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Old 11-17-2015, 08:54 AM   #1
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More stability on the Z1 toyhauler

Love my Z1 toyhauler bunkhouse but even with the front and back jacks down and the x locks on the tires it still felt wobbly when you disconnect from the hitch. I bought 2 more scissor jacks on Amazon for $70 and installed them just forward of the underbelly cover and presto, 6 point stability. The difference is amazing, it feels like it is glued to the ground. With the stock jacks being 1 foot from the rear and the forwards not much further from the front, this 38 foot trailer needs this as a stock option.

When the kids are walking around at night or on very windy nights I never feel a thing in the forward master. Best $70 I have spent on the trailer
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Old 11-17-2015, 02:41 PM   #2
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I'm doing the same thing to my st30re, but I figured I needed to run a brace across to mount em to. Gonna mount mine in front of front tires
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Old 11-17-2015, 07:13 PM   #3
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Not a bad idea. Here in Colorado I have plenty of time to do this before our first trip out in the spring. At least I say that now, lol...
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Old 11-17-2015, 07:23 PM   #4
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Look at JT strong arms on amazon. They make a huge difference. I even had x chocks on the old Z1, than added the JT strong arms. On the new Rezerve, I did not even bother buy the wider xchocks.
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Old 11-18-2015, 10:01 AM   #5
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I wanted to mount them closer to center but the underbelly pan was in the way, nearer center would probably be even better.
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Old 11-18-2015, 10:04 AM   #6
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If that does the trick like you say, $70 is a lot cheaper then a set of stabilizers.
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Old 05-08-2016, 06:45 PM   #7
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Love my Z1 toyhauler bunkhouse but even with the front and back jacks down and the x locks on the tires it still felt wobbly when you disconnect from the hitch. I bought 2 more scissor jacks on Amazon for $70 and installed them just forward of the underbelly cover and presto, 6 point stability. The difference is amazing, it feels like it is glued to the ground. With the stock jacks being 1 foot from the rear and the forwards not much further from the front, this 38 foot trailer needs this as a stock option.

When the kids are walking around at night or on very windy nights I never feel a thing in the forward master. Best $70 I have spent on the trailer

I'm looking to do the same thing! I am wondering what the travel length and weight capacity of the stock jacks are? My labels are all worn off. I'm hoping some knows so I can get them ordered. Thanks in advance everyone.
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I can look at mine on the way home tomorrow and report back.
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you very much!
They said 5000 lb capacity on them.
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They said 5000 lb capacity on them.
Thank you!
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Old 05-11-2016, 08:15 PM   #12
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5000 on mine also
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Old 07-14-2016, 05:17 PM   #13
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I'm so glad I installed an extra pair on mine. For our last trip to the sand dunes it was storming nearly everyday and the winds were terrible. Inside you could barely feel the trailer move. Best mod for the price imo.
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