Stabilizing Jacks

[Kharn]

Mine are the scissor types. My biggest complaint is there is no good handle/crank available. I've got some concept how to make a better handle for the crank, I just need to get my hands on a block of hickory...

Or use a battery drill. Either with a socket and proper adapter (for hex-shaped ones), or cut down the custom wrench so it fits into the chuck. Always keep a way to manually raise them if you choose to go the drill route, so you aren't stuck somewhere.

[TPMcGinty]

Tim is ex Navy and rolling around like he is at sea probably makes him feel like at home. Gary

It doesn't move that much! Try it without the stabilizers. If you think it needs them after trying it, then install some. If you don't think it needs them then you save the money.

[Nobody]

I installed the BAL type stabilizers on all 4 corners of my HF 1740# trailer before ever beginning the cabin build. We've been camping in one type of camper or another since around 1960 (tents before that) & wouldn't be without some kind of stabilizers. I've seen the BAL type on eBay for little money but IMO they're worth whatever it costs to get 'em. Found mine at JC Whitney in 2006 on sale w/free shipping so paid just a little more for 4 than I would've for 2 at regular price + shipping. Prices I've seen on eBay are pretty reasonable... At around 700# capacity each I have no qualms about using them to level the TD an inch or so. They come with a pretty nice hand crank & I've adapted a socket wrench to use with my cordless drill for raising & lowering. They also came in real handy for leveling the trailer chassis on the gravel floor of my build shed

[working on it]

Pipe Clamp Stabilizers. My cheap and infinitely adjustable solution. Plus, you can find the parts just about anywhere. Here's a link on how to make 'em.... http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=49172&p=993301#p955293

[Greg M]

Greg do you mean this kind?

Yep, those are the type I have. Cheap and easy, kinda like me

[bam1028]

Mine are the scissor types. My biggest complaint is there is no good handle/crank available. I've got some concept how to make a better handle for the crank, I just need to get my hands on a block of hickory...

Or use a battery drill. Either with a socket and proper adapter (for hex-shaped ones), or cut down the custom wrench so it fits into the chuck. Always keep a way to manually raise them if you choose to go the drill route, so you aren't stuck somewhere.

+1 on that if you are at hf getting the stabilizer jacks get one of the 18 volt drill light combos for like 25 bucks. It's well worth the money makes setup pretty quick.

[Vedette]

I use the ones in the picture on the front and use 1992 -99 Toyota Tracel jacks (Also $5.00 at our Pick'n'pull) on the rear.
They normally remove these from vehicles before they are put in the yard. But these are mounted above the right rear wheel well behind a panel and are sometimes missed. Thus they are usually brand new (never used) condition and have a good range of movement.
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[Greg M]

I'm just going to carry about 8 of these that I have kicking around, I think they'll work great

But what'll hold up your car?

Sorry, couldn't resist

[scotty_pac]

Thanks for the input. Looks like it doesn't hurt to get, especially if the teardrop's a rockin Sorry couldn't resist.

[Vedette]

Steve
You might want to get that looked at.........looks like your "Block is Cracked"???
And just when you thought you were ready (90% anyways) to go camping!
Good Roads
Brian

[mary and bob]

They help. I need the kitchen counter to be level so stuff doesn't run to one side of the pan, and stabilizer jacks are the easy way to do that for me.

I use the cheap aluminum screw jack type because there is no practical way to attach any others to the underside of my 65 year old teardrop. They are a PITA but they work, are reliable, and are cheap.

<Chas>

I have the etrailer fold down stabilizers on our 65 year old teardrop. Just had to bolt a length of angle across the frame to mount them on. Before I got them I was using a pair of the stand type with the screw adjuster that I had shortened.

[pmowers]

These were actually the first item that I installed on my CT.
http://www.adventurerv.net/camco-olympian-cross-frame-stabilizing-jack-20x13-p-4270.html
FYI, the 13 is how far from the frame the cranks extend. I cut them down to about 2 inches and welded nuts on the end. My shins thanked me
They really make a difference in how stable the trailer feels inside. I also use them to level the trailer from side to side.

[PKCSPT]

Don't have them on mine, but it is just me and the dog, Ieave it hitched to my car most of the time just unplug from the car.
But I am a bit lazy and keep it as simple as I can and my tear is small.

[markhusbands]

Anybody just put one in the middle under the galley?

[Corwin C]

I am very sensitive to having a level bed. For some reason if the trailer isn't level, I just don't sleep very well.

My TTT has two stabilizers on the back (level side to side) and I use the tongue jack to level front to back. I'm planning on the same for my tear.