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09-30-2010, 11:36 AM
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Trailer Movement/Stablizers
I'm setting stableizers as instructed for my 22FB, using wooden pads and lowering the jacks one turn after they touch the pads. When one of us walk in the trailer, it still moves. Is this normal for a light trailer, or do I need to do something differently?
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09-30-2010, 12:30 PM
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What type of wheel chocks are you using and how many?
I made a couple of in-between the wheel chocks and they work very well.
They lock both wheels on each side to stop the back and forth rocking.
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09-30-2010, 01:31 PM
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This does not pertain to wheels rolling. The trailer "moves" when one of us us walking inside.
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09-30-2010, 03:10 PM
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Look up JT's strongarm stabilizers, they take out most of the movement.
Hey, I just turned 100 posts and am now a senior!!!! I thought I already was one.
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09-30-2010, 06:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Landry
This does not pertain to wheels rolling. The trailer "moves" when one of us us walking inside.
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You might be surprised to see how chocking the wheels solidly will reduce the movement inside when walking around.
Just my experience. 
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2004 F-150 Reg Cab,Long bed 4X4
2008 Flagstaff 625D Pup (keeping this one for now)
2010 Jayco EXP 21M Hybrid
“This isn’t rocket science; it’s more like quantum physics.”
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09-30-2010, 07:00 PM
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The JT Stablizers are a bit pricey. Right now, I'm using the plastic wheel chocks and I'll be the first to admit I need to try a set of BAL wheel locks. I think for $400, DW can live with a little bit of trailer shake.
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09-30-2010, 07:00 PM
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Get a pair of these...
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They work really well.
Dave
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09-30-2010, 07:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Landry
The JT Stablizers are a bit pricey. Right now, I'm using the plastic wheel chocks and I'll be the first to admit I need to try a set of BAL wheel locks. I think for $400, DW can live with a little bit of trailer shake.
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The BAL X-Chocks are about $72.00 on Amazon.com with free shipping.
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5 kids...2 with 2 legs, 3 with 4 legs
2008 Jayco Jay Flight G2 29FBS "No Worries"...traded in on a...
2016 Palomino Columbus 385BH "No Worries II"
2011 F-250 Super Duty Lariat, 6.7L PSD "The Mistress"
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09-30-2010, 07:34 PM
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Another vote for the X-Chocks... they really took the wiggle out of our 26BH
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10-01-2010, 02:42 PM
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X-Chocks. Shop around. I got mine for $40 pair.
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10-03-2010, 08:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikefos
X-Chocks. Shop around. I got mine for $40 pair.
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Where did you get them for $40.00/pair? I have only seen them for $40.00 single. I got mine for $72.00/pair at Amazon.com, and that was with free shipping.
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5 kids...2 with 2 legs, 3 with 4 legs
2008 Jayco Jay Flight G2 29FBS "No Worries"...traded in on a...
2016 Palomino Columbus 385BH "No Worries II"
2011 F-250 Super Duty Lariat, 6.7L PSD "The Mistress"
B&W Companion slider
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10-04-2010, 05:26 PM
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How many of you use the BAL X Chocks on both sets of wheels?
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10-04-2010, 05:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheetmusic
How many of you use the BAL X Chocks on both sets of wheels?
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We use two sets. But we also chock just in front and in back of a tire when we initially unhook as we have found that heated tires from traveling will shrink down a bit after cooling down. The Bal X-chocks need to be retightened then
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10-04-2010, 07:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheetmusic
How many of you use the BAL X Chocks on both sets of wheels?
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I use 2 sets. Useless to use just one.
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5 kids...2 with 2 legs, 3 with 4 legs
2008 Jayco Jay Flight G2 29FBS "No Worries"...traded in on a...
2016 Palomino Columbus 385BH "No Worries II"
2011 F-250 Super Duty Lariat, 6.7L PSD "The Mistress"
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10-05-2010, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mach8274
Where did you get them for $40.00/pair? I have only seen them for $40.00 single. I got mine for $72.00/pair at Amazon.com, and that was with free shipping.
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My bad, they were $37 each, plus shipping (dug the invoice out). Cheapest around at the time.
Mike
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Current TT: 2012 Eagle Super Lite 308RETS
Current Hitch: Equal-i-zer 1400/14K
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10-05-2010, 04:54 PM
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$86.00 for a pair through Hensley Hitch , but if you buy the hitch they will through them in.
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10-05-2010, 06:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kipper
$86.00 for a pair through Hensley Hitch , but if you buy the hitch they will through them in.
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I hope so. If I buy a $3,000.00 hitch they better give me something for free!
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5 kids...2 with 2 legs, 3 with 4 legs
2008 Jayco Jay Flight G2 29FBS "No Worries"...traded in on a...
2016 Palomino Columbus 385BH "No Worries II"
2011 F-250 Super Duty Lariat, 6.7L PSD "The Mistress"
B&W Companion slider
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10-05-2010, 07:03 PM
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I look at it this way , I then only paid $ 2914 for the hitch , thats a bargin
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10-05-2010, 07:32 PM
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That's about right. I just ordered a pair from Amazon for $76.
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10-05-2010, 09:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Landry
That's about right. I just ordered a pair from Amazon for $76.
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We bought for a little more than the same price with cheapy locks from Ebay.. however, I searched to see if there were more for the same price and found no hits. Ya might wanna try Amazon!
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