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09-22-2017, 07:41 PM #1
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Tripod under King Pin
Hi,
We are new to fifth wheels. I'm wondering if we need the king pin tripod for ur GD Solitude 310GK, or what it actually does. I would appreciate some opinions. What does it do? Is it more of a stabilizer or is it used for support more? Is it good to use when stored for a while?
Thank you
BobBob and Shirley (both recently retired)
Ontario Canada
2018 Solitude 310GK
2018 Ford Diesel King Ranch F350 Short Bed
Pull Rite Super Glide
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09-22-2017, 08:08 PM #2
We use a tripod stabilizer and find that it really works well on our smaller Reflection which does not have auto levelling. The key to making it work is to raise the landing gear slightly to really load the tripod. I am not sure how much value a tripod would be on a Solitude with 6 point auto levelling.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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09-23-2017, 05:26 AM #3
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I bought a tripod for our last 5th wheel and could see no change in the amount of movement we feel inside the trailer. I don't even carry it on trips anymore! The only advantage i could see to using it was that it keeps anyone from walking near the greasy king pin and getting grease on their clothes. It also prevented the grand kids from bumping their heads on the pin box assembly or getting grease in their hair. Few people use them anymore. If you want to prevent movement get some stabilizers that attach to the bottom of the landing gear and attach to the frame of the trailer.
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09-23-2017, 05:30 AM #4
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09-23-2017, 06:33 AM #5
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Gordo Fuchs
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09-23-2017, 06:43 AM #6
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Marcy & Gary
2014 Grand Design - Reflection 303RLS
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09-23-2017, 07:51 AM #7
I didn't care for the large diameter holes that had to be drilled in the lower flanges of the main trailer frame I beams to install the stabilizer arms that many use. Also, the aluminum tripod is about half the weight of the steel stabilizer arm system. (Weight is important to us ). There are different ways to solve the trailer motion problem . . . the tripod (set up as described) works for us without needing the landing gear stabilizer arms.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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09-23-2017, 09:29 AM #8
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X chocks work pretty well too. Takes a lot of motion out of the tires.
Marcy & Gary
2014 Grand Design - Reflection 303RLS
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09-23-2017, 11:35 AM #9
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We have the Solitude and 6pt leveling system, washer & dryer up front and use the tripod. We believe it helps with the vibration. I typically set it up only if we are going to be stationary for awhile and know we'll be doing laundry before moving again.
Tom & Nancy
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10-31-2018, 05:50 AM #10
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When we set up somewhere for a week or longer, I use the tri-pod, X-chocks and scissor jacks under the rear hitch assembly. It works for us.
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