Adding Stabilization Jacks To Fifth Wheel Trailer That Uses Lippert 3.0 Ground Control

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We have a Sabre 36bhq. The Lippert 3.0 leveling system does a wonderful job at leveling the rig, but there is a long tail portion without support. Could we add two stabilizer jacks towards the rear to help with the bounce of teenagers? Is there a specific product for this application since there are no current jacks on it? We planned on adding either the JT strong arm or steadfast system anyways, but that still leaves the long tail portion unsupported. Thank you in advance.

asked by: Josh

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Yes, you can add two stabilizer jacks to the long tail portion of your Sabra to help stabilize it along with your Lippert Ground Control part # LC675817.

I recommend the pair of 2 Ultra-Fab Scissor Jacks part # UF48-979031 to add to the rear of the trailer. You probably do not have holes in the trailer frame at the rear of your trailer so you will most likely need to drill into the support brace of the trailer frame to attach the brackets of the jacks. I have attached an installation video for your reference. The scissor jacks are not made to lift the trailer so you would need to retract them before you can lift the trailer with the ground control.

You can use the JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer part # LC191024 as well if you have less than 58 inches between landing gear feet. If you have 58" or more between landing gear feet you need part # LC191023. You will also need the adapters part # LC314592 to attach the JT arms to the foot of your Ground Control jacks. The adapter lugs come in sets of 2. You do not need the adapters for the scissor jacks.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

The 30" Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK94FR have a weld on design. This is the only way to install the jacks with the included mounts as there is not enough room between the stabilizer itself and the mounting plate for…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK94FR are definitely an upgrade over standard trailer stabilizers. The drop down feature makes it a lot quicker to get the jacks up and tucked out of the way so they don't catch when the…

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Answer 3

For a 2006 Forest River Cardinal 5th wheel trailer I recommend the Ultra-Fab Power Twin II Electric Stabilizer with Dual Motors #UF39-941705. This motorized jack can help support the rear of your trailer and get rid of the springboard feeling you…

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If you are needing to replace the stabilizer jacks on your 2011 K-Z Durango 1500, we will have 2 different styles. The Stallion Stabilizer Jacks #288-01892-2 are a drop down style so they are easy to use, but they are only rated up to 1,000 pounds…

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I contacted the manufacturer about the lengths for these stabilizer jacks and have included the information they were able to provide me. The Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK34FR are 422 mm (16.6") collapsed and 600mm (23.6")…

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Answer 6

The best place to add the scissor jacks would be the rear corners of the trailer frame as that will give you the most stabilization and it's the standard location for installing them. If you have a set already installed there then I would go…

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Answer 7

I can definitely help and point you in the right direction. Both brands make a great quality air bag kit. Personally I prefer the Firestone Ride-Rite #F2709. The air bags themselves are known to be more durable than others. They can hold more PSI…

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Answer 8

For your Lippert Components Power Stabilizer Trailer Jack #LC298707 the wiring is pretty simple. There are two wires that come out of the motor and they are both used as power or ground depending on the direction you want to turn the motor. To…

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Answer 9

Unfortunately, there are no replacement legs available for the Lippert Power Stabilizer Jacks like #LC298707, you'll need to replace the whole assembly. It's a good idea to replace the whole unit when there is significant damage.

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Answer 10

You can upgrade the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 4-Point Set #LC358590 to the 6-Point Set #LC675817 later on but you will need to replace the control module to part #LC346005 as well as add the Left Rear Leg #LC342610 and Right Rear Leg #LC428493 and…

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Answer 11

I checked with GEN-Y and they were able to get me the distance from the top bolt hole of the #GY48GR down to the bottom of the coupler which you can see in the attached picture as well as a few other dimensions. It's 23.8 inches. It does not come…

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Answer 12

This has been asked before, and what Lippert has told us is that in order to turn your 4-point system #LC358590 to a 6-point system #LC675817 you'd have to purchase the entire new 6-point system, unfortunately. The two additional jack legs can…

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