Recommended Jack System For A 2012 Prime Time Manufacturing Sanibel Fifth Wheel

Question:

What rear stabilizer Jacks are recommended for a 2012 Prime Time Sanibel 39 ft fifth wheel with a load rate of 15,000 pounds? Thank you. Regards,

asked by: Bob W

Expert Reply:

The rear stabilizers for a trailer only hold a small portion of the weight of the trailer so stabilizers rated for 15,000lbs just for the rear would be major overkill for your 2012 Prime Time Manufacturing Sanibel fifth wheel.

The axles and tires hold the majority of the weight with the landing gears picking up the rest. The stabilizers are meant to reduce the sway you might experience when walking around inside of the trailer.

If you'd prefer a new system that would include the landing gears and rear stabilizers and is designed for a GVWR of up to 15,500lbs then the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System w Touchpad and Remote - 6-Point Set # LC675817 is the system for you.

These jacks automatically level and stabilize your fifth-wheel RV with 6 precise, motorized jacks that can be operated by either the included touchpad or the touchscreen remote. Hitch recognition memory function offers simple hookup by returning to the exact height you set for connecting to your fifth wheel hitch.

expert reply by: Kevin C