Travel Trailer Stabilizing Explained

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  • Travel Trailer Stabilizer Tips Explained
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    Do you understand how to stabilize your travel trailer? If you do then great. Believe it or not, there are a lot of people out there who do not and this is for them. It's good to provide and explain tips on stabilizing your travel trailer and to share with others so that mistakes may be avoided. If you have any stories to share about how you stabilize your travel trailer, please leave them in the comments.
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Komentáře • 70

  • @1ofakind478
    @1ofakind478 Před 3 lety +2

    Just when when u think it can’t possibly get any better!!!... IYO does it again!!! yet another fabulous video.. loved the blooper at the end.. 😂.. may have been my horn.. lol.. great explanation to those that may not be aware of the damage and voided warranty if not stabilized properly... keep these amazing videos coming and i click the bell!!! notify me!!!

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes. It may have been your horn in the blooped ending. 😜

  • @CrystalsPetsLife
    @CrystalsPetsLife Před 3 lety +3

    Great information. Thank you for sharing

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @michaelchapman1494
    @michaelchapman1494 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video thanks for sharing

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety

      Do you have a favorite part in the video?

  • @HappyPlaceDiaries
    @HappyPlaceDiaries Před 3 lety +1

    Good video.. important info

  • @computerfixer06
    @computerfixer06 Před 3 lety

    Great video! I got lucky though on my 2021 26DBH, it came with power stabilizers. Roughly the same concept, they stabilize only, not for leveling but there is a little switch for each front and rear and they go up and down on their own. They are a little slow but I figure this makes sure I don't tweak anything. Left and right come down as one so its less likely to twist the frame too.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety

      I have seen those. If it wasnt for the expense, I would love to install that system on ours.

  • @FindUsCamping
    @FindUsCamping Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely. Great video. Stabilizers not camper jacks!!!

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety

      It is amazing how folks buy RVs and do not get the chance to have things like this explained to them.

  • @TexasFamilyCamping
    @TexasFamilyCamping Před 3 lety

    Interesting topic. I agree, using the ratchet wrench will put a lot of torque. I like the idea of a cheaper drill, which gives up easily when hitting resistance, giving me the fast and not to powerful option. Excellent idea using the cup of water for a visual aid.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety

      I am a visual and hands on type of person. I try to explain things in that way.

  • @TheNorthwoodsRVLife
    @TheNorthwoodsRVLife Před 3 lety +1

    great video as always! keep them coming

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. What did you like most about the video?

  • @jasonldrummer
    @jasonldrummer Před rokem

    I have a single axle travel trailer with a slide out. I was wondering I should level and then stabilize before slide out or after slide out is out?

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před rokem

      I have heard people say to do it both ways. I do mine before the slideout is extended. Its just easier that way for me.

  • @HappilyEverHanks
    @HappilyEverHanks Před 3 lety

    Good information, yeah it’s hard to not want to crank down on those stabilizers!! They just look so torque-able 😄 when we had our first travel trailer, I had to fight that urge a lot.. thanks for sharing - Kyle and Renee

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety +1

      I completely agree. I see that you 2 are almost at the 1K mark. You are rocking it. Keep on wit the gettin on.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks Před 3 lety +1

      @@HowToRV hey thank you so much! 😃

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety +1

      @@HappilyEverHanks just out of curiosity, when I read your replies, who is actually doing all the cool feedback? I want to think it’s the both of you but that would be hard to do unless your taking turns writing 1 word at a time. LOL.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks Před 3 lety +1

      @@HowToRV sometimes it’s Renee and sometimes it’s me (Kyle). We fail to communicate with each other on what videos we have watched sometimes 😂 sorry if we are confusing, we just want to help support you

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety +1

      @@HappilyEverHanks not confusing at all. It’s awesome knowing that someone that edits and films as good as you guys do, are liking my channel. I love your enthusiasm and may use a tad in some upcoming videos of my own. #TheOldGuy. 😂

  • @1StrangeAdventure
    @1StrangeAdventure Před 3 lety

    Good info. Thanks for sharing!

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety

      Anytime...Keeping people safe and without problems later on in their ownership is important to this channel.

  • @adamr8628
    @adamr8628 Před rokem +2

    My 32 ft camper weighs over 7000 pounds. My "leveling" stands have zero issues being used as jacks. I used them to level all the time and my frame isn't bent They're as strong as the jacks that lift my pickup.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před rokem

      If you are comfortable with your method then that is fine. Just remember that if anything goes wrong, your warranty may be invalid

    • @adamr8628
      @adamr8628 Před rokem +1

      @@HowToRV Thanks for the reply. Warranty?? What warranty ? Hahaha. I don't buy anything new. I'm not a fool. It's foolish to pay such prices for new products . For RVs or even for vehicles. My 32 ft camper is in excellent, like new condition and I paid $2,900 for it.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před rokem

      @@adamr8628 very smart process

  • @gregorysmith1750
    @gregorysmith1750 Před rokem +4

    Great video! One tip I'd like to offer is check the pressure you have on the stabilizers during your stay. Throughout my recent trip it seems that the ground wasn't rock solid and I found some had a lot of pressure on them and others were loose. On pack up day one stand was so tight it slightly bent the adjuster screw and one had no pressure. I'll now make it a point to check each one each morning.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před rokem +1

      You are spot on. Check this video I made later on. czcams.com/video/-uMQZV_v-t0/video.html

  • @robgrigsby8932
    @robgrigsby8932 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the stableizer video very helpful 😊

  • @TheArtofRVing
    @TheArtofRVing Před 3 lety +2

    *Wiggle around? Nice! Great info....gotta know this or you will pay*

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety +1

      I wouldnt want to have the expense that could come with misuse and I dont want anyone else to either

  • @DBs58
    @DBs58 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice video, new subsctiber. Appreciate what you share as we are first-time rv'ers. We are full-timm permanent campers, and so far, we have experienced plumbing leaks, our awning that had to be repaired.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 4 měsíci

      I wish that folks could buy such expensive items like an RV and not have problems but it seems that everyone does at some point or another. I typically recommend folks to brush up on their repair skills if they are lookig to buy an RV. Those skills will come in handy.

