ramdough
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Since MV’s are so tall….. what are you using for a stabilizer? How do you like it?
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What is everyone using for stabilizers?
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Due to the stiffness of the suspension , I have not found I need stabilizers. Since my camper has jacks, I could use them if needed. Below is a link to my build so you can see my setup.
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I purchased this 5 ton at a scrap yard near my home many years ago. It was in fantastic shape, had low miles and was decently priced. it is data plated as an M934 and has the air intake snorkel for that model. However, it has a 20 ft. dropside bed installed prior to GL auction. The bumper...
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Post #350 in my build thread and post #355 page 18 i think ! They have pinned drop legs to reach pretty high or stay low but heavy duty and cheap my 2 favorites ! I dont have the pic in my phone anymore or i would post it and u can find them at harbour freight ! I keep mine under the suspension to keep the box weight just sitting there day after day like a loaded dump truck ! But will work for your habitat as well and store easy ! 
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3500 lb. Capacity Pipe-Weld Drop Leg Trailer Jack
Amazing deals on this 3500Lb Pipe-Weld Drop Leg Trailer Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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This appears to be the model…..
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Mine are gray i will see if there is a model number on them i bought them at a auction years ago but they are long unpinned !3500 lb. Capacity Pipe-Weld Drop Leg Trailer Jack
Amazing deals on this 3500Lb Pipe-Weld Drop Leg Trailer Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
This appears to be the model…..
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My M1079 hab will sway at night when the wind is howling (and down here, it almost always is). Walking around can sway the rig (even the dog can move it walking around the bed). I'm trying to be careful about left/right weight distribution forward as a result (balancing the captured springs).
Of course, I have to stabilize the hab itself not the truck frame (the truck suspension isn't a factor in my scenario). I intend to make a brace plate and come off the forward (steel) frame corners of the hab. In theory then, I only need two legs. I've found a few random things on Amazon that "look like they might work" but that's as far as I've pursued it.
I suspect that to an extent, I could just secure the hab to the vehicle frame (sort of bypass the captured springs) and eliminate the sway that I'm seeing but I've not tested that theory. Best I can tell, the truck suspension isn't movign at all, but that may be due to the captured springs working as intended and sucking up the motion.
Of course, I have to stabilize the hab itself not the truck frame (the truck suspension isn't a factor in my scenario). I intend to make a brace plate and come off the forward (steel) frame corners of the hab. In theory then, I only need two legs. I've found a few random things on Amazon that "look like they might work" but that's as far as I've pursued it.
I suspect that to an extent, I could just secure the hab to the vehicle frame (sort of bypass the captured springs) and eliminate the sway that I'm seeing but I've not tested that theory. Best I can tell, the truck suspension isn't movign at all, but that may be due to the captured springs working as intended and sucking up the motion.
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