Recommended Stabilizer Jacks for Award Trailer

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I need stabilizers for my vintage award trailer. What do you recommend?

asked by: Cheryl F

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Expert Reply:

Depending on the overall GVWR of the trailer and clearance from the ground, I recommend using something like the Scissor Stabilizer Jacks w/ Handle - 18-3/4" Lift - 10,000 lbs - Qty 4 # TJSCHD-24-4, which are designed for trailers with a GVWR of 10000-lbs. These are a great, pocketbook friendly solution to replace or add stabilizer jacks for your trailer and have 18-3/4" of travel when fully extended.

I've linked a review video of these for you to check out, but if your trailer needs longer stabilizers or weighs more than 10k, just let me know and I can help you locate some that are better suited.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

The Scissor Stabilizer Jacks w/ Handle #TJSCHD-24-4 can absolutely be welded on versus bolted on if you prefer. The frame of your fiberglass travel trailer will still be steel, so you can mount it to the frame in either manner. Welding will…

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Answer 2

Scissor jacks like the part #TJSCHD-24-4 are a great option for stabilizers on a smaller trailer like you have. These mount on the trailer permanently wherease a set of stabilizers like the Ultra-Fab Stackable Stabilizers #UF48-979003 are a great…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 10

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 11

We do carry the 33" Ark Stabilizer Jack that you are looking for with part #ARK77FR. I was able to track down a few drawings that you should find helpful. These are for the 30" #ARK94FR and the 24" #ARK34FR Stabilizer jacks. I'm…

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Answer 12

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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