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03-09-2019, 04:44 PM
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Location: Long Island, NY
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In progress. I cut them long for now. If it is dry or tomorrow I will give then a test. Once they are cut to final length I will paint or stain them.
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Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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03-09-2019, 08:08 PM
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#82
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Long Island
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It’s going to rain tomorrow
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2009 Chevy Suburban 2500 4x4 6.0L/ 3.73s 6spdAuto
2015 Jayco White Hawk 32DSBH
Future Projects : Kitchen faucet w pulldown sprayer DONE , bathroom faucet and shower head DONE, dimmer for awning lights DONE, Clear door window kit DONE, internal&external fridge fans DONE
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03-10-2019, 08:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denn888
It’s going to rain tomorrow
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Thanks.
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Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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03-11-2019, 05:33 PM
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Location: Long Island, NY
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1 word. WOW!
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Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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03-12-2019, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Elkin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nevercominhome
Late to the game and very late to this thread. We bought a new TT back in November and have had it out twice. This rocking and swaying is too much. I've been looking at the much more expensive "store bought" options and luckily, I stumbled across this thread! Just wished I'd have seen it a few years ago and I could have done this for our previous Jaycos!
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Update: Made 2 sets this past weekend. All I can say is WOW! Much sturdier. Am going to make another set to solidify under the steps. Our trailer is long and I can only imagine that this will help much more. Haven't tried out while camping yet, but works wonderfully in "camp driveway". Awesome mod!
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'02 F250 Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke
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05-22-2019, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
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This mod really works for me. Of all the things I have tried this simple stablizer has worked the best. For those that like videos I found this
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05-23-2019, 06:28 AM
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This also one of my favourite mods, so easy, so cheap and makes such a big difference!
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Trailer: 2015 - 264 bhw
Tow vehicle: 2015 Ram ecodiesel
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05-25-2019, 05:31 PM
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Location: Utah
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Wow these work great!
They’re better without the scissor jacks than with the jacks alone.
  
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2014 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 6.4L HEMI 4.10s with antispin
2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE
Equal-i-zer 90-00-1200(new 90-02-4900 shank)
2x Honda 2K
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05-26-2019, 06:27 AM
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I borrowed this idea when this thread was started for use on my class C Melbourne and it does make a difference.
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2013 Sprinter crew cargo SOLD
2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder as a Toad SOLD
2016 Ford Focus set up to flat tow
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05-26-2019, 08:49 PM
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Location: El Paso
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That's a great idea and implementation. I've put JT Strongarms on my previous TT and on my new 5ver and I love how it is rock solid even when climbing the stairs.
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05-27-2019, 09:16 AM
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Location: Minneapolis
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After seeing this thread last year I made steel adjustable ones for sloping campsites. I used water pipe and a steel rod insert that slides inside the pipe. I drilled a hole in the pipe, welded a nut on and use a bolt to hold the steel rod in position. They are heavier than using 2x4 but I like building things and like the adjustment option.
They work well...thanks for the great idea!
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2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi
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05-27-2019, 11:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DNelson
After seeing this thread last year I made steel adjustable ones for sloping campsites. I used water pipe and a steel rod insert that slides inside the pipe. I drilled a hole in the pipe, welded a nut on and use a bolt to hold the steel rod in position. They are heavier than using 2x4 but I like building things and like the adjustment option.
They work well...thanks for the great idea!
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Now you’ve got me thinking! I may steal your idea, and weld some hinges and latches onto the frame. Drill holes along the steel to make holes for adjustability. Then I can just swing them up and out of the way instead of toting them around. It’ll take some math to make them short enough to not protrude, but long enough to get adequate adjustability.
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2014 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 6.4L HEMI 4.10s with antispin
2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE
Equal-i-zer 90-00-1200(new 90-02-4900 shank)
2x Honda 2K
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05-27-2019, 12:45 PM
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NewBlackDak - I was going to mount mine like you are thinking but decided I wanted a hinged 2x6 piece on the bottom and didn't want to figure out how to get something to mount it securely. Below are photos of what I ended up making. I have thought about trying some rigid conduit to make them lighter but so far have just continued to use these. The 2x6 has a tapered front kind of like a Jon boat so it will easily skid on gravel campsites.
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06-20-2019, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: South Abington Township
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Melbourne Stabilizers
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Originally Posted by Pfflyer
I borrowed this idea when this thread was started for use on my class C Melbourne and it does make a difference.
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Where do you place them against the frame? My Melbourne doesn't have an easily accessible frame/channel near the rear. Did you notch the top end and place the top against the mount for the trailer hitch? Got any pics?
Thanks,
Sam
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06-20-2019, 10:02 PM
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Location: Peachtree City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Lesko
Where do you place them against the frame? My Melbourne doesn't have an easily accessible frame/channel near the rear. Did you notch the top end and place the top against the mount for the trailer hitch? Got any pics?
Thanks,
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I notched the top and I install them on outside frame of the hitch. They are inline with the cross bar or the piece that runs in line with the bumper. I will work on some pictures.
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2013 Sprinter crew cargo SOLD
2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder as a Toad SOLD
2016 Ford Focus set up to flat tow
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02-24-2020, 09:41 PM
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Location: Elkin
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Just a post to bump this back up towards the top. This still remains, by far, the best mod I've ever done!
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'02 F250 Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke
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04-07-2020, 03:14 PM
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Location: Keller
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What seems to be the average length you're all making these? I measured approx. 37" at my storage unit which is a concrete floor. I just don't want to make them too long and then be out camping and not be able to cut them down if too long... THANKS!
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04-07-2020, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Peachtree City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Lesko
Where do you place them against the frame? My Melbourne doesn't have an easily accessible frame/channel near the rear. Did you notch the top end and place the top against the mount for the trailer hitch? Got any pics?
Thanks,
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Sorry for the delay in pictures. I started with a 24” 2 x 4 then notched one end and rounded the other.
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04-07-2020, 08:31 PM
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Location: Arizona City
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I made 2 sets. One for the front and one for the back. one difference is I used 2x2 instead of 2x4. Everything else was the same. Last trip the front was way lower than the back so I used a 2x6 under the 2x2. Let me tell you that trailer has never been that sturdy. Wife could walk and go outside with our 80 pound dog and I never felt the trailer rock or anything. Best mod I have made. Thanks
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10-14-2020, 11:09 AM
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#100
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Central Texas
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This mod uses the same principle as rescue struts/jacks that we use at work. The design can support a tremendous amount of weight.
https://adsinc.com/product/hurst-air...pse-solutions/
https://www.mesfire.com/Hurst-Airshore-QuickStrut-Kit
This will be on the short list of mods to do before our next trip.
I'm thinking about attaching a 6" long piece of 2x6 with a door hinge as a footing on them, so they will auto adjust to the angle they're set at, and not need additional footing for soft ground. With the strap tight enough though, the force they exert on the ground should be close to completely perpendicular to the ground, meaning they should fare well sitting on top of a few inches of cribbing (blocks) as long as they're stable.
Like a couple of others previously, I also may be way overthinking things.
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