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08-08-2004, 06:59 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Posts: 3
M.O.C. #1948
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Fifth Wheel King Pin Support Jack
We are wondering if it is adviseable to use a Support Jack on the fifth wheel hook for extened periods of time. 
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08-08-2004, 09:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napanee
Posts: 3,440
M.O.C. #1493
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We use the tripod for the front end of the unit. It seems to take a bit more of the movement out when walking around. We also put the braces under the slideouts for extra support.
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08-08-2004, 11:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 2,725
M.O.C. #59
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My Monty sits in my drive with a bipod. Certainly relieves stress on the jacks because I tighten it up pretty good.
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08-08-2004, 12:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Hebron
Posts: 675
M.O.C. #433
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Bill and Ann,
Keystone does not (at least as of the 2003 models)approve of supports under the slides. I was told it would void my warranty. The problem is that if the rig shifts you could easily bend the slide mechanism. Your Monty is designed to support your slides and whatever weight might be in them.
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08-08-2004, 01:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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I use the tripod under my kingpin all summer at the lake. It seems to help as mentioned above, take the rocking out of the coach as people move around. I have had my slides out now for over 4 1/2 months now and have no problem. I leave the slides out all summer, have done it with this new fifth wheel as well as my previous Mountaineer TT.
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08-08-2004, 01:55 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Manassas
Posts: 75
M.O.C. #462
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Ditto here...I leave the slides out all summer and use a bi-pod under the front. Haven't had any problems at all.
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08-08-2004, 03:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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The tri-pod works it does take out the rock
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08-08-2004, 03:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Cmdr Dewey,
That's interesting. The manual for our 2004 suggests using slideout supports for extended periods. Not tight, just touching.
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08-08-2004, 06:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,740
M.O.C. #1757
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Thanks for the above posting. Looks like I am going to acquire a tripod for my coach. Happyrving....
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08-09-2004, 01:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napanee
Posts: 3,440
M.O.C. #1493
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Cmdr. Dewey
I use the slide supports that are spring loaded. There is some give to them as they are not tight against the slide.
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08-09-2004, 04:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: St. Paul
Posts: 812
M.O.C. #621
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We use a tri-pod king pin stabelizer when we are set up. Takes a lot of the movement out of the rig and has a lock to make it harder for someone to back up to the 5er and steal it.
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08-18-2004, 04:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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We use the tripod when in one location for a week or more. Sometimes if for three days. For shorter times I don't bother with it. As far as I know the only advantage is to remove some of the movement. For us it doesn't get it all but it does help quite a bit. It doesn't get rid of the up and down movement on the suspension, though. We recently installed scissor jacks just behind the rear wheels and that eliminates the up and down movement.
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08-18-2004, 06:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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Interesting observations. I bought a tripod and have only used it once. Couldn't really see that it made much difference. Infact, I'd be happy to sell it if someone came by that wanted it. Having said that, I believe traier configuration has a great deal to do with the effect of these devices. I get a lot of help out of wheel chocks. Others I have talked to don't seem to get much help from them. I guess it is like cooking--if yhou like it, use more. If you don't like it, use less.
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08-19-2004, 02:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Dave and Victoria, if I recall I saw your names on the list to attend the rally. Maybe you could lay it out under the overhang with a for sale sign, at the rally.
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08-22-2004, 05:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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Steve,
Good idea. Maybe we need a central posting for things like this. A good ice breaker if nothing else.
Dave
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08-22-2004, 07:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Orangevale
Posts: 2,341
M.O.C. #49
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We've used a kingpin tripod for a couple of months now. It does really take out alot of movement in our rig.
We've never used slide supports but have wondered about the dining / couch slide as it seems that it could use a bit more support at times.
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