5er vs bumper pull movement when setup ?
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Cargo Master
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5er vs bumper pull movement when setup ?
We have always had bumper pull travel trailers, bought my first one in 2007. We currently have the Steady-fast system on ours and it takes out probably 90-95% of any movement when it is setup. We are selling our current one to the dealer on Tuesday and ordering a 5th wheel. Just curious how they are when fully set up and if it would benefit from this system. If so I'll take it off and put it on the new one. It has an auto leveling system on it and I know the stabilization systems are very different. Anyway, just curious how one compares to the other. My Wife is fairly sensitive to motion when the kids are jumping around.
Also I see some 5th wheels with the tripod stabilizer up front under the overhang. I will be using a Reese Goosebox so I'm guessing this isn't an option, just curious if they are of any help?
Also I see some 5th wheels with the tripod stabilizer up front under the overhang. I will be using a Reese Goosebox so I'm guessing this isn't an option, just curious if they are of any help?
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I've found those tripods do nothing.
I've used the Steady Fast system as well and they helped.
The best solution I found was using blocks (wood, plastic, concrete, etc.) and running the main leg out as short as possible, and not using the quick drop portion of the leg, at all.
Probably would depend on the quality of the landing gear.
I've used the Steady Fast system as well and they helped.
The best solution I found was using blocks (wood, plastic, concrete, etc.) and running the main leg out as short as possible, and not using the quick drop portion of the leg, at all.
Probably would depend on the quality of the landing gear.
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I have a 30 fifth wheel and was concerned about movement when we first got it. I made some braces to go between the tires on each side and used them a few times. I played around with a lot of homemade devices that mimicked store bought anti-movement devices. Now I use wood blocks under the landing gear and stablizer jacks to keep the amount of jack extension to the minimum. I don't know if I have gotten used to the movement or if the reduced jack extension works, but I don't use all the other other devices and we are quite happy with the result.
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We ordered the new 5th wheel today. I will try the blocks as I do see a lot of campers doing this. If it still has movement I'll look in to a different system. Should be here in July, be a 2024.
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I have a 30 fifth wheel and was concerned about movement when we first got it. I made some braces to go between the tires on each side and used them a few times. I played around with a lot of homemade devices that mimicked store bought anti-movement devices. Now I use wood blocks under the landing gear and stablizer jacks to keep the amount of jack extension to the minimum. I don't know if I have gotten used to the movement or if the reduced jack extension works, but I don't use all the other other devices and we are quite happy with the result.
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I like that idea!!!! Or tell them they can clean up Mommas puke if they make her sick!
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We have always had bumper pull travel trailers, bought my first one in 2007. We currently have the Steady-fast system on ours and it takes out probably 90-95% of any movement when it is setup. We are selling our current one to the dealer on Tuesday and ordering a 5th wheel. Just curious how they are when fully set up and if it would benefit from this system. If so I'll take it off and put it on the new one. It has an auto leveling system on it and I know the stabilization systems are very different. Anyway, just curious how one compares to the other. My Wife is fairly sensitive to motion when the kids are jumping around.
Also I see some 5th wheels with the tripod stabilizer up front under the overhang. I will be using a Reese Goosebox so I'm guessing this isn't an option, just curious if they are of any help?
Also I see some 5th wheels with the tripod stabilizer up front under the overhang. I will be using a Reese Goosebox so I'm guessing this isn't an option, just curious if they are of any help?
stabilization system on a fifth wheel? I’ve seen air ride on the box, but I’m not sure what you’re talking about
now about those tri-pods, i see folks with ‘em, and my personal belief is that they are snake oil. I’d add a set of stabilizer jacks for less money and actual stability
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FWIW on my class A, keeping the jacks short by using extra boards makes it move around less, both from people moving and from wind. Even just going from one 2x12 to three under each front pad and leaving the rears alone makes a difference.
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