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.
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I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..
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ford truck guy wrote:
show off !
I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..
show off !
I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..
Take a trip out West and we can make you a set.
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One other idea I incorporated on my toy hauler was adding scissor jacks on the extreme rear of the trailer to add stability when the rear garage/bedroom was occupied.
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
To reduce movement make some nice 3/4" plywood boxes as I made. The shorter the ram extends the more stable it is 24k setting on the 6 boxes.
Note tires not touching the ground.
To reduce movement make some nice 3/4" plywood boxes as I made. The shorter the ram extends the more stable it is 24k setting on the 6 boxes.
Note tires not touching the ground.
Cummins12V98 How do you adjust the six-point system so that it "automatically" raises the RV past the 1st level point to take the weight off of the tires? Or do you do this manually?
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Take a trip out West and we can make you a set.
ford truck guy wrote:
show off !
I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..
show off !
I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..
Take a trip out West and we can make you a set.
IF and WHEN I get out there, your gonna hook me up with some of those Crab and shrimp FIRST ! ! !
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TenOC wrote:
Cummins12V98 How do you adjust the six-point system so that it "automatically" raises the RV past the 1st level point to take the weight off of the tires? Or do you do this manually?
Cummins12V98 wrote:
To reduce movement make some nice 3/4" plywood boxes as I made. The shorter the ram extends the more stable it is 24k setting on the 6 boxes.
Note tires not touching the ground.
To reduce movement make some nice 3/4" plywood boxes as I made. The shorter the ram extends the more stable it is 24k setting on the 6 boxes.
Note tires not touching the ground.
Cummins12V98 How do you adjust the six-point system so that it "automatically" raises the RV past the 1st level point to take the weight off of the tires? Or do you do this manually?
I use the manual mode. Hit arrow up symbol then press enter to start manual mode.
ford truck guy wrote:
IF and WHEN I get out there, your gonna hook me up with some of those Crab and shrimp FIRST ! ! !
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Take a trip out West and we can make you a set.
ford truck guy wrote:
show off !
I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..
show off !
I use old 8" square lumber cut to 10" ..Like Rons stated above, the shorter those rams extend, the more stable you will be..
Take a trip out West and we can make you a set.
IF and WHEN I get out there, your gonna hook me up with some of those Crab and shrimp FIRST ! ! !
Maybe even some Salmon.
HMMM you were "edited"
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?
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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?
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 !
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Maybe even some Salmon.
HMMM you were "edited"
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.
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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.
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 .
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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.
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.
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.
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 ???
cummins2014 wrote:
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 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.
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..??
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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.
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.
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ford truck guy wrote:
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..??
cummins2014 wrote:
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 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.
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..??
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