Wonder if we could get your feedback. We have a 2014 Cougar 327 RES, very happy with the rig. It has the common wiggling characteristics which we would like to minimize if possible. We are opting for longer term set ups and little less travel for the next few years. (retirement is on the horizon) Much has been written about the JT Stongarms. Our Cougar has a covered underbelly which we suspect would add to some challenges when mounting the Strongarms to the frame. I'm also not fussy about drilling the frame. Camping World has recently promoted the UNIVERSAL RV STABILIZER by Valterra catalog Item # 34337 as an internet sales item. This is a portable set up. It's reviews seem reasonable. We are considering the Valterra stabilizer system along with the X-Chock to help minimize the wiggle.Any experience and feedback would be appreciated. Happy camping!:)GPG

GPG52! wrote:Wonder if we could get your feedback. We have a 2014 Cougar 327 RES, very happy with the rig. It has the common wiggling characteristics which we would like to minimize if possible. We are opting for longer term set ups and little less travel for the next few years. (retirement is on the horizon) Much has been written about the JT Stongarms. Our Cougar has a covered underbelly which we suspect would add to some challenges when mounting the Strongarms to the frame. I'm also not fussy about drilling the frame. Camping World has recently promoted the UNIVERSAL RV STABILIZER by Valterra catalog Item # 34337 as an internet sales item. This is a portable set up. It's reviews seem reasonable. We are considering the Valterra stabilizer system along with the X-Chock to help minimize the wiggle.Any experience and feedback would be appreciated. Happy camping!:)GPGI have one in the out building. I used it on two different travel trailers and it did very little to stop the shakes.

I've been using one for years and have been very pleased with the results

I've got one buried in my basement somewhere, kind of forgot about it. As I recall, it may have helped a bit, but wasn't the end all, be all. X lock chocks did more to stop the movement, imo. I might dig out the universal and try it WITH the xlocks now that you've reminded me.

I used a tripod for a year. Maybe helped a little, but certainly did not remove all the movement. Can't see that one being any better as it appears they would only reduce front to back movement, not side to side. But the price is not bad and could be worth a try. Although they do recommend two of them.I installed JT Strongarms after that year and there was a world of difference. My underbelly is also enclosed. But that really had little effect on the installation. And drilling the frame is a non-issue, except for having to drill upward with the hot metal shavings falling down.

Check out the Steadyfast system. Only took a couple of hours to install and great service from the company. RV is solid and the only movement we feel is when the washer is in it final spin .

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Learjet
Explorer
Jan 24, 2016
Just installed my JT strong arms, well worth it. A Sharp utility knife and the underbelly cut easly. I did have to move one of the under belly screws. But that was easy and it just self tapped back in.
Halmfamily
Explorer
Jan 24, 2016
Check out the Steadyfast system. Only took a couple of hours to install and great service from the company. RV is solid and the only movement we feel is when the washer is in it final spin .
BB_TX
Nomad
Jan 24, 2016
I used a tripod for a year. Maybe helped a little, but certainly did not remove all the movement. Can't see that one being any better as it appears they would only reduce front to back movement, not side to side. But the price is not bad and could be worth a try. Although they do recommend two of them.

I installed JT Strongarms after that year and there was a world of difference. My underbelly is also enclosed. But that really had little effect on the installation. And drilling the frame is a non-issue, except for having to drill upward with the hot metal shavings falling down.
brirene
Explorer
Jan 24, 2016
I've got one buried in my basement somewhere, kind of forgot about it. As I recall, it may have helped a bit, but wasn't the end all, be all. X lock chocks did more to stop the movement, imo. I might dig out the universal and try it WITH the xlocks now that you've reminded me.
fla-gypsy
Explorer
Jan 24, 2016
I've been using one for years and have been very pleased with the results
Robin1953
Explorer
Jan 24, 2016
GPG52! wrote:
Wonder if we could get your feedback.
We have a 2014 Cougar 327 RES, very happy with the rig. It has the common wiggling characteristics which we would like to minimize if possible. We are opting for longer term set ups and little less travel for the next few years. (retirement is on the horizon)
Much has been written about the JT Stongarms. Our Cougar has a covered underbelly which we suspect would add to some challenges when mounting the Strongarms to the frame. I'm also not fussy about drilling the frame.
Camping World has recently promoted the UNIVERSAL RV STABILIZER by Valterra catalog Item # 34337 as an internet sales item. This is a portable set up. It's reviews seem reasonable.
We are considering the Valterra stabilizer system along with the X-Chock to help minimize the wiggle.

Any experience and feedback would be appreciated.
Happy camping!:)
GPG
I have one in the out building. I used it on two different travel trailers and it did very little to stop the shakes.

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