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03-24-2014, 05:35 PM
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Tripod yes or no?
This is my first fifth wheel. I asked the dealer if we need to use a tripod under the pin and he said it's not necessary. Every fifth wheel we see seems to use one.
Do we need it?
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03-24-2014, 05:44 PM
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Personal preference. We used to use one on our fivers. Before the Redwood we had a Carriage that we used a tripod on. We than put the stabilizer arms on the jacks, and found we were stable without. it. We haven't used one on the Redwood, and if we keep the jacks tight don't have movement. My suggestion would be try it without, and then if you find out your shaking when moving around set up, you can get one than.
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03-24-2014, 06:04 PM
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If you are set up for extended stay some where then probably yes, but if traveling regularly then it's just one more thing to store & take up/down.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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03-24-2014, 09:42 PM
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I have always used one and I think they work great even with the stabilizer bars
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03-24-2014, 09:57 PM
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You folks are kidding right!? You put a tripod under the Trailair pinbox with a 6 pt leveling system? I couldn't imagine that would do anything.
And what "stabilizer bar"? 6pt leveling is standard right, or are there redwoods out there that don't have it?
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03-24-2014, 09:59 PM
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I have one stored in the garage (at home !)
too heavy for too little benefit imho...
our bedroom has very little movement, but my little boat trailer jack under the rear hitch does a lot for the shimmy in the living room 
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03-24-2014, 10:22 PM
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Surprisingly it did make a difference, but got rid of it & the lumber yard of blocks & planks when I got the leveling system on the RW. Not sure how or why you put stabilizers on these,but to each their own.
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Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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03-24-2014, 10:37 PM
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Sorry i was referencing my old rig i forgot to mention that not the new one.
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03-25-2014, 12:34 AM
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i got the 6 point leveling system, so i guess no tripod.
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03-25-2014, 03:00 AM
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Also remember, if you get the TrailAir Pin Box, that pin is supported by the air bag, so a tri/bi-pod would be rather useless on a balloon.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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03-25-2014, 05:44 AM
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I find the Bedroom on ours (front, 38BR) to be the most stable area of the rig. Due to the extended length of our trailer and the fact that the back legs of the 6-point leveling are right behind the wheels I'm actually adding a set of manual crank down stabilizing arms to the very rear of the rig. It shakes like crazy back there, especially when doing laundry. I'm hoping this makes the rig overall more stable.
I tend to notice the jacks that pop and make the most noise are also the same ones behind the axles.
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03-25-2014, 06:24 AM
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would agree - if I feel wiggle, its in the back.
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03-25-2014, 12:46 PM
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I agree. I am looking at putting the manual stabilizers at the rear myself. They have a lot of RV behind the rear jacks
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Dassel, MN
2013 36RL, W/D, Full Paint, 17.5" wheels, American made Goodyears
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03-25-2014, 02:22 PM
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We also notice wiggle in the back of the coach. I did attach just the rear stabilizer bar from Steadyfast. Helps some but am thinking of placing a jack under the receiver hitch to see if that helps. Wish they would place the rear Level Up jack farther to the rear of the coach??
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03-25-2014, 02:33 PM
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As a stop gap until I decide a more permanent solution, got one of these boat jacks at northern tools.
It has a side wind handle and the 'side connector' can flip over so I can use the lip under the rear hitch....
Just put enough strain on it to stop the wiggle and works fine so far.
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03-26-2014, 02:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnboytoo
As a stop gap until I decide a more permanent solution, got one of these boat jacks at northern tools.
It has a side wind handle and the 'side connector' can flip over so I can use the lip under the rear hitch....
Just put enough strain on it to stop the wiggle and works fine so far. |
Good idea. Think I will look for one. Trying to think of a way to attach it to the hitch so one could just swing it down and extend it.
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Grain Valley, Mo
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03-26-2014, 04:15 AM
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takes just a minute to put it under and tighten - I just lay it in the basement and usually don't bother with it when first setting up... just do the bare minimum to get the wine pouring, then sometime after sewer hookup I'll take it out...
my concern about leaving it there...
without serious effort to affix it well, the bouncing on the rear might dislodge it when under way...
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