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Replacing stabilizer jacks on 320 S

barbanncall
barbanncall Member Posts: 1
in Products and Accessories
Bent stabilizer jacks after the hurricane a few weeks ago and now can get them up but not down again!   Has anyone replaced these stabilizer jacks?
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  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,527
    What year is the 320?  I'm sure it was very wet...so you may just be a bit rusted up.  If you can, get under the trailer and have a good look.
    Do what you need to do with whatever you have to lubricate the big screw mechanism.  Here is a thread that shows what to look for.
    Welcome to the Forums, and hope that you and your trailer are safe.
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  • rcuomo
    rcuomo Member Posts: 321
    They are easy to replace and probably are BAL stabilizers model 23007. Readily available from Amazon and other sites. 
    ‘18 Tab 320S- mfg’d 4/17, acquired 9/17
    Spare & bike rack on tongue, Renogy 100w suitcase connection, cargo & door nets, sway bar, wired rear camera, Norcold aux fan, front window protection, frame mounted sewer & water hose storage, Krieger 1500w inverter w/100Ah LIFePO4.
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  • CharlieRN
    CharlieRN Member Posts: 438
    edited October 2022
    Edit to add photo.
    I removed the BAL front stabilizers on my 2021 S BD to facilitate access to the undercarriage for ruining wiring. It is actually quite easy; you just need to remove two bolts per side. The factory fasteners were low-quality and even though the camper was never used in winter, they were already rusting. When I reinstalled the stabilizer, I replaced them with SS and nylock nuts, and also lubed the screw assembly. Should you decide to go this route, a good source for the stainless hardware is McMaster-Carr.
    Here is a shot of the leveler - you can see the one of the four nut/bolt that need to be removed to drop the entire leveler assembly out. Each of those four nuts/bolts/lock washers were replaced with stainless steel hardware.

    2021 T@B 320 S Boondock / 2022 Telluride - Phillies/Eagles/Flyers Country
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  • rcuomo
    rcuomo Member Posts: 321
    edited January 2023
    Ditto CharlieRN, excellent idea to replace with stainless hardware. McMasterCarr is a great source for hardware. Priced competitively and fast shipping. 
    ‘18 Tab 320S- mfg’d 4/17, acquired 9/17
    Spare & bike rack on tongue, Renogy 100w suitcase connection, cargo & door nets, sway bar, wired rear camera, Norcold aux fan, front window protection, frame mounted sewer & water hose storage, Krieger 1500w inverter w/100Ah LIFePO4.
    ‘24 Ford F150 XLT PowerBoost- 11,000# capacity
    ‘20 Honda Pilot Elite- 5000# tow cap, 500# tongue cap
    Huntington LI
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  • rcarlson1957
    rcarlson1957 Member Posts: 264
    I've replaced a few. Pretty easy. May need some WD40 when loosening them when you do. If you use a drill to lower/raise them the ends can become stripped over time. That's what happened with mine and replaced them. 
    2018 TAB 320S
    2020 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    North Texas 
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  • Basil48192
    Basil48192 Member Posts: 437
    Just a quick suggestion.  If you use stainless bolts, I would use plated steel or Monel nuts (also available at McMaster).  Stainless on stainless can 'gall' and sieze up very easily...so if you ever have to remove them in the future...it might be tough.   
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  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    @barbanncall here is the post from @Dalehelman on exactly how he replaced his rear stabilizers with scissor jacks. Just search it on the Forum. I have this mod and absolutely love it! 

    Replacing stabilizing jacks with leveling jacks (Revisited)

    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
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  • donmontalvo
    donmontalvo Member Posts: 187
    edited August 2025
    Leaving this here, incase anyone needs it...

    The link and the arm each have identifying numbers stamped on them, here is the guide.

    https://balrvproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/tech/GDS.IDCJ_.001-REV-B-INDENTIFICATION-OF-A-C-JACK-BY-STAMPED-NUMBER.pdf

    Here's what the bent stabilizer on my 2024 320S BBC shows...so it is the 25" size.


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