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02-02-2020, 07:29 AM
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King pin stabilizer
On my old 5th wheel it had just screw down jack in the rear and I used a king pin stabilizer and it did help with the 5er movement. Our new 5er has the auto leveling which puts a lot of weight on the jacks at 4 points. So my question is those with auto leveling do you use and if so are there much improvement using a king pin stabilizer?
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02-02-2020, 10:07 AM
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The comments on the king pin tri pod have been mixed. I use angled stabilizers on the levelers, similar to the JR Strongarms.
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02-02-2020, 08:38 PM
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Yeah, like GHen said it’s is mixed feeling but I have the one for the king pin stabilizer, with my 5th wheel yes their is still some movement but I did install a set of JT Stongarm but I only did it about two months ago so I want know for sure. My 5th wheel have the four leveling jacks, when I use the king pin stabilizer the movement wasn’t as bad but it was their. This summer when I take it back out I will use the JT,s first and then see if I will need to use the king pin stabilizer.
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02-03-2020, 08:31 AM
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I put "the rock" stabilizers on the rear of my FW and it took out 95% of the movement.
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02-04-2020, 12:26 AM
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Hey RipinSC, you don't happen to have any pics do you? When I install my jt's strong arm it came with enough to do my rear stabilizer so I have been thinking about install the back one but I wanted to wait to see how the ones in the front work first.
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02-05-2020, 07:32 PM
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02-06-2020, 12:37 AM
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Got it.
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02-08-2020, 03:59 PM
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I have the 6-point leveling system on my 2016 Pinnacle and I use a king pin stabilizer without JT support arms. I also have x-chocks between the tandem wheels. We don't feel any movement in our FW. I have also asked friends when they are camping with us and no one has ever said they felt any movement inside.
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02-08-2020, 06:31 PM
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6 point systems are great, wish I had one, much more stable than the 4 point.
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02-09-2020, 08:13 AM
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When we had the washer and dryer installed we also purchased the king pin tripod. And, we love it.
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02-09-2020, 10:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RipinSC
I put "the rock" stabilizers on the rear of my FW and it took out 95% of the movement.
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Would you mind sharing how much these cost?
Thanks
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02-10-2020, 06:26 PM
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I think I seen where they cost about $300.
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02-10-2020, 08:21 PM
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I’ve tried contacting this guy (the Rock) through his website. Sent a follow up email 3-4 days later. Now it’s been over a week. Nothing but crickets, beginning to think he’s not doing business anymore.
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02-10-2020, 11:15 PM
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Until you can get ahold of them, you can make a DIY stabilizer from 2x4 or 2x2’s and a ratchet strap. Youtube has videos on how to make one. I was using a homemade version, worked great, until saving enough for the JT Strongarms.
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02-12-2020, 07:35 PM
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jim_daddie@hotmail.com
This is Jim's email address who makes "the Rock" product.
I bought mine a year and a half ago and it was $150 including shipping.
Not sure if he is still making them but try his email and see if he responds.
He always responded back to me ASAP.
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02-12-2020, 08:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RipinSC
jim_daddie@hotmail.com
This is Jim's email address who makes "the Rock" product.
I bought mine a year and a half ago and it was $150 including shipping.
Not sure if he is still making them but try his email and see if he responds.
He always responded back to me ASAP.
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Thanks, I opened my email when I got home tonight and right after your reply post was a reply from Jim. So he’s still doing business. Must have just been busy. So now I need to go take a few measurements. He’s offering them in 3 different sizes Heavy duty $300, Medium $200 and lite $100. Thanks, this looks like a great solution for me.
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