Les Curren
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I have a 31' 2004 Alfa Sun fifth wheel. I winter near the Colorado River in Arizona. The wind blows a lot there and the rig rocks when it does. I know there are several rod and cable solutions for this problem but they are expensive and don't always work on Alfa's.
What I am considering is putting four scissor jacks under the frame and lifting it just enough to take the springs out of the system.
The rig does not get moved except in emergency situations. I thought of blocking it up but the park says no, because it would not be able to readily move it in a hurry. With the scissor jacks it could be towed forward and the jacks would simply topple over. If you know of any reason why I should not try this or maybe a better method to stabilize the Alfa, please share your knowledge.
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skylos
Columbus, OH
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Screw jacks like these.
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Alu........zer-Jacks-Pack-of-4/2499691/product.html
will do the job.
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parkdep
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Here is some ideas, I use the UltraFab Eliminator System and it works very well UltraFab
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luvglass
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I agree with the suggestion on the screw jacks. We use a set in the middle of the fiver to supplement the electric jacks we have on the front and rear, and the rig is very stable.
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Les Curren
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Ok, since it looks like I am not going to get my question answered pro or con. I think I will go with my own idea of just using four scissor jacks along with the front electric jacks. The way I look at it, is, if the Alfa is not resting on the twin axle spring system, than it should be stabilized.
I looked at that system that uses scissor jacks and tubes and as far as I can see it looks to me like they are asking $298 for about $10 worth of electric coduit. And I have my doubts about whether the conduit tubes do anything at all in this case. Looks like just another RV ripoff.
By the way I went to a wrecking yard and bought four unused scissor jacks that I took out of wrecked Chevy Astro vans. They cost me $5 each.
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Mootpoint
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It's a fifth wheel...trailer with wheels...moveable... it will always move to a degree. I have seen so many "solutions" on here it is mind boggling. It will be whatever works for you. It won't be perfect but you will feel it is better. IMHO I would go with the scissor jacks.
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