Best Way to Stabilize a 40 Foot Travel Trailer

Updated 08/20/2018 | Published 08/18/2018

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Question:

I have a 40 ft travel trailer, how many jacks will I need to stabilize the trailer thanks

asked by: Nancy

Expert Reply:

For your 40 foot travel trailer, I recommend using four stabilizer jacks and two wheel stabilizers. The stabilizers jacks will need to be placed in all four corner of the trailer and for this, I recommend the Ultra-Fab Ultra Scissor Jacks part # UF48-979031 which have a 6,500 lb capacity and offer up to 30" of lift. If you have a cordless 1/4" impact you can use the speed socket part # UF48-979005 to raise/lower the jacks but if not there is a manual crank handle included.

For the wheel stabilizers, I recommend using the Ultra-Fab Chock and Lock Wheel Stabilizers part # UF21-001070 which are easy to use and work with a wheel to wheel spacing of 1-1/2" - 5-1/4". They also have a lifetime warranty. This option will do an excellent job of staibilzing the trailer and reducing both side to side and front to back movement.

I have attached a review video of both products for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L