Steadyfast install on a Sierra fifth wheel

Here it is! The final video of my install, Part 5:

Part 5 of the Steadyfast installation.

goducks10 wrote:
To all you JT/Steadyfast users I'm issuing you all a warning. Loosen the bolts before hitching up. It will tweak things if you don't. I put a reminder sticker right by the front jack switch.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about those stickers! Very good point, it is easy to forget the first couple times until you get used to the routine.

Steve.

byrdr1 wrote:
I had to have the back bracket welded and then spaced to clear the slide out. real time with all the sweating was around 4-5 hours.
stevewatr, good videos and they should help someone to install steadfast system.

randy

Hi Randy,
Thank you for your comment. I have all the welding equipment, and toyed with the idea of welding the brackets. I think the instructions mention this as an option. Welding would guard against the possibility of the brackets loosening over time (why I used locktite), but even though I had the welder, in my case I passed on welding for 3 reasons:

1) If for some reason I later needed to relocate or remove a bracket, I'd have to grind it off.

2) the full plastic underbelly would need to be dropped down in that area so it does not melt, or catch fire, requiring the removal of a lot of bolts, and possible temporary relocation of wires etc.

3) I hate welding overhead whilst directly under the shower of sparks (whimp).

Regards,

Steve.

To all you JT/Steadyfast users I'm issuing you all a warning. Loosen the bolts before hitching up. It will tweak things if you don't. I put a reminder sticker right by the front jack switch.

I installed my steadyfast one muggy SATURDAY, Front end was not much of a problem. Had to mount it backwards from instructions due to gas line. back was a bit more because I have a cougar with the slide out bike/storage rack. I had to have the back bracket welded and then spaced to clear the slide out. real time with all the sweating was around 4-5 hours. I followed instructions step by step so that I did not screw anything up. Also don't forget as you install the screws/self-tapers to use the locknuts the first time that will cut out some install time. :(
Cant show any pictures as I dont have website with my pictures on it anymore.
stevewatr, good videos and they should help someone to install steadfast system.
I do have pictures of the welding that I had done about two Saturdays later. Had to find someone who would weld it and drag the camper to their shop. I had everything ready to install after the welding, so that was quick and easy. about 15 minutes for that..
That welding was the only real problem I had installing mine.
IT has made a difference and you really tell it.
randy

Part 4 is now up:

Steadyrest install Part 4

There be one last video after this where I finish moving the spare tire, and comment about the performance of the system. We've been camping several times since I finished the install.

I am not affiliated with the manufacturer. This will be a "real world" assessment, from a typical joe schmo.

gdweb wrote:
i put the steadyfast system on my sundance, i used the self tappers that came with it, a couple bolts and my 20v cordless. instead of relocating the spare i used a 4"x4" piece of 1/4" flat steel to make a small extension in order to clear the spare. if im remembering right, process took aprox 3 hrs start to finish.

I cover how I handled the spare tire issue in part 4, with be ready for upload in a couple days. My spare had to be moved back quite a bit in order for it to be clear of the front arm that runs from the frame, across the front, and down to the foot plate. I did use the self tapping bolts, I just pre-tapped the holes to make life easier. As I said in the video, tapping the holes is an optional step mentioned right in the instructions.

Regards,
Steve W.

i put the steadyfast system on my sundance, i used the self tappers that came with it, a couple bolts and my 20v cordless. instead of relocating the spare i used a 4"x4" piece of 1/4" flat steel to make a small extension in order to clear the spare. if im remembering right, process took aprox 3 hrs start to finish.

i will find the exact name on the box. went right into the frame no problem. Just have to watch the metal filings are hot . Honestly to me 45 min

Here is Part 3:

Part 3 of the steadyfast install