BAL Lock-Arm Stabilizing Bar Installation

Before and after results are the last 30 seconds of the video.
I combined the short 2 inch bolts from both kits in order to install the rear stabilizer mounts. These are normally used on the end of the stabilizing bars which attach to the jack, so I had to modify the mounts by drilling the holes slightly bigger. On the front stabilizer mounts I used the self tapping screws that also came in the package.
You may have to modify the steps I performed in order to make it work for your specific camper.
Feel free to ask any questions about the installation if you need clarification.
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[@garrettscott9427]

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[@paulcrowdis7443]

This is the way DIY videos should be done: no talking, no BS opinions, clearly shows how it is all done and sped up so that I don’t waste half my life watching the video. Great job!

[@GrantPmusic]

Thank you. This is one of the best, to the point, easy to understand, clear video, No crappy music added, do it yourself videos I have seen. Thanks for taking the time to share this.

[@russellmurphy7109]

Great video. No BS. Great workmanship & safety precautions too! Top shelf. 👍

[@JoshuaOldenburg]

Nice Video.

[@solden49]

Great video. I have 2 sets of the bals and 2 sets of the strongarms for a total of 8 on my camper. Maybe a little overkill lol

[@iproject1850]

Love your style man! Your very meticulous in your work, great job! But why did you install the one set on the upper part of the I beam and the other on the lower section?

[@garrettscott9427]

The black tank was in the way of me using the lower portion of the I beam on the rear set.

[@bent64]

Great video. Thanks, now more to the to do list.

[@brandoh932]

Looks like A Cherokee Grey Wolf from the looks of the underside :)

[@garrettscott9427]

it is

[@davidedwards8940]

Great job

[@garrettscott9427]

hey thanks!

[@cc-hc1dr]

Thanks for the video. How did you decide how far to mount in? I have a TALL camper - Jayco Baja. And the front jacks are mounted quite a ways in towards the back from the front of the frame. I don't want to get to a campsite on a big hill and not be able to fully extend my scissor jack because of where I mounted to the frame. But it seems like the further in the more stable it would be..

[@garrettscott9427]

oh boy that is a good question. This was quite a few years ago and I have no memory of that decision 😅

[@nitrotmann]

Thanks for the great video. Did you need 2 of the bal kits?

[@garrettscott9427]

Yes sir! Each kits works for 2 stabilizer jacks.

[@stephenjames2448]

Why not install them front-to-back as well side-to-side?

[@garrettscott9427]

Great question Stephen. In my situation I only have issues with side-to-side movement. The camper is solid front-to-back.

[@harryohrn6051]

@@garrettscott9427 If you look at how the stock stabilizers are attached you will see that side to side movement occurs because of the way the stabilizers are mounted . The mounts allow side to side movement because of their orientation. They don't do forward to back movement as easily due, once again, to the way they are attached. The oreintation is the same for the foot. these are a poor design but are chiefly meant more to keep the unit level than to keep it stable.

[@garrettscott9427]

@@harryohrn6051 the stabilizers should never be used to level the trailer. The trailer doesn't do forward to back movement easily due to the tires being chalked, the front electric jack is down, and the frame is more rigid back to front as compared to side to side.

[@chadvalliere8697]

Mounting them like that doesn’t look like they’d make much of a difference to stop the camper from rocking front to back. That’s our issue and why I want these.

[@garrettscott9427]

I would highly recommend x-chocks for that situation.

[@acmanwwjd1]

Why would you need this on a 23 footer ?

[@garrettscott9427]

I have no idea. Is that what you have?

[@acmanwwjd1]

Projects For The Commoner It’s an outdoors RV same people who make arctic fox , design for off road , when I use the stabilizers which is the screw down it stays pretty still I would think that would be a good idea for the bigger rv

[@metroplexchl]

Well done sir. Did you notice much difference while walking around inside? It was hard for me to tell with the before and after split screen. Quick question....please forgive my ignorance as I am new to RV's (just got ours last weekend...woot woot!), but shouldn't one have a stabilizer bar going to each jack for both front-back & side-side motion control? Or is your way sufficient? Thanks again.

[@garrettscott9427]

Congrats on the new camper! I noticed a significant improvement in side-to-side stabilization. I've never had too much of an issue with front to back movement, but if you are having that issue I think x-chocks would be a good investment.

[@joemcawesome9709]

What does engaged mean at the end??

[@garrettscott9427]

The bolt that engages the stabilizer's shaft.

[@RVEastCoast]

Hey Garret, looks like it makes a big difference! Are you happy with the results?

[@garrettscott9427]

Eli, it is a pretty noticeable difference! I really won't know 100% if I am happy until I sleep overnight in the camper. We are hoping to camping next week so I should know for sure then.

[@gilbertoramos5132]

@@garrettscott9427 Great video. Any update on the results?

[@garrettscott9427]

@@gilbertoramos5132 they have worked out great! I am very satisfied with the results.

[@AvidJeeper]

Jesus, this seems like complete overkill to me. Unless your full time parked, x-chocks work great. The workmanship was spot on though, so good job there.

[@mikepeca18]

My wife gets very motion sick. This stops the kids from shaking the rv at night

[@joshsapp77]

I wish people would stop making videos like this. It just seems lazy to me.

[@garrettscott9427]

I know right?!