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Review on 🚐 Optimized RV Stabilizer - Valterra 020106 by Alan Massey

Revainrating 4 out of 5

All in all, a simple and relatively inexpensive solution to a common problem.

I bought 2 and both came quickly with no problems. The physics behind this is correct if you have good "friction" between the top (block and trailer frame) and the bottom (feet and floor). I installed 4 manual stabilizer jacks on my trailer (29ft Aerolite), one in each corner. Factory stabilizers, when properly adjusted, prevent the trailer from "bouncing" up and down. However, the factory stabilizers allow the trailer to pivot and twist back and forth when walking or in high winds. This is the result of the design of factory stabilizers, the result of the physics of motion. So you'll want to install at least 2 of these after aligning and inserting the factory stabilizers (use a tongue jack as a stabilizer too). With lever lifter and 4 corners as stabilizers; Follow the instructions and install one Valterra at the back of the trailer side by side (under the rear bumper) and the second Valterra under the frame front to back. This minimizes "rotating" movements in the trailer, works great. NOW this only works if you can adhere to the friction points mentioned above. I use an "anti-slip" rubber coating on the housing between the high points (bumper/block and frame/block), it worked great. I use a 12" piece of 2x6 cedar under each foot (allows the block to stretch and stay relatively flat), works great. Apologies for the book here, but they should explain it in the guide so you don't need to know physics for them to work properly. Good luck, I hope this helps you.

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • Small parts