Steadyfast install on a Sierra fifth wheel

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.