Do you solo campers even use the stabilizers?

CCC
CCC Posts: 118
in Camping & Travel
Seems to be stable with just chocks and the jack down.
2022 T@B 320 S Boondock  "UGA", Jeep Gladiator Overland
North Georgia

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  • SLJ
    SLJ Posts: 659
    The rear ones always. All four most of the time.
    2021 T@B 320 S Boondock
    2025 KZ Sportsmen 130RD
    2025 Ford Ranger
    The Finger Lakes of New York
  • marleecamps
    marleecamps Posts: 179
    Yes, always.  Even at home.  In addition to damping movement, I consider the stabilizers one more layer of anti-theft defense.
    --Marlee
    2021 Tab400 Boondock; TV 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited; Minnesota
  • PNWtabber
    PNWtabber Posts: 492
    If my trailer is disconnected from my car, the stabilizers are down.  If I am staying hooked up (say, a quick overnight stay--e.g., a Harvest Hosts stop) I will forgo the stabilizers.
    2018 T@B 320 S Boondock  |  2015.5 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD  |  Seattle, WA, USA
    "Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”― Lovelle Drachman

  • VictoriaP
    VictoriaP Posts: 1,496
    Always when in camp, never when stored at home.
    2019 320s BD Lite, white with blue (“Haven”)
    2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
    2020 Subaru Outback XT
    Pacific NW
  • gyamane
    gyamane Posts: 18
    I was thinking just the opposite-my 320s outback seems a bit wobbly even with all 4 stabilizers down.
  • bergger
    bergger Posts: 1,077
    edited August 2022
    For us it’s just like @PNWtabber, down when disconnected but up if still hooked to the tow vehicle. The 400 is way more stable with them down when disconnected. 
    2021 T@b 400 BD  "Vixen Gail" 
    2018 Nissan Titan Pro 4X "Big Bird"
    Leadville Colorado
  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Posts: 1,755
    If overnighting while still hooked up, we'll usually put down just the rear stabilizers. The exception would be if we're not too sure about the location and feel we might need a quick escape. :o
    Stockton, New Jersey
    2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
    60,865 camping miles through the end of 2025
  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Posts: 4,645
    edited August 2022
    When I'm finally parked , they come down. 
    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
  • gulfarea
    gulfarea Posts: 524
    I have never put them down. Art
    2019 TaB 320 S Boondock Edge

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