and said that would not do.
I had bought my 5th wheel hitch from Tweety's...so, while on the camps WIFI --- I had a set of JT's 5th wheel stabilizers ordered before we even got home.
Wether you choose JT's or a similar brand... when properly tensioned (per instructions) they work amazingly well. I purchased a set of ROTOCHOKS next. The combo work very well together. I like the fact that the strongarms become part of the RV...you don't have to store them anywhere --- they're just there when you need them.
I cannont comment on tripods...as I avoided that route based on poor reviews.
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Dick_B
Palos Heights, IL USA
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The chocks eliminate the tire movement but there still is a set of springs between the tires and the rig which can still move even with the chocks installed.
I have a TT and use chocks and the JT Strongarm stabilizers which do the most good.
Dick_B
2003 SunnyBrook 27FKS
2011 3/4 T Chevrolet Suburban
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One wife, two bikes (both Electric Schwinn's with motor assist)
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Frank&Renae
Madison, SD
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We use a king pin stabilizer and stacker jacks. The stacker jacks go in front of and behind the wheels. Works really well and a set of four stacker jacks is only around $40.
Frank now without Renae
KZ Montego Bay 37CKM
2007 Dodge 3500HD DDW
Three cats -- Sunkist, Topaz, & Amber
One dog -- Rascal
Started Full Timing since March 26, 2008
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huntram
Fulltiming in the RV
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I got the SteadyFast system. Liked it better then then the Strongarms because it is MUCH easier to tighten up. There are only three tightening points instead of 6 on the strongarms. The points are up against the frame instead of way under the coach, and finally the wing nuts are huge and easy to turn instead of the samll ones that JT's use.
SteadyFast works very well, virtually no movement at all. Night and day compared to just having my Bigfoot system down!
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2004.5 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4-door CTD, , 2011 Carriage Cameo 32FWS 5th wheel. Piaggio BV250
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