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Topic: Do I want front stabilizers? Posted: 31 Oct 2009 at 12:29am |
I kind of doubt that the frame would be damaged, after all it is heavy enough to support the camper and used to jack it up. The stabilizers on the other hand would and have been damaged doing that.
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Posted: 31 Oct 2009 at 9:25am |
I level the trailer using a BAL leveler (left / right) and the tongue jack. Then I deploy the stabilizers (the two provided plus two scissors-style stabilizers permanently mounted to the front, which I got from Harbor Freight). Works great!
To answer the OP, yes they are very much worth it. Once you have them, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
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Posted: 31 Oct 2009 at 4:21pm |
Our first trip started 10 minutes after we picked up the 'pod, so no stabs that weekend. Felt like I was on a boat. Every trip since then I've used jack stands up front and now its rock solid. And yes, use something under the wheels to level, and only turn the stabs one turn after they make contact with the ground.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 10:37am |
Gee, thanks But, I did manage to frighten a few ghouls and goblins (and one Harry Potter) last night |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 3:50pm |
Definitely. With just the jack in the front and the two rear stabilizers you will get a good deal of rocking. Right now I use these http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/aluminum-stack-jacks/1714, but will be installing this soon http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/bal-telescopic-stabilizing-jacks/1822. As for leveling these work great www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/rv-leveling-blocks-8-pack/43849
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