Stabilizing the front of the FW

[truknutt]

Tweety's has the JTs for $329.88 and the Ultra Fabs for $ 244.99. Both come with FREE shipping!

Now can someone tell me the major differences between these sets other that the obvious price gap?

 

[Uncle Rog]

Thanks Forrest, I have got a lot of time on my hands now and that looks like a good project! Are you only using the two braces or do you have others that are not shown? Thanks again..............

 

[boatto5er]

Tweety's has the JTs for $329.88 and the Ultra Fabs for $ 244.99. Both come with FREE shipping!

Now can someone tell me the major differences between these sets other that the obvious price gap?

Darn, you spoiled my reply with the second sentenceNone. However, I suspect the difference is primarily in the name on the box.

 

[Forrest Fetherolf]

Thanks Forrest, I have got a lot of time on my hands now and that looks like a good project! Are you only using the two braces or do you have others that are not shown? Thanks again..............

Rog,

Two braces as shown is photo.........none on the rear stabilizers.

Forrest

 

[Dutch & Di]

Jay, Our Plug It Right stabilizers are a variation of the many stabilizing systems on the market today. Although I do appreciate that you are happy with the Plug It Right stabilizers you purchased from us, I am sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the printed instructions provided. When you called, both Dutch and I spoke with you to explain the installation verbally but it seemed that you were still somewhat unsure of how to install them. I have had just a few customers out of the 300 stabilizers sold who did call for a clarification but that was to ask a question pertaining to their particular brand or got get around an obstructions they thought was in the way. I have not had, until now, a customer who was not able to install from the instructions. After not hearing back from you, I did follow up with a phone call and was happy to hear that you were able to find someone to help you install them and that you in the end were satisfied with your purchase. If there is anything further I can do for you please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me. Diana

I also installed a set of "knock offs" that work real well. Their instructions sucked but luckily for me, I had a good friend of mine to help install them, so they're working well.

PM me for a brand name and a source for them.

 

[Uncle Rog]

Forrest, two braces makes sense to me, once you lock down the front / back and side to side motion the other braces would be redundant, as you have shown.........

 

[SmokeyBare]

For anyone who wanted to see a couple photos...

These are Plug it Right Stabilizers. http://www.plugitright.com/

They were real easy to install. The folks who make them are helpful... willing to walk you through what ever problems you may encounter.

 

[JohnDar]

So, it looks like the hardest thing is drilling and tapping the holes for the frame mount and drilling the front strut legs. Right?

 

[SmokeyBare]

Drilling and not breaking the pilot hole... is tricky... laying on one's back... wiggling about... SNAP... grumble.. mumble... Switching out the broken small drill bit...

Actually you only need to drill out the holes for the self tapping metal hex head lag bolts. I drove them in with the same battery drill... using a hex socket head. I used a small bit first ... pilot hole for the next drill bit of the correct size for the self tapping bolt. Simple.

In my case, the front stabilizer that was to the rear of the landing gear leg... required me to make a small change to my Gas line. A Swing Elbow was in the way of where I wanted to place the two bolt bracket for the stabilizer at the frame. I shut down the gas... made the change I needed... and drilled the holes... and Zapped those bolts in... Done Deal !!

Work Great !
Marv

 

[patrick1945]

I have the JT Stabilizers and also use a bipod (two legs). One mistake that a lot of folks have made is trying to use a tri or bipod with a Trailaire hitch (or any hitch with an airbag). The airbag defeats the purpose of the tripod, unless it is totally deflated. Anyway, with the JT's, the bipod still helps ours to some degree. I have a MorRyde hitch.

John

Never thought of that with my 5th Airborne Pin Box. When I buy a new rig I will not have an aftermarket pinbox to start.

 

[cookie]

patrick, I don't think that I agree with John's statement about the Trailair, air bag. I'm not saying he is wrong, but the way I see it is that the air bag is designed to work with about 3,000# of pin weight. I don't think that my 175# moving around in the coach is going to have any effect on that bag. And so far it hasn't. I have a Trailair pinbox and I do use a tripod. Just my thoughts.
Peace
Dave

 

[Forrest Fetherolf]

patrick, I don't think that I agree with John's statement about the Trailair, air bag. I'm not saying he is wrong, but the way I see it is that the air bag is designed to work with about 3,000# of pin weight. I don't think that my 175# moving around in the coach is going to have any effect on that bag. And so far it hasn't. I have a Trailair pinbox and I do use a tripod. Just my thoughts.
Peace

Dave,

I agree with you, 80 psi in the TrailAir hitch-pin mounted on a tri-pod just won't allow one or more people to bounce the 5er around regardless of what they are doing.
It's the front landing jacks and axle suspension causing any wiggle.

Forrest

 

[jpmorgan37]

Try this. Put a tripod on a hitch with an airbag and push the side of the fifth wheel. Then do the same with one without an airbag hitch. I promise you that you will see a difference. Just for what it's worth.

John

 

[truknutt]

For anyone who wanted to see a couple photos...

These are Plug it Right Stabilizers. http://www.plugitright.com/

They were real easy to install. The folks who make them are helpful... willing to walk you through what ever problems you may encounter.

Hey everyone, I just found the Plug it Right 6 tube set at Tweety's.com for $199.00 & FREE (luv that word) Shipping.

 

[leftyf]

Hey everyone, I just found the Plug it Right 6 tube set at Tweety's.com for $199.00 & FREE (luv that word) Shipping.

My close and personal friend, pmmjarrett quoted me a price of $49.00 complete, chromed and delivered to my house.

Beat that!

 

[fjspinelli]

Thanks Truknut...just placed the order....

 

[jimtoo]

My close and personal friend, pmmjarrett quoted me a price of $49.00 complete, chromed and delivered to my house.

Beat that!

For that price I certainly hope it includes installation.

 

[JohnDar]

Thanks Truknut...just placed the order....

So did I. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[JohnDar]

Snooze, ya lose.

Guess I was too slow on the keyboard with my order to Tweety's last night. They called this afternoon and told me they were out of the Plug-it Right's and would not be getting more in. So we changed the order to the Ultra-Fab Eliminators, instead, for $40 more and no shipping charge.

 

[Fordsd250]

I got the BAL brand from Dryer's RV for a good price and they work really well. Don't need the tripod anymore.