Stablizer Modification

Shadrax

The stablizers on my 320 don’t really reach the ground.  This could be by design since some campgrounds “require” some type of pad under the stablizer foot in order to minimize damage to the campground surface.  I purchased 4 solid lawnmower wheels for a few dollars and attched them to the stablizer feet giving them an extra inch as well as some cushion effect.  I had to drill some holes for golts to secure them.  Picture attached.

Sharon_is_SAM

@Shadrax, I think you have an Outback.  None of the stabilizers on the 320 Outback/Boondock models reach the ground due to the pitched axel.  Not sure about the 400 Boondock models.  You have a clever remedy!

GibW

Smart!

jgram2

We must be lucky because ours reach the ground 90-95% of the time! I have to rely on luck since I was last in line for smarts; of course, that’s why I joined this forum-lots of smarts here!

GatorEgg

If the parking surface is relatively level all of our Boondock feet touch down.  But, nice idea.

Bayliss

@Shadrax, great idea.  Perfect size for the stabilizer pad.

Did you secure each wheel with a single bolt, or two bolts?  It looks like one from the photo, but the shading may be making the second hard to see.  Also, did you drill through the stabilizer pad first so that you could then use that hole to mark where to drill through lawnmower wheel?  I like the idea and may use it.  Appears pretty straight forward, but if you encountered any issues or have any tips for this mod, I would appreciate you posting them.  Thanks.

CrabTab

Like the ingenuity @Shadrax! I used a less innovative method to get my pads to the ground with a pitched axle. I cut 3 pieces of 3/4" exterior plywood into circles, giving about 2 1/4" more reach to the pads. The first photo  shows one of the rear pads in the up position. The white arrows are pointing to the bolts that extend through drilled holes in the plate and the second sheet of plywood.



The second photo shows how all 3 pieces of the plywood are held together with a bolt. The footprint doesn't seem to hold debris.



With over 7K miles since this mod, all seems to be holding up well, I may make something prettier when the weather breaks.

DanManz

I made a comparable mod on our 400 as @Shadrax and @CrabTab Tab except I used some scrap synthetic decking material.  The pad hits the ground a little sooner and it keeps the metal foot out of the mud. Sorry no pictures as Pe@rl is tucked away for the winter.  Nice to see great minds running in similar directions!

CrabTab

I like the material solution you used there @DanManz just as much as @Shadrax's. I'm done testing my concept/prototype and may need to switch to one of your solutions for the finished, pretty model.