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05-03-2019, 08:09 AM #1
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Added Stability.
New thread in the general discussion thread sparked this question. Not wanting to hijack a thread, I thought I’d post a new one here.
We have a 2019 394m. I have heard differing opinions, and before shelling out the bucks to disprove or prove; I’d like to kindly submit to those with real world momentum experience:
Would a jt strongarm or comparable stabilizing system be effective in such a heavy coach? Is it a significant enough difference to merit the purchase and installation?
Thnx,
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05-03-2019, 09:23 AM #2
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The Momentum uses hydraulic leveling. I'm not sure JT strongarm has anything compatible with that.
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05-03-2019, 09:53 AM #3
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Curtis - I think they do and I seem to recall some folks with auto hydraulic posting on the forum. Here is the link to LCI OEM flyer pdf which seems to confirm that:
http://images.salsify.com/image/uplo...1fgdjwbbvvaxx4
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05-03-2019, 09:55 AM #4
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Dan, I see the electric style legs and the scissor jacks, but nothing for hydraulic.
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05-03-2019, 10:08 AM #5
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05-03-2019, 10:28 AM #6
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Curtis - lower left corner of the pdf there is this which states:
"If unit has hydraulic jacks, three #314592 jack adaptor lugs are required."
Would seem to indicate this as an option. As always, a call to LCI to talk through individual situation would be a good thing.
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05-04-2019, 07:18 AM #7
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The thing I’ve found that helps stability with hydraulic jacks the most is having the rams extended as little as possible. Using as much cribbing as you can under the legs has helped me minimize movement. I use 2x12x12’s screwed together and then stack as many of them as I can under each jack....especially the front ones. Our 42.5’ TH seems pretty stabile in most locations. YMMV
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05-04-2019, 01:12 PM #8
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Thanks Alan.
I had tried some cribbing in the front with limited success. In retrospect, the blocks I used were slightly warped. The principle of reducing the length of the stroke is sound.
I’ll try your 2x12’s suggestion (possibly with construction adhesive) screwed together. Maybe a stack of 4 or 5?
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05-04-2019, 05:41 PM #9
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I have pads made out of 3 layers of 3/4” plywood glued and screwed together with rope for handles plus short pieces of 6x6 for cribbing as required. U can never have enough wood in the back of your truck
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05-04-2019, 06:24 PM #10
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Glampers,
What I do is go to Lowes or HD and find 2x12 pressure treated stock. Think it is 10' lengths, but I've often lucked out and they had scraps boards they gave me for cheap. I have them cut to 12" then put 2 together with grain at 90 degrees and secure them with 3 1/2" deck screws. I found cheap handles at one of the hardware stores which makes them easier to manage. I carry 8 of the now 4x12x12, and 4 2x12x12 also with handles. Sometimes I cannot get 2 sets of 2 inserted under the front jacks, so having an option to do combo heights helps. Since I usually have to make new ones every 2 years or so I reuse both the handles and the screws. We're full-timers so mine are in constant use year round.
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