Extending Stabilizer Reach

CrabTab

Here is a round version of what @MuttonChops produced. Three pieces of 3/4" plywood. Arrows point to attachment screws.


Next pic shows through bolt holding plywood together.



I'm sure I got the idea from this discussion...

Sharon_is_SAM

It is the 6 inch version of my link above.  Available on Amazon!  Good find @ColleenD2!

MarkAl

Anybody know if the new legs extend more than the old? We've only been to generally level sites so far and I haven't had an issue with the extension. Reading this thread I figured I'd just find a flat rock or fallen branch to elevate if needed but some of the glamor campgrounds probably wouldn't have those primative materials...

Sharon_is_SAM

I believe the Boondock scissor jack stabilizers are now long enough to reach the ground.

nbrandt

While there are good things with these attached pads to help the reach of the stabilizers, it should also be noted that you increase the risk of bending the whole mechanism if you happen to go through the approach apron of some business that is too steep. 

I say this because it happened to me recently.  I pulled into a coffee shop and was able to enter just fine, but the approach leaving the establishment was much steeper and the result was both of the front stabilizer ended up bent beyond repair and that was without these extension pads.  A couple of blocks carried along and placed beneath as you set up may seem inconvenient but has its advantages. 

nbrandt

2018 T@B 400 / (soon 2021 T@B 320
2015 Tundra 4.6

CrabTab

That is an awful experience that you had with your 400 @nbrandt. 

When fully retracted, the 2 1/4" worth of blocks added to my stabilizers are not the low point of the approach on my 320 Boondock. You can see in the photo below that they are above the plumbing to drain the tanks. 



At the rear we have 14" of clearance for departure. 

ScottG

Yep. Sounds like if @nbrandt had a 320 the dump valves might also have been irreparably damaged.

Blueespy

Verna said:

While I watch those very large travel trailers and Class A’s with electric levelers, I thank nüCamp for not going to that expense that would hike the price of our beloved T@B’s out of the reach of many of us.

The same goes for the electric tongue jacks. Thanks to @Dalehelman, it takes me three or four seconds to lower or raise my tongue jack with my battery powered drill...as opposed to $300 (or so) + labor to install an electric tongue jack.

With every improvement provided to us comes an increase in purchase price. Manual or drill powered labor is fine by me. It also allows me a needed excuse to check the underbelly for any noticeable changes or problems. 

Ok, I’m curious.  Been looking for some method to use my Dewalt drill I have to raise/lower my stabilizers to do the same for the tongue jack.  Can you send me a link to @Dalehelman and what he did?  

Sharon_is_SAM

Here you go:
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/1395/power-tongue-jack-cost-less-than-a-buck/p1

GatorEgg

Never had a problem except in very un level sites.  Maybe there was a part change over the years.

mlk51

Interesting discussion. As a solo camper (in my new to me 2017 T@B), I don't worry about the wiggling and don't usually put the front stabilizers down. I DO put the back ones down and that's based on my experience in a previously owned 16' Casita. I hadn't put the stabilizers (only had rear ones) and was messing around inside at the very back. And felt the trailer front lift up and start tilting toward the back. I VERY QUICKLY threw my weight forward. Never neglected putting the rear ones down again! It's habit now even though I haven't felt that movement in the T@B

Slackers

When we shopped for our CS at the dealership, another couple shopping for an S sat together on the rear bench and had it tilt as @mlk51 describes. Unfortunately, they weren't as nimble. They apologized to the salesman who said that it happens! So yeah, use those rear stabilizers.