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03-18-2011, 06:10 PM
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.
Pros:
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.
Camping World, on sale $22.22
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.
Pros:
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.
Camping World, on sale $22.22