Six-point leveling system -- reduce rocking

[TenOC]

We have a new to us 36-foot 5th wheel with a 6-point self-leveling stabilizer system. Our previous 5th wheel had manual stabilizing jacks equipped with the JT StrongArm stabilizers, and we really loved the strongarm stabilizers. When we had a travel trailer to reduce the rocking motion, we would manually crank up the stabilizing jacks to take some weight off of the springs and tires. I assume I could manually do much the same with the self-leveling 6-point system, but I have not figured out how yet.

This anyone have real life experience with the JT strong-arm stabilizers mounted to a 6 point self-leveling system?

Any other suggestions on reducing the rocking motion are very welcome.

[cummins2014]

The friends , they welded the bolt to the top of the foot pad .

[ACZL]

I'm sorry I don't recall how he attached them. This was back several years ago.

[cummins2014]

ford truck guy wrote:

cummins2014 wrote:

ACZL wrote:
Back when we had a Silverback, another Creek owner had JT's that he added to his 6pt and said it made a diff. Don't recall how long it took him to install it tho.

I'm curious as to how they attach the JT swivel bracket to the pads on the level up . They pretty much sit flat on the ground. Possibly weld the bolts on ???

I am curious as well, I would think that they would have had to weld them to the pads, No other way to secure them in my eyes..?? :h

If I remember a friend had those add on pads , but I believe they still welded the bolts on .,I’ll check with him and get back with an answer

[ford_truck_guy]

valhalla360 wrote:
Friends have them on their 6 point...doesn't look difficult. Just make sure to go around and release them prior to activating the system.

duplicate post, SORRY. :S

[ford_truck_guy]

cummins2014 wrote:

ACZL wrote:
Back when we had a Silverback, another Creek owner had JT's that he added to his 6pt and said it made a diff. Don't recall how long it took him to install it tho.

I'm curious as to how they attach the JT swivel bracket to the pads on the level up . They pretty much sit flat on the ground. Possibly weld the bolts on ???

I am curious as well, I would think that they would have had to weld them to the pads, No other way to secure them in my eyes..?? :h

[cummins2014]

ACZL wrote:
Back when we had a Silverback, another Creek owner had JT's that he added to his 6pt and said it made a diff. Don't recall how long it took him to install it tho.

I'm curious as to how they attach the JT swivel bracket to the pads on the level up . They pretty much sit flat on the ground. Possibly weld the bolts on ???

[ACZL]

Back when we had a Silverback, another Creek owner had JT's that he added to his 6pt and said it made a diff. Don't recall how long it took him to install it tho.

[cummins2014]

CabinetmakerII wrote:
We bought our new DRV in October which is equipped with a 6 point leveling system which I admit I am still learning hoe to use it. The systems legs are installed with a 5/3 degree splay outward at the bottom to help stabilize the coach. As mentioned by others, I placed a stack of leveling blocks under each jack to shorten the throw and help minimize the movement felt inside. We still had some unwanted movement inside so I placed screw jacks under the factory installed hitch at the rear of the coach and used our king pin tripod on the front. Finally a rock solid coach with no movement. Still thinking about installing JT Strong arms however.

Same here, the screw jacks at the rear under the receiver hitch , they may make the difference, but we’re on mine when bought . Mine is pretty solid , no movement that I really noticed.

[CabinetmakerII]

We bought our new DRV in October which is equipped with a 6 point leveling system which I admit I am still learning hoe to use it. The systems legs are installed with a 5/3 degree splay outward at the bottom to help stabilize the coach. As mentioned by others, I placed a stack of leveling blocks under each jack to shorten the throw and help minimize the movement felt inside. We still had some unwanted movement inside so I placed screw jacks under the factory installed hitch at the rear of the coach and used our king pin tripod on the front. Finally a rock solid coach with no movement. Still thinking about installing JT Strong arms however.

[cummins2014]

learntorv wrote:
Anyway, coming back around to the original post. I had a lot of movement with our 6 point leveling system and family of 4 in our toy hauler. I always wanted to add the Steadyfast system but haven't gotten around to it.

Got a set sitting In my garage, I built a set ,I copied the Steadyfast . Took them off my previous fifth wheel , planned on putting them on the one we have now , but with the 6 point level up I feel like they are not needed . But there is only two of us .

[learntorv]

Anyway, coming back around to the original post. I had a lot of movement with our 6 point leveling system and family of 4 in our toy hauler. I always wanted to add the Steadyfast system but haven't gotten around to it.

[Cummins12V98]

" I'm a shrimp kind of guy, but will settle for a nice burger or steak. Have that on the menu Cummins?"

Great Butcher near by!

[ford_truck_guy]

Cummins12V98 wrote:


Maybe even some Salmon.

HMMM you were "edited"

Yes... because I just 'QUOTED" your post along with the pics.... the mods don't always like multiple quoting....

Like this one.:B

[ford_truck_guy]

ACZL wrote:
I as well made up wooden packs out of 2x10x16". Screwed 2 together, added a handle and wholla. Like Cummins and FTG, place them under the legs as needed to reduce the gap between pad and ground. Overall w/ a 41' coach we get some wiggle, but nothing we cringe about. But as the old saying goes: "If the camper's a rockin'----don't come a knockin'"!

FTG---if you go out west, ya might need to get a dually! LOL Personally, I'm a shrimp kind of guy, but will settle for a nice burger or steak. Have that on the menu Cummins?

Mike,,

It will be a DRW ... my SRW is PERFECT for my style of camping as of right now.... weekends here and there within 2-1/2 ride.... 1 larger trip yearly.... thats is... as soon as I get my reigns OFF, it will be a DRW and west bound for me !