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    Default Trailers with tents

    I don't know if I am late, as usual, in learning this but I want to get the word out anyway. I discovered that the trailer rocks a bit when you are in the tent and moving about, I found a stabilizer online that fits nicely under the rear , front or sides and stops the rocking. It's from Wayne's Stabilizer, I had thought about jack stands and a number of things until I found this item.

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    If the trailers a rockin...

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    Well there I go again, slow again on the draw... Guess someday I will learn..

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    I know Mario has a slick stabilizer he sells. It was compact and easy to set up
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    I picked up a pair of small trailer jacks for $15...they work great.

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    I saw a stabilizer under Mario's trailer in Phoenix and I believe they are the similar if not the same, light and go up quickly. I was going to do the jack stands but I could not find what I wanted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mcvickoffroad
    If the trailers a rockin...
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    Quote Originally Posted by expeditionswest
    I know Mario has a slick stabilizer he sells. It was compact and easy to set up

    I have nothing to add.

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    Steve, the 28" Wayne's RV stabilizer is what we use on the trailers. Nice & simple. Allen, there's one on it's way inside Harry's cargo box. The concept that Ed is using could do double duty for roadside repairs if the rating is sufficient.

    The flexibility of the suspension that makes is work so well off road does make a night in the tent seem like being on board. If you're a swabbie, you'll be rocked to sleep but land lubbers may prefer the solid feel a stabilizer gives to the tent platform.Personal preference rules....
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    Mario,
    Thanks for the info, after the outing I just may have to get one. I am indeed a land lubber and need to be steady for once in my life..
    Thanks much,
    Steve

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