King Pin Stabilizer

[HighClouds]

We’ve a 310GK-R and pull it with a slider hitch. Wanting to get a king pin hitch stabilizer for our long term stays and wondering if we need something particular because we pull with a slider hitch.

Recommendations are welcomed

Thanks!

 

[Hoopy Frood]

If the movement really bothers you, spend the money on JT Strongarms, they work, as opposed to the king pin braces. I used one for a couple years, and could never tell when it was in place. Finally gave it away.

 

[Scott'n'Wendy]

I have never used a KP stabilizer but a friend of mine did. Same experience as Howard. Including the giving away part.
I do have JT strongarms on our trailer and recommend them.

 

[HighClouds]

If the movement really bothers you, spend the money on JT Strongarms, they work, as opposed to the king pin braces. I used one for a couple years, and could never tell when it was in place. Finally gave it away.

Thanks. Hadn’t thought of that. I’ll look into it.

 

[finz04]

We used the tripod and never found it made any difference. I’d rather have the space under the nose for storing bikes or camp chairs. I get better stability by not over extending the front landing gear. I use the Anderson buckets to shorten the reach and they work well.

 

[traveldawg]

I'm the guy who got the gave-away their king pin stabilizer they didn't like. I find that combined with a cheap rear stabilizer that uses straps (like this) it removes 90% of the movement. I like that now we hardly feel the movement caused by washer/dryer. Sort of a pain to have to carry it in the truck, but so far I am impressed (this is our first year with it).

 

[trailrydr]

Another JT Strong Arm user here...... they do a great job of keeping our 5er stable when in camp, store in place - so no extra on/off/storage situation, and very easy and quick setup on camp prep and teardown. Would recommend placing them on both front jacks and rear stabilizers for best results. However,


A WORD OF CAUTION: Be sure you include some reminder, whether a note placed near the jack or auto level control, or, in your setup/teardown instructions - reminding to ensure ALL "T" handles are unscrewed prior to operating your jack or auto level systems. If they are not, alot of stress and possible damage on the frame/jacks/JT Strong Arms/motors/etc will occur due to the resistance of them still being screwed tight.

The above caution is a "T-Shirt" moment that you dont want to buy!

 

[Captcolour]

We’ve a 310GK-R and pull it with a slider hitch. Wanting to get a king pin hitch stabilizer for our long term stays and wondering if we need something particular because we pull with a slider hitch.

Recommendations are welcomed

Thanks!

If you are anywhere near Cincinnati, I'll give you mine to try.

 

[HighClouds]

Thanks. Florida rn.

 

[Randy Beasley]

We’ve a 310GK-R and pull it with a slider hitch. Wanting to get a king pin hitch stabilizer for our long term stays and wondering if we need something particular because we pull with a slider hitch.

Recommendations are welcomed

Thanks!

We had the strong arms and the king pin stablizer. Prefered both.

 

[traveldawg]

Thanks. Florida rn.

If you're near Titusville after September, you can try mine.

edited - you are still welcome to see mine... but I just realized that you have conventional hitch, mine is a gooseneck, so I have a ball on the end of mine.

 

[huntindog]

If the movement really bothers you, spend the money on JT Strongarms, they work, as opposed to the king pin braces. I used one for a couple years, and could never tell when it was in place. Finally gave it away.

I find my tripod keeps me from hitting my head on the kingpin

 

[Tony_in_AZ]

We use a king pin tripod device... We were surprised when it help to reduce the wiggle at the rear of our 5th wheel more than the front. I added a pair of manual adjustable level stands at the rear. It works well for us

 

[Dan_Frisbie]

Maybe I'm missing something, but how does your truck hitch figure into a tripod stabilizer?

This is our second fifth wheel and a tripod is nearly required when parked. Bouncing in the front transfers to bouncing in the rear of the trailer.
If you plan on being amorous in the forward bed, then entire camp will know if you don't have a tripod. Trust me on this one...

 

[Bungy]

Maybe I'm missing something, but how does your truck hitch figure into a tripod stabilizer?

The OP stated that he had a slider hitch therefore I think the issue is if the tripod will physically fit over the king pin. I had to modify mine to accommodate the wedge on my Pullrite capture plate.

 

[Summit1]

I bought a BAL (tripod) stabilizer a few years ago and use it at almost every camp site; if the ground is generally soft, it is usually not worthwhile. For that reason, I wish it had larger "feet", but that would make the folded unit larger. I occasionally place wooden or composite blocks beneath them for added stability (and less "sinkage") as necessary... compromises.

The tripod, when properly installed and used, will reduce the amount of RV movement, most noticeably in the front area of the interior. There is likely no device that will eliminate all such movement, but walking without stomping is helpful.

Another advantage is the tripod legs serve as a warning to not bump into the leading edge of the pin box, while still leaving sufficient space beneath the overhang to store stuff and possibly (but carefully) walk beneath.

Again, there is no "best" (other than counting the votes), but there are some things that may help.