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

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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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Answer 6

That's a really good question. The B&W Companion 20K #BWRVK3300 or B&W Companion 25K #BWRVK3305 are great choices your 2020 Ford F-450 with 8 foot bed and factory puck system. The 20K will be enough to tow you current 18K trailer with out…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 10

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 11

Great questions! Reese actually makes the OEM puck system for Ford so if the 2022 F-250 is cheaper by a lot then I recommend going that route and installing the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP87FR. The only thing you'll really be missing…

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Answer 12

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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