Reducing Movement in a 5th Wheel Trailer While Parked

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I have a 2016 33ck phoenix 5 th wheel. I have complained about all the movement in the tlr since I bought new. Everybody from shasra and your company says its,normal, well I dont accept that at all. Ive tried everything I can to get to quit moving. Know I see the new tlr s coming out with the extra jacks.this is not not my first 5th wheel, and never had all this problem . My question to you is can yous do something about this problem. Ive have spent a lot of money trying to solve this

asked by: Darrell B

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Movement is normal when it isn't controlled. But when stabilization products are used then the movement can be reduced if not eliminated. You mentioned that you have tried things to correct this problem but did not mention what those things were so some of my recommendations may be something you have already tried.

First we have to determine the nature of the movement. Is it side to side, front to back, or both? The front to back movement can result from slight movement at the trailer wheels. Using a product such as the Super Grip chock wheel stabilizers # UF21-001091 will prevent the movement at the wheels to stop that front to back movement.

The front to back movement can seem worse on long trailers. Your trailer is 36 feet long so even a small mount of movement at one end of the trailer can seem like a lot of movement at a different place in the trailer.

To further reduce movement front to back and side to side you can add stabilizer jacks, either electric or manual. The more stabilizer jacks you have the more solid the trailer will be and feel. The Lippert 4-point system # LC358590 isn't going to be enough and it would not work as well on a trailer as long as yours.

What I recommend for electric stabilizer jacks is either # UF39-941707 rated for 6,000 pounds and 22 inches of lift or # UF39-941705 for 6,000 pounds and 30 inches of lift. If the trailer has stabilizer jacks at the rear then one of these units would be most effective in between the landing gear jacks and the rear jacks.

For manual jacks you can't beat scissor jacks such as # UF48-979031 rated for 6,500 pounds each. Manually cranking scissor jacks can be a good workout but if you want to speed things up you can use a power drill with attachment # UF48-979005.

With the right stabilization products placed in key places on the trailer the movement can be greatly reduced if not eliminated.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Hey Steve, yes that is correct it is okay to have a slight difference in position of the rear jacks if needed due to clearance issues when installing the Lippert Ground Control part #LC358590. It is highly recommended to install the rear jacks on the…

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Answer 2

The middle and rear jack mounting brackets of the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad and Remote - 6-Point Set #LC675817 that you referenced are a total of 6 inches in width. That's how much free room…

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Answer 3

No, I am sorry it will not Rich. The Replacement I-Beam Jack Bracket for Lippert Ground Control 3.0 item #LC349975 only works with the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 item #LC675817 and the item #LC358590 systems. We do not have a replacement bracket for…

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Answer 4

Great question! The Lippert Ground Control 3.0 4-Point #LC358590 and 6-Point #LC675817 systems are universal but there are some general guidelines to look at to ensure that they will work with an RV like your 2015 Grand Design 303RLS: Weight Capacity…

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Answer 5

I don't know what type of brackets were used on your 2022 Heartland RV Torque 5th Wheel but we carry the #LC349975, which can really only be installed at one height since they have lip that butts up against the bottom of the I-Beam. If clearance…

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Answer 6

The overall height of the mounting plate of the Replacement I-Beam Jack Bracket for Lippert Ground Control #LC349975 is 13 inches.

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Answer 7

The rear jacks in the Lippert Ground Control system #LC358590 stick out from the frame by approximately 4 inches. They are 24-1/2 inches tall when fully retracted. And when fully retracted there should be 7 to 9 inches of ground clearance. The…

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Answer 8

The Stromberg Carlson #LG-179015 and the Lippert Components #LC276602 replacement gear boxes are actually identical. The price difference is just because they come from different manufacturers who price them separately.

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Answer 9

We have just what you need to replace your landing gear motor M9000PK with the #LC196308 and you'd be set! This is a confirmed fit for what you have and is a faster motor too so your jacks will raise and lower quicker.

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Answer 10

To replace your existing Venture motor, the Lippert Components Venture 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor #LC142178 is the correct replacement part for you. For an aluminum gear box, you are correct that you can use part #LG-179015. The #LC142178 motor…

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Answer 11

The B&W Companion 20k #BWRVK3300 and 25k #BWRVK3305 base and head are going to differ in their components and construction, which results in the 25k hitch being about 10-lbs total heavier than the 20k hitch; so the 25k hitch head and base is a…

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Answer 12

Sometimes landing gear will retract but not extend due to an issue with available trailer power. It takes more current to make the legs extend (when they are pushing against gravity) than when they are retracting, at which time the trailer's own…

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