How do you eliminate sway when parked?

[jlawley]

First I bought BAL scissor jacks to replace the cheap ones that came with the trailer, but it still rocked. Then I bought the extended X-chocks and that helped, but it still rocked. Then I bought a pair of slide jacks and set them up under the slide out, but that didn't help. I even jacked the trailer so high the tires were barely touching the ground, and it still rocked. That's when I realized the the trailer wasn't going up and down but rather side to side when it rocked. So, I took the slide jacks and angled them in from the outside into the steel beams just in front of the rear stabilizer jacks. Rock solid after that.

[Gobbledot]

I will tell you what stopped it for me, the X-chocks and the Steady Fast system. It took 95% out of our fifth-wheel and here is a link: Welcome to Steady fast Hope this helps you, I will say it was a pain to install but once done it is a permanent fixture to your camper.

[dee]

I got xchocks which helped. Then added some home brew supports(that use a strap). Then after still hearing complaining, added JT strong arms and valterra support under the steps, it barely moves.

[jmoors]

Originally Posted by Gobbledot

I will tell you what stopped it for me, the X-chocks and the Steady Fast system. It took 95% out of our fifth-wheel and here is a link: Welcome to Steady fast Hope this helps you, I will say it was a pain to install but once done it is a permanent fixture to your camper.

I also use the Steady Fast System. Took a couple hours to install, well more like all day, but it is fantastic. Installed on a TT, X-213. Highly recommend and a great company to work with. Their tech support is very good.

[Camper_bob]

You don't want the tires off the ground unless you can fully support the frame around the axles. The up/down motion happens for two reasons; 1) the tires do flex some, 2) the frame flexes too. Especially on a long trailer (OP's is 34 ft). The best thing you can do on a long trailer is support the middle of the frame. The strong arms and the like do this with geometry in a way. I never installed them because I had electric jacks (it can still be done with electric jacks though), and I didn't want to spend the money. For around $100, the stacker jacks and the X-chocks worked pretty darn good.

[Yukonman]

Will these work on the small x213? Horrible sway when set up. Most of the comments are much bigger units.

[nighthawk87]

I replaced my stabilizers with large auger type jacks. They twist and dig into the dirk like screws and really hold the trailer rock solid. Only works on dirt. Pavement requires the adapter to land them.

[Witt74]

X-chocks took most of the wiggle out for us

[15BlueStreak]

I am adding a 3rd set to our 324 bhts. I couldn't fit them just ahead of the tires so I am putting them just in front of the steps. We use the x chocks also. Will find out this week how it works. We will have the kids and 85lb. dog with us. Should be a good test.

[NorCal Eagle]

Originally Posted by 15BlueStreak

I am adding a 3rd set to our 324 bhts. I couldn't fit them just ahead of the tires so I am putting them just in front of the steps. We use the x chocks also. Will find out this week how it works. We will have the kids and 85lb. dog with us. Should be a good test.

I’m interested to hear your results. I’m considering this on ours too.

[mohok1]

X-3 on the SteadyFast System. Bought mine years ago and it helps considerably.
They are even a better price now than when I bought. Great customer service.
I will add that you need to have the trailer as near level as possible before you snug the clamps down. My unit is 35.5' long.