Front Stabilizer Jacks

zgfiredude

Anyone? Has anyone added these?

I am contemplating the possibility of adding two jacks, like the ones on the back, to the front. Coupled with the use of the Jack E up front jack removal device it may be an effective theft deterrent as well as a good/better stabilizer. Thoughts?

JamesDow

I.M.O. - I think it is overkill.

zgfiredude

I get that......I do. But think about the Jack E Up component. Now that I have it installed, and I like what it does, it also allows some movement when you are sitting on the jack due to the loss of the direct mechanical connection....but now that I write that, I didn't have the rears down when I tested it. You may be correct. But still I pose the question.

Bob297

When I use the jack e up and put the rear stabilizers down, there is too much movement. My selection for the jack-e-up was to drop my truck tailgate. So I use another solution. A longer (about 3-4”) mount and this — The Ultimate Trailer Jack Trailer Jack, RDJ-2K
I personally don’t like drilling holes in the frame.

HikinMike

I put this down and dont have any issues with movement.

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Heavy-Duty-Wheel-Handle/dp/B0007TQWJM/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1&keywords=camco+front+jack+stabilizer&qid=1619530728&sr=8-24

Bob297

Maybe there is a difference between 5W vs 6W? Or that we had 2 adults and 2 large dogs? Or maybe I didn’t put more force on the stabilizers? IDK. From past experience with stabilizers on campers....4 is better than 2. However, not sure that’s the same for the lightweight T@G?

WilliamA

I removed all of the stabilizers. Just use the tires and tongue jack. Not sure what they used to do, and they were too short to reach the ground for my trailer anyway.

WilliamA

zgfiredude

Thanks everybody.....I will be using it next week and I'll go with what there (rears, front on Jack E Up, and a wheel cup) and SEE if there is an issue or not.....I may be trying to fix something that doesn't exist!!!!

LuckyJ

I only use the rear stabilizers when not hooked to the TV. And will also used 4 wheel chuck and the stabelizers (when I think about them ) when not hooked up. Witg tge chucks, I see no neeed for front stab.

The rear chuck is just to make sure that tge TD will not wheely if by any chance, we all move at the same time toward the wall where tge dogs would already be. But if tge gene is in front, that thing will never lift. 😉

Dr_Doom

I added 2 front stabilizers to match the rear. Cost was $70. Super easy to install, just 2 bolts each. I mounted them to the front of the frame.

We typically boondock so we are not always in a flat area, these allow us to really dial in how level the trailer is. The trailer is also super stable with all 4 down. Our TAG is usually set up as "base camp", we always disconnect our vehicle so we can have the option to quickly drive somewhere.

20" BAL 23026 and BAL 23035 base pads

zgfiredude

Thanks for the push....I've been wanting to get this done. Ordered!

JDW

Dr. Doom, could you post pictures of how you mounted these two front Jacks. Thanks