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02-06-2019, 09:06 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Elk River
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #21240
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Stabilizers ?
We've used our 2018 Montana 3120RL for one season and lIke it. My question is: what type of stabilizers are most effective for the normal front to back and side to side movements?
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02-06-2019, 10:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,083
M.O.C. #20477
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You should not need any - your six point jacks should give a stable platform.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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02-06-2019, 10:38 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Elk River
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #21240
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Thx, AZ Traveler.
I haven't been using any the last spring thru fall. On my 2005 Cougar 5th wheel, I used the king pin tripod, and Ball X-wheel chocks; that all held things pretty steady.
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02-07-2019, 06:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AZ Traveler
You should not need any - your six point jacks should give a stable platform.
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Agree. Tossed the kingpin tripod stabilizer long ago.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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02-07-2019, 08:17 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Elk River
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #21240
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Thx, for your response, I'm really appreciating the Montana Owners Club as an awesome resource.
My current mission is to reorganize my RV pass through (garage) and eliminate unused items.
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02-07-2019, 09:06 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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If you want more stability you need to carry some blocks so that the jacks don't extend as far. We carry some with us when we travel and at our home bases we have some large ones we made sitting ready for our return.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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02-07-2019, 05:37 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Elk River
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #21240
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Thx, we do carry blocks with us. I thought only about a bigger footprint, a shorter jack extension make a lot of sense.
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02-08-2019, 07:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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the 6 point level system is all you need. We do use blocks to shorten the stroke.
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02-08-2019, 10:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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I am amazed at the people who don't use any blocks when setting up then complain about the instability. The only time I don't use blocks is at home as it is on a concrete slab and I am not using it. The shorter the jack the more stabile the rv. I carry about 18 blocks which may be an overkill but I have set-up at some very unlevel sites.
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02-13-2019, 01:16 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: austin
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #13656
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i don't use blocks, and wish the unit were more stable.. but have 6 point.. and tire xjacks... so, blocks will be the next thing...
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02-13-2019, 08:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Chattanooga
Posts: 681
M.O.C. #20906
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I carry lego blocks and usually put two to three under each jack. Trailer is very stable.
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2017 XLT 350 SCLB DRW 4X4
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02-19-2019, 07:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,062
M.O.C. #5091
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Our unit is a 3000RK which is 35 1/2 long and I use some 4x8x4 blocks up front and some 4x6x4 onc the rear stabalizers. There is some shaking when someone walks across the floor. Maybe I'll add some blocks to the rear stabalizers to help with shaking.
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