User Tag List

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    Rolling Along
    Join Date
    Apr 2022
    Posts
    603
    Mentioned
    8 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    RV Stablizer on Rear bumper

    I see that people use the Valterra RV stabilizers. It says to use on the rear bumper. Can the bumper handle that? I have a 231RK.
    Last edited by docque; 05-26-2022 at 01:44 PM.
    Upstate NY
    2022 Ford F150 with trailer tow package
    2022 Transcend Xplor 231rk
    2021 Shih Tzu Millie

  2. #2
    Long Hauler
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Platte City, MO
    Posts
    4,706
    Mentioned
    59 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    We use ours under the rear frame, not the bumper. It won't work as well if it's placed under the bumper. I was pretty amazed at how well they really do work.
    Howard and Peggy
    2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
    His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
    Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S

  3. #3
    Rolling Along
    Join Date
    Apr 2022
    Posts
    603
    Mentioned
    8 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Hoopy Frood View Post
    We use ours under the rear frame, not the bumper. It won't work as well if it's placed under the bumper. I was pretty amazed at how well they really do work.
    I may have to crawl to look. I didn't see the frame. And whee they said to put it under the entry way is a no go. Lines running along there.
    Upstate NY
    2022 Ford F150 with trailer tow package
    2022 Transcend Xplor 231rk
    2021 Shih Tzu Millie

  4. #4
    Big Traveler
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Posts
    1,593
    Mentioned
    18 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I placed my JT bars on the rear sissor jacks as recommened and then purchased a piece of angled steel and ran it between the spare and bumper from frame to frame rail and then bolted the other ends of the JT bars onto it. Stable as can be.
    Jim and Annette
    2019 Reflection 150 295RL
    US Army Veteran
    Missouri (AKA Misery)

  5. #5
    Site Team Redapple63's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2020
    Location
    SoCal
    Posts
    2,761
    Mentioned
    26 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    @Hoopy Frood is correct, there is a cross bar and the hitch. Mine has no bumper. Installed under the hitch receiver on the back. Works great
    2019 GMC 3500 SRW Sierra Denali Duramax
    2020 Reflection 315RLTS

  6. #6
    Rolling Along
    Join Date
    Apr 2022
    Posts
    603
    Mentioned
    8 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I see (or don't see). There is a beam that runs between the two stabilizer jacks. Mine is covered with what appears to be cardboard.
    Upstate NY
    2022 Ford F150 with trailer tow package
    2022 Transcend Xplor 231rk
    2021 Shih Tzu Millie

  7. #7
    Rolling Along
    Join Date
    Jan 2021
    Location
    The Thumb of Michigan
    Posts
    728
    Mentioned
    11 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Also use valterra stabilizers. One under the rear hitch cross beam. Works great and really does make a huge difference reducing the wobble.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    2021 Reflection 312 BHTS, Silverado 2500 Duramax

  8. #8
    Rolling Along
    Join Date
    Apr 2022
    Posts
    603
    Mentioned
    8 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by FlyStar View Post
    Also use valterra stabilizers. One under the rear hitch cross beam. Works great and really does make a huge difference reducing the wobble.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    I may have to climb under the trailer and mark where the beam is. I would hate for it to slip and rip out wires.
    Upstate NY
    2022 Ford F150 with trailer tow package
    2022 Transcend Xplor 231rk
    2021 Shih Tzu Millie

  9. #9
    Seasoned Camper
    Join Date
    Jan 2022
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    425
    Mentioned
    7 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I use mine under my bumper. I only have one and couldn't believe the difference it made. I've now camped with just the jacks, jacks and X-chocks, and now jacks with X-chocks and the Valterra stabilizer under the bumper. The biggest improvement was the Valterra.
    Matt, Irene, and Ruby (our Golden Retriever)
    2022 Imagine 2600RB with ProPride 3P
    2024 Silverado 2500 LTZ Gasser (3500 payload)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

DISCLAIMER:This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Design RV, LLC or any of its affiliates. This is an independent site.