  • @JamesSmith-wu1qv
    @JamesSmith-wu1qv Před rokem +1

    Do I need to stabilize when storing at the storage?

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před rokem

      You do not. The stabilization is only for you when your in the RV. To keep it fro, shaking around while walking

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 Před rokem

      Just as already mentioned stabilize it's not needed.
      BUT, with that said. One thing that highly advisable. Is that given the chance lift the wheels. So you don't end up with "flat" tyres.
      It's always a good practice to do so. Be it in a trailer or a car kept for long periods in the same position. Cheers

  • @g_peratino7357
    @g_peratino7357 Před měsícem

    Just curious, do you think the stabilizers should be put down before or after opening slides? Or does it not make a difference?

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před měsícem

      I have tried it both ways and did not find it to be any different. I only have one slide so it results could be different if someone has more than that.

  • @daydreamer77w46
    @daydreamer77w46 Před 10 měsíci

    Don't mean to sound dumb but you stabilizer up- throwing me are the stabilizer attached to trailer al ready? Welded to frame? Or are they moveable you have to carry them around?? ??
    And YOU STATE UNDERNEATH BUT WHERE? WHAT DIES THE BAR THAT YOU PUT JACH PN LOOK LIKE? EHERE ON BAR FÉ

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 10 měsíci

      Mine are screwed to thee frame (not welded). They are attached all the time. The bar is about 2 feet long and looks like a C with a straight line on both sides. The c part of the bar is for your cranking hand.

  • @ashleycordova2379
    @ashleycordova2379 Před 3 měsíci

    If the camper is in storage should the stabilizers be down ?

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 2 měsíci

      No. The stabilizers should not be down. If something happens to the tires, it would put way to much stress on the stabilizers

  • @NewVisionLCS
    @NewVisionLCS Před 3 lety +1

    Great video bro! Stabilizers are not lifters! 👏

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety +1

      Thats right. A lot of people think that they can level the RV with them. I wanted to let them know how important it is to know these kind of things

    • @adamr8628
      @adamr8628 Před rokem

      Well mine must be extra strong because they have no problem lifting my camper and it's 32 ft long and over 7,000 lb.

  • @ThinBlueLaneRVLife
    @ThinBlueLaneRVLife Před 3 lety

    Hello, my friend! We have an auto level but want to watch and see what you are teaching.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 3 lety

      I think this is something that anyone that has manual stabilizers should know.

  • @dianapearson1771
    @dianapearson1771 Před rokem +1

    You remind me of Dennis Quade!

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před rokem

      Now you need to tell Dennis Quade that he has a younger twin. LOL.

  • @ryanlee7895
    @ryanlee7895 Před rokem +3

    Never Showed us how to do it

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před rokem

      I know that I talked about it but your right, I didn't physically show. I will take note of that and add it to my list of videos to make. Thanks.

  • @promaster185
    @promaster185 Před 2 lety +3

    I agree with everything you said but i gave you a thumbs down because of your demonstrairion walking around in the trailer, without the stabilizers down you were practicly jumping up and down and side to side but with them down you walked around Very carefully. Not exactly apples to apples.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 2 lety +1

      I appreciate the honest. I guess I could have put a little more wiggle in my moves. Lol. Thanks again for the constructive criticism.

    • @promaster185
      @promaster185 Před 2 lety +2

      @@HowToRV I changed it to a thumbs up, It Was a Really Good video.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 2 lety +1

      @@promaster185 It’s all good. I want you to be honest in your feedback.

    • @gapo62angler93
      @gapo62angler93 Před 3 měsíci

      Exactly what I was thinking 😂

  • @RoeGabriel_i_EMPOWER
    @RoeGabriel_i_EMPOWER Před měsícem

    It would be more engaging if you take your sunglasses off.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před měsícem

      I have learned to not wear them since making this video. Appreciate the feedback

    • @RoeGabriel_i_EMPOWER
      @RoeGabriel_i_EMPOWER Před měsícem

      @@HowToRV Awesome thanks for the tips though they're great. I will have to catch up on your newer videos.

  • @TF856
    @TF856 Před 10 měsíci

    Wrong!
    But I don't have time to explain it right now.
    But scissor Jack's only stabilize in One direction!
    Pyramid Jack stabilizing all three directions!

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 10 měsíci

      Didnt see in the video whee I said that but OK

  • @GoldenWolf6
    @GoldenWolf6 Před 2 měsíci

    You didn't test it right. You mearly walked softly in a cirlce when you added the stabilizers and rapidly threw your weight around without the stabilizers.

    • @HowToRV
      @HowToRV  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Looking back at this old video. Iagree, Ineed to make it again with more defenitive shakes and balances. Thank you for pointing it out gracefully.

    • @GoldenWolf6
      @GoldenWolf6 Před 2 měsíci

      @@HowToRV Thank you for the reply