JT Strong Arm

I installed them on a 2005 Nash 29V. Worth very penny of the cost. It was a simple bolt on application.

If you are handy with tools it's a challenge but doable. I don't remember exactly but it probably took me a day to install the four `Arms'.
Do they help movement? Yes
Do they eliminate all movement? No
Are they worth the investment in money and labor? Yes
But you would expect me to say that because I have already spent the money and time.
Are they perfect? No. Since they are located in a nasty area that gets lots of road moisture, salt, dirt, etc. they steel parts can get rusty and after a couple of years I have had to replace some of the movable parts. Also the Tee handles rust. I would like the option of stainless steel rotation parts but that's probably out of the financial question.
If I was to do it again I would spray Corrosion X or similar preventative on all parts frequently.

The corrosion comment really caught my attention. Mine have been on for 7 yrs and no corrosion. Guess that is what happens in the salting part of the country.

Look at the Staedyfast system. Only took two hours to install on our fifth wheel and made a big difference. Customers service was also top notch.

What is your preferred method of stabilizing your TT with the stabilizers. I'm looking to make my unit as rock steady as possible.

My Open Range TT came with the strong arms from the factory. They really do work and take the movement out of the trailer. Takes about an extra minute to set up. Like somebody already said, you have to stay ahead of the corrosion.

BAL makes the same thing a a fraction of the cost

Work great!


These are BAL brand.

Dcarner wrote:
What is your preferred method of stabilizing your TT with the stabilizers. I'm looking to make my unit as rock steady as possible.

I bought 2 5,000 lb scissor jacks from Harbor Freight. I permanently bolted them to the trailer frame 1 on each side near the wheels. When I set up I deploy the tongue jack then go to each side and put the scissor stabilizers down. then I deploy the electric stabilizers front and back. The last thing I do is put Bal X chalks between the tires. I have a triple slide and get very little movement doing it as described. Prior to this the movement was a lot and very annoying.

spadoctor wrote:
BAL makes the same thing a a fraction of the cost

Do you have a link? I've looked at both and have seen no difference in price. The main difference I've seen is Bal's are sold in sets of 2 where JT's are sold in a kit of 6. I want 6 and would prefer the T handle to tighten them rather than a wrench on a bolt. If there was a major price difference I might change my mind.