LeBout
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I've seen some add-ons that claim to reduce or even eliminate movement inside the trailer, which is particularly noticeable at night when people are moving around, but I was curious if anyone had discovered a home-made remedy. I have four stabilizer jacks, but at bedtime we still feel jiggling. I know that SOME of that is normal, but with all the resourceful folk on this forum I figured SOMEone had come up with an inexpensive solution. 
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Chris&Lori
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LeBout wrote:I've seen some add-ons that claim to reduce or even eliminate movement inside the trailer, which is particularly noticeable at night when people are moving around, but I was curious if anyone had discovered a home-made remedy. I have four stabilizer jacks, but at bedtime we still feel jiggling. I know that SOME of that is normal, but with all the resourceful folk on this forum I figured SOMEone had come up with an inexpensive solution.
This (BAL Lockarm Jack Stabilizing Bar) could be home made but at $60 for a pair why bother. we just put these on our trailer (paid $90 at CampingWorld Darn!) and it eliminated 90% of all the movement. very easy to install only had to drill 2 small pilot holes on each side.
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davidj54
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Tighter Bra??? Seriously, The strongarm stabilizers seem to be a favorite. Some have suggested placing jacks at the wheel area helps. I always go around and tighten the stabs after we've been setup for a while and that helps.
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mobil1racing
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Be sure to chock the tires.
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wayne_tw
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JT's Strong Arm Stabilizers eliminate all movement, period. Nothing eles will work as well. Rock solid!!!!! The trailer is like a house.
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explorer72
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davidj54 wrote:Tighter Bra??? Seriously, The strongarm stabilizers seem to be a favorite. Some have suggested placing jacks at the wheel area helps. I always go around and tighten the stabs after we've been setup for a while and that helps.
LOL, I was going to say a Thigh Master 
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Dave & Nannette
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I just accept the fact that it isn't home. If it shimmys (safer word) a little, so what. Not to say I do block the wheels. If you use those orange link levelors they will sometimes cause sliding since the bottom is flat. I really don't mind a little shakin though.
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