Well guys, its that time of year to start thinking about a few upgrades on the unit and the first one on the list is landing gear stabilizers.I've been looking at both JT Strong Arms and Steadyfast products - I like that the Steadyfast only has two adjustment points instead of 4.Comments or reviews would be appreciated.Alex

Concept the sameRoughly the sameWhich is better value?A good set of X-Chocks between the tires and wheel ***** under the tires and 'cross-bracing'---about as stable as you can get and not be up on blocks

Old-Biscuit wrote:Concept the sameRoughly the sameWhich is better value?A good set of X-Chocks between the tires and wheel ***** under the tires and 'cross-bracing'---about as stable as you can get and not be up on blockssounds good, I already have the x-chocks and that helped a lot.Just placed my order for the Steadyfast units. I think they will be easier to mount on my unit.

I have had the Steadyfast on my 5er for the last year and been happy with it. Night/day difference in movement. I dont even bother with any other stabilizers as the Steadyfast is more than sufficient.

The brand that I bought has two in an "X" between the front landing gear, they work great but if I was to get another 5th wheel I think I would go with the four bars.

I can only say that the JTs work great. No experience with the Steadyfast.

Landing Gear Stabilizer ** now with installation pictures

sayoung
Explorer
May 08, 2017
SanMarMor wrote:
I have the JT and they work great. It looks like the Steadyfast only goes on one front leg and one rear jack. If that's the case, that doesn't seem good to me. I would go with the JT or JT style by other manufacturers, and get full stabilization, not just one in front and one in back.

Mark

Steadyfast uses 2on the front with each going different direction to stabilize & then a 3rd on rear. At least that's what I have.
Veebyes
Explorer II
May 08, 2017
My word the underside of that thing is clean! Did you clean it up just to impress us with the pictures?
Landroamer1
Explorer
May 08, 2017
Satisfied Steadyfast user here also
partsman01
Explorer
May 08, 2017
Appreciate it when people like you keep us up to date and pictures are great.
alexleblanc
Explorer
May 08, 2017
minnow wrote:
How long does it take to set up those legs upon arrival at your destination?

less than a minute, you only need to tighten those 3 silver wingnuts to stabilize.
minnow
Explorer
May 08, 2017
How long does it take to set up those legs upon arrival at your destination?
alexleblanc
Explorer
May 08, 2017
I received them last week and was very impressed with the packaging and even more so with the quality of the product. First class instructions and labelling.

All in all it took me about 1.5 hours to install both front and back and the results are a fifth wheel that feels rock solid now, huge improvement!

Moderator edit to re-size pictures to forum limit of 640px maximum width.
alexleblanc
Explorer
Apr 18, 2017
rhagfo wrote:
alexleblanc wrote:

I asked the question and continued to read posts from every forum I could bring up on the subject and got much of the info elsewhere - but I just wanted to see if anyone had a glaring issue with either of the products.

Frankly users of both products seemed to be very happy, I couldn't find any complaints that didn't have to do with user error on either products.

The way my unit is made up front, there is no front cross member to tie the JT's to so I would have had to make my own crossmember that would have stuck out past the bottom of the bodywork. That's what made my decision quickly.

You must have been on a research rampage! :B
Either one will make a big difference.

I can't buy anything without researching it to death, but once my mind is made up, watch out!
rhagfo
Explorer III
Apr 18, 2017
alexleblanc wrote:

I asked the question and continued to read posts from every forum I could bring up on the subject and got much of the info elsewhere - but I just wanted to see if anyone had a glaring issue with either of the products.

Frankly users of both products seemed to be very happy, I couldn't find any complaints that didn't have to do with user error on either products.

The way my unit is made up front, there is no front cross member to tie the JT's to so I would have had to make my own crossmember that would have stuck out past the bottom of the bodywork. That's what made my decision quickly.

You must have been on a research rampage! :B
Either one will make a big difference.
alexleblanc
Explorer
Apr 18, 2017
rhagfo wrote:
N-Trouble wrote:
rhagfo wrote:
SanMarMor wrote:
I have the JT and they work great. It looks like the Steadyfast only goes on one front leg and one rear jack. If that's the case, that doesn't seem good to me. I would go with the JT or JT style by other manufacturers, and get full stabilization, not just one in front and one in back.

Mark

X2! BUT

The OP has already placed the order for Steadyfast system, I agree that the double bracing of the front legs and center bracing of the back make for a rock solid stance, and I don't have X chocks.

I guess some just dont care about others first hand testamonials on a product and just want to draw their own conclusions. I see a lot of that on this forum. Just because someone chooses a different product than you are doesnt make it inferior.

Well the OP seems to have asked a question, to which he had already made up his mind, as 15 minutes after his question, he placed his order for the Steadyfast system, so why ask the question?

I asked the question and continued to read posts from every forum I could bring up on the subject and got much of the info elsewhere - but I just wanted to see if anyone had a glaring issue with either of the products.

Frankly users of both products seemed to be very happy, I couldn't find any complaints that didn't have to do with user error on either products.

The way my unit is made up front, there is no front cross member to tie the JT's to so I would have had to make my own crossmember that would have stuck out past the bottom of the bodywork. That's what made my decision quickly.