Parked trailer jiggles.

[Fantom]

Hello,

Got a Jayco 314 BDS. First trailer ever, loving it.
I have a question regarding the 4 stabilizing scissor jacks. When parked if anybody even moves in the trailer the whole thing jiggles.
Would you know what is the problem and have a solution?
How much load can one put on those 4 stabilizing jacks?
A friend that has a coach tells me he lift the whole thing until the wheels almost do not touch the ground anymore. Other friend who has a AirStream says to lower them until you touch the ground then give it a little crank to lift the trailer just a little.

Thanks.

[JPBeck]

I'd go with the second guy's opinion.

[Texas Sam]

The stabilizer jacks are not intended to lift the trailer off the ground but rather to provide stability when the trailer is parked. If the jacks are cranked up too high, the frame is unduly stressed. However, it is fine to crank them a few turns after the base of the jack reaches the ground. The longer the trailer, the more unstable it will be.

Several forum members have posted about how the use of B&L X-CHOCK tire locking chocks on both sets of wheels has dramatically improved the stability of their parked trailers. These chocks can be purchased at Campers' World, some RV dealerships, and on-line. The cost about $50-$75, depending on where you purchase them.

[Hondopatrick]

The x-chocks took out most of the "wiggles" we were having. I also discovered that the scissor jacks functioned the best by adjusting them to contact the ground and then only a half turn more. The more I tried to lift the tt the more wiggle I had. Hope this helps.

[Denise]

Ditto on the above. And welcome to the Jayco Owners Forum Fantom

[ByDesign]

We are also getting jiggle/shake. We need to bring up the street side.
After that I plan on looking into tire chock to help stabilize along w/the stabilizers too more to follow

[barrelslime]

The sissor jacks just stabalize the rv NOT lift it. The BAL wheel chocks are a grat investment.

This weekend the wife and i were on a rv lot and I saw a 5th wheel outfitted with JT Strong Arm supports. I wanted to try them out. The front 2 legs were down with the JT's installed. No wheel chocks or back stabelizers. I wnt in and jumped, rocked and wiggled. That thing was rock solid. JT Strong Arms are the way to go. WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Come-N-Go]

I also have the JT strong Arms, well actualLY THE ULTRA FAB ELEMINATORS from tweetys, they are the same thing only cheaper. They work Great!

[WELLCRAFT]

We had the same thing, It wasn't that bad but you could feel it. I know that no matter what you do there is going to be some jiggle. A friend of mine who is a long time camper said to try using blocks of 4+4 to stack under jacks so they don't extent as far. he said that an old timer told him about it and he feels that it works. I have tried and I think it works also. The reason is that the less the jacks extent the less flex in them. Do't know if it true but makes sense.The down side you need to carry blocks of wood. I cut a 4 x 6 into 8 pieces and thats enough for 2 blocks on each jack or more on one if ground is not level.

[ByDesign]

I've gotten some solid concrete blocks to replace my 4x4s for the stabilizers and tongue. Will shorten sissor jack span. They weight in at about 80lbs each. I've also ordered and received two of the wheel stops that go between the TT wheels. They are yellow plastic wedges you screw to tighten. After leveling we hope that will take the jiggle out some.

[ByDesign]

Over this weekend we had the Jayco pulled out about 10ft and then backed-back in.
I got some 2x8s and a 1 1x6 treated boards and stacked two 2 of the 2x8s, one 5ft and one 4ft w/angle cuts, together to push it up 4" on the street side, and put a 4ft piece of the 1x6 under the curb side tires for a gain of 3" on the street side. We also put the "Wheel Stops" between the tires on both sides.
We are "much-more" level now and well within the operating limits.
Much thanks to my camp-site neighbor and his "monster truck" for the assistance. The TT feels much better now, and only jiggles when someone is using the fold out steps. Once we get to the wood-steps (as most seasonals have) I'm sure that will help too.
We may be purchasing new stabilizers (sissor-jack type).
I imagine that Jayco would be the best source for those.

[Albertaguy]

Go with the JT's stabilizers, you won't be sorry.

[ByDesign]

So far so good. Since we are "seasonal" we should check out a better system, as mentioned above, but since re-leveling and adding the two wheel stops, alot less jiggle.
Still really noticeable when the steps are used.