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Randyl81

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Posted: 04/21/08 11:01am

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I have a new 5th wheel with four slides, I have the wheel chucks on both sides, front,back stabilizers, and king pin stabilizer. It still moves a little two much for my taste, can I do anything else to help the problem? I have only taken it out twice, maybe it is due two the fact that my front is up so high to get it level at the two camp areas that I have gone too.

Joann Carson

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Posted: 04/21/08 11:11am

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We just installed the JT's Strong Arm stabilizers this year. Makes a world of difference to us.

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Anson

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Posted: 04/21/08 11:45am

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Randy, If i were you i would look into getting a King pin Tri Pod for you 5th they work well.

Martyn

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Posted: 04/21/08 11:48am

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Get the JT Stablizers. Best money I ever spent on an RV accessory. This weekend I was in an exposed camsite with 30-40 mph winds. The trailer was like a rock - even with five people moving around inside as well.

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robbins

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Posted: 04/21/08 11:53am

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Anson-
Randy already has a King Pin Tri-Pod.

See 'ya on top
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tvman44

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Posted: 04/21/08 12:04pm

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JT Strongarm Stabilizers.

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Roy T

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Posted: 04/21/08 04:32pm

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I have an RV with 4 slides and the JTs took out the movement. I don't use or need anything under the kingpin.

CactusJohn

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Posted: 04/21/08 05:01pm

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I found that replacing the plastic wheel chocks with the BAL deluxe locking chocks between each set of tires made a huge difference.

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garlic

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Posted: 04/21/08 05:28pm

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I found a site for making home made chocks and found they were easy to make and work quite well.
http://home.nc.rr.com/duncanshomepage/homemade_wheel_chocks.htm

Were I to use the rig a LOT more, the JT's are apparently the way to go.
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