RhythmMachine
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- May 16, 2021
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We have a 2008 189FD and while I don't expect it to feel like a house, I would love for it to feel a little less like a boat when people move. I've added x-chock type wheel chocks (they go between the tires and then spread to exert pressure to keep the tires from rolling but also enhance front/back stability) which have made a huge difference, but I'm wondering what else I can do.
We still have the original, single-arm, screw-down stabilizer jacks. Even if I tighten them up (with plenty of blocks under to minimize how far they need to extend) we get a lot of rocking motion when people move. From what I've read, scissor jacks are more stable than the single-arm style, but since I already have the single-arm type installed, would it be beneficial to just use some extra scissor or screw-type jacks in addition to the existing ones?
If so, what should I look for when placing them? I assume I'd need to play a bit with different locations to see what's most effective, but apart from making sure they are under steel frame and not just sub-floor or something, is there more to keep in mind? And is there a benefit to scissor jacks over screw-type ones, or should I just go with whatever I can find at a decent price?
I'd also love to add something under the steps for additional stability, but since the steps slide up and onto a frame I don't know if the products that mount underneath the lowest step will actually work... may just see about using a jack or jacks there as well, if I can figure out a configuration that won't result in a problematic number of stubbed toes...
We still have the original, single-arm, screw-down stabilizer jacks. Even if I tighten them up (with plenty of blocks under to minimize how far they need to extend) we get a lot of rocking motion when people move. From what I've read, scissor jacks are more stable than the single-arm style, but since I already have the single-arm type installed, would it be beneficial to just use some extra scissor or screw-type jacks in addition to the existing ones?
If so, what should I look for when placing them? I assume I'd need to play a bit with different locations to see what's most effective, but apart from making sure they are under steel frame and not just sub-floor or something, is there more to keep in mind? And is there a benefit to scissor jacks over screw-type ones, or should I just go with whatever I can find at a decent price?
I'd also love to add something under the steps for additional stability, but since the steps slide up and onto a frame I don't know if the products that mount underneath the lowest step will actually work... may just see about using a jack or jacks there as well, if I can figure out a configuration that won't result in a problematic number of stubbed toes...