King pin stabilizer - RV-Dreams Community Forum

ken and cindy · RV-Dreams Family Member

King pin stabilizer

lwfox002 · RV-Dreams Family Member

I have the king pin stabilizer and the wheel chocks that fit between the tires then screw out to tighten. I get the best improvement from the chocks but also use the king pin stabilizer.

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Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

What we find does the best job of stabilizing the rig is a set of screw jacks that I put in front of the wheels after the rig is leveled and the rear jacks deployed. We also use the Rotochoks on the wheels, but more to keep the rig from moving during set up and hitching than anything. When we're going to be parked for a while I also put out the king pin tripod, but I don't think it does as much as the screw jacks.
A lot of it has to do with how rigid your particular frame is.
Fred

Jim01 · RV-Dreams Family Member

If your home feels a solid as a rock, why get a King pin stabilizer? A lot of RVers with 5th wheels use them, but some say they are not necessary. The same applies to the wheel locks.

I'm a firm believer of not buying something just because "everyone else" has one. Later on, if we feel we need the item, then we can always pick it up.

Jim

D and J · RV-Dreams Family Member

We have, and use a set of Roto-chocks.

I don't know if a king pin stabilizer will work on our rig. We have a Demco glide ride king pin, (love it on the highway) so I think trying to connect a stabilizer will only cost me money.

Linda · Hostess

Lots of good advice on this subject. Just thought I would make a comment too :)

I agree with Jim, if your rig feels solid as a rock, no need for a stabilizer. Our rig does not feel solid as a rock without the stabilizer, especially in the bedroom. I frequently sleep later than Howard (as you all know) and without the stabilizer his movement would usually wake me. Now that we have the stabilizer that movement is minimal.

We use the scissor lock type of wheel chocks. The main reason we use them is for safety. We personally don't feel the ramp type chocks that sit behind the wheels are as safe especially with an 18000 lb rig. We haven't determined if they help with stabilization.

ken and cindy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks everyone.

So far I think a set of rotochocks are a good investment, but I'll hold off on the tripod.

D and J · RV-Dreams Family Member

I know a few people who love these on their 5th wheels. I plan on ordering a set someday (interesting video's of the site)

http://jtrv.com/index.html

LIKENIT · RV-Dreams Community Member

I am installing thee right now and yesterday I got the side to side stabilizers installed in the front. I already notice a considerable difference. Can't wait to finish the install. It is raining here today and tomorrow is a travel day, so it will be a few days befor ethe entire jury is in.
I researched these for a few months and the JT'S appeared to be the best choice to me.

LIKENIT

Jan and GC · RV-Dreams Family Member

We installed the JT stabilizers for our 5th wheel. Made a big difference in the wiggle. GC thought he would be able to eliminate the King Pin. Like Linda, I sometimes remain in bed longer and without the King Pin I still feel GC moving about in the trailer. So, I think we will still use the King Pin besides having the JT stabilizers. We ordered ours through JC Whitney. I found a copy that were much cheaper but understand the quality is not there. GC is very pleased with the quality of the JT ones. We use the scissor type wheel chock also.

Jan

-- Edited by Jan and GC at 11:02, 2007-10-16