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Old 03-18-2011, 06:10 PM   #1
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The thing that wobbled our 5th wheel the most was going up and down the entrance steps. Simple physics would demonstrate that the weight of your average adult applied to a lever, (in this case your steps) would multiply that weight, turn it into a twisting motion and apply it to your RV.

Visions of The Poseidon Adventure come to mind.

The Stabil-Step Jack (Stromberg-Carlson Products, #JSS-7) fits under your steps and transfers any weight applied to the steps straight to the ground.

Put the life jackets away. That violent rocking motion is gone.

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Heavy and overbuilt, one of these will outlast several RVs. Does exactly what it's supposed to do.

Cons: (Minor)

Getting it adjusted requires turning the threaded rod, put the step down and test for fit. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. I like keeping a square of plywood under mine, though that is not necessary.


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Old 03-24-2011, 06:14 AM   #2
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Wade,
Wish I had known about that when we had our Zinger TT. You could always tell when someone stepped onto the trailer. This jack would have really helped.
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