Making Reflection TT More Stable

[theburgerts]

We have a Reflection TT, 2018 315RLTS. Trying to figure out how to make it a bit more stable when parked. We understand there will be a little bit of rocking and flexing. It just seems that the front of the TT rocks quite a bit. And if you know the layout of this model, you also know the bedroom is in the front of this TT.


We are setup pretty level. The site itself is just slightly lower at the front end, so the front stabilizers are extended a bit more than the back stabilizers. We use an Anderson block for the front jack (seen in Pic1), and just those plastic pads under each stabilizer foot. We also have X-chocks between the tires on each side. Walking around the park, we have noticed some use stacked wood or other types of stacking pads under their stabilizers. We’re guessing that to help minimize the rocking, and realizing it won’t eliminate it, we would need to add additional stacking material under each stabilizer foot.

So, the questions:
1-what is the optimal extension of the stabilizers?

2-what type of stacking pads would be best to use?
3-other suggestions, recommendations?




Thanks!

[Rivercityjeff]

We have been considering stabilization options for our 2600RB for 1-2 week stays. Ruled out screw jacks wanted something attached to the trailer and quicker to setup.

So, the questions:

1-what is the optimal extension of the stabilizers?
Less than 50% extension. Seems to us, the more they extend, the more they wiggle.

2-what type of stacking pads would be best to use?
Solid wood, like 6"x6" cedar blocks

3-other suggestions, recommendations?
Lippert 191025 JT's Strong Arm Travel Trailer Stabilizer Kit https://www.amazon.com/Lippert-19102...e%2C165&sr=1-1

BAL makes jack stabilizers that are worth looking at too. Sold by the pair. https://www.amazon.com/BAL-23216-Loc...e%2C165&sr=1-5

[theburgerts]

Thanks for tips Jeff! Definitely things to consider.

[Steven@147]

We have been considering stabilization options for our 2600RB for 1-2 week stays. Ruled out screw jacks wanted something attached to the trailer and quicker to setup.

So, the questions:

1-what is the optimal extension of the stabilizers?
Less than 50% extension. Seems to us, the more they extend, the more they wiggle.

2-what type of stacking pads would be best to use?
Solid wood, like 6"x6" cedar blocks

3-other suggestions, recommendations?
Lippert 191025 JT's Strong Arm Travel Trailer Stabilizer Kit https://www.amazon.com/Lippert-19102...e%2C165&sr=1-1

BAL makes jack stabilizers that are worth looking at too. Sold by the pair. https://www.amazon.com/BAL-23216-Loc...e%2C165&sr=1-5

When we had our Imagine 2950RL it had the wiggles. It had the scissor type stabilizing jacks. I upgraded them from 2500 to IIRC 7500# much more substantial thickness of metal and only extended them 50%. Then put on some BAL stabilizer arms that improved it as well. You wont get all the wiggles gone with the tires setting on the leaf spring suspension but you can improve it a bunch.

[Leatherman]

Hi guys,
Did either of you install the BAL Lock Arm Stabilizers Part 23216. I am considering adding them to my 260RD and would like to speak to anyone that has used them. Thanks.

[WhittleBurner]

Hi guys,
Did either of you install the BAL Lock Arm Stabilizers Part 23216. I am considering adding them to my 260RD and would like to speak to anyone that has used them. Thanks.

Those are simular to JT strong arms and Steady fast. We have the strongarms and they do make a difference. Not knowing the BAL product I can't say how robust the stabilizing bars are , but they look a little on the thin side.

[Leatherman]

Any idea where they would mount? There are no exposed frames on the 260RD.

[The_Lovells]

We have a Reflection TT, 2018 315RLTS. Trying to figure out how to make it a bit more stable when parked. We understand there will be a little bit of rocking and flexing. It just seems that the front of the TT rocks quite a bit. And if you know the layout of this model, you also know the bedroom is in the front of this TT.


We are setup pretty level. The site itself is just slightly lower at the front end, so the front stabilizers are extended a bit more than the back stabilizers. We use an Anderson block for the front jack (seen in Pic1), and just those plastic pads under each stabilizer foot. We also have X-chocks between the tires on each side. Walking around the park, we have noticed some use stacked wood or other types of stacking pads under their stabilizers. We’re guessing that to help minimize the rocking, and realizing it won’t eliminate it, we would need to add additional stacking material under each stabilizer foot.

So, the questions:
1-what is the optimal extension of the stabilizers?

2-what type of stacking pads would be best to use?
3-other suggestions, recommendations?




Thanks!

We have a 315RLTS Junior, the 297RSTS. It rocked quite a bit until we installed the SteadyFast Stabilizer system. Those and locking the wheels to stop any rotation with some BAL X-Chock Wheel Stabilizers helped a lot. The SteadyFast Stabilizer system recommends 2x4 under the feet, in a foot specific pattern, which is what we use. Our stabilizers are identical to yours and never get to 50% extension, so I doubt if yours will/would/should. The pictures you provided look a lot like the sort of extension we see. As others have said, on leaf springs you will always have some movement. For that reason I am thinking, but not very hard, about a Lippert Ground Control® TT leveling system.

[Redapple63]

Get a couple of these

Valterra 020106 RV Stabilizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UGJPXQ...A9RRZYKA86JANT

Even better, use some 2x4 and a come along and make your own. Use these with the Bal x-chocks


Thanks,
Bill