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JT's Strong Arms

gkainz
Explorer
Explorer
Found JT's Strong Arms on Amazon with Amazon Prime ... beats the local store price, because the store didn't have the 5th wheel over 58" kit in stock.

Then found a new non-prime vendor on Amazon who beat the best price by $15 ... and free shipping! So, essentially the same deal as prime! Yay!

They shipped FAST! Got here in 2 days! Double Yay! Guess what I'm doing tomorrow?

Unpacked the outer box and just had this nagging thought "open carefully" and yep - the box is marked as the Travel Trailer kit. Ah rats! Guess what I'm NOT doing tomorrow?

Anyway, the selling vendor answered my email this evening with an apology for the error - order packaged and shipped by a 3rd party supplier - but they should have an RMA and FedEx shipping label on Monday, and the right kit on the truck as soon as this one is returned. Guess what I (hope) am doing next weekend? Oh wait - camping! Even better - have a couple of mechanics in our camping group that love to help with this kind of stuff!
'07 Ram 2500 CTD 4x4 Quad Cab
'10 Keystone Laredo 245 5er
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N-Trouble
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csamayfield55 wrote:
They came stock on my Open Range and they work so well my FIL bought a set for his 5er. We may be doing the install tomorrow

Chris


"Should" come as standard equipment on every 5er IMO. 5er front landing gear seems to have much more side-to-side play than a bumper pull.
2015 Attitude 28SAG w/slide
2012 GMC 2500HD SLT Duramax
B&W Turnover w/Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch

gkainz
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Explorer
Oh sure. Now you tell me! 🙂 Does that include shipping? I got free shipping from the Amazon vendor above.
'07 Ram 2500 CTD 4x4 Quad Cab
'10 Keystone Laredo 245 5er

allen8106
Explorer
Explorer
$220 at pplmotorhomes.com, $9.99 shipping.
2010 Eagle Super Lite 315RLDS
2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD 6.6L Duramax

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gkainz
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FLY 4 FUN wrote:
would you happen to have a link to share.

thanks

Daryll


Amazon JT Strongarms sorted by price

first on the list is Gib's RV Superstore at $240
'07 Ram 2500 CTD 4x4 Quad Cab
'10 Keystone Laredo 245 5er

csamayfield55x
Explorer
Explorer
They came stock on my Open Range and they work so well my FIL bought a set for his 5er. We may be doing the install tomorrow

Chris
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins Quad cab
B&W 20K turnover ball, Proline custom flatbed
Tekonsha P3
2015 Open Rang Light 311FLR

N-Trouble
Explorer
Explorer
Just installed similar Steadyfast system on my 5er and am impressed as well. And yes it can be removed and easily moved to another trailer. Its all bolt-on.
2015 Attitude 28SAG w/slide
2012 GMC 2500HD SLT Duramax
B&W Turnover w/Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch

stripit
Explorer
Explorer
They work as advertised and are well worth the costs involved. I helped install a set on a fellows trailer and liked them so much I bought a set for my trailer. Take your time on installing and do it correctly and your trailer will be so solid you won't believe it is the same unit.
Stacey Frank
2016 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40AP
2019 Tesla Model X
2015 Cadillac SRX we Tow
1991 Avanti Convertible

fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
If you have a tall, heavy 5th wheel/trailer then they are definitely worth it. They take almost all of the movement. I suppose you could take them off, it would be a matter of unbolting them. I wouldn't think it would be too big of a chore.
Howard and Peggy

"Don't Panic"

allen8106
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Explorer
So I've read some about these on this forum. Are they really worth the cost? Can you take them off easily if you buy a new camper?
2010 Eagle Super Lite 315RLDS
2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD 6.6L Duramax

2010 Nights 45
2011 Nights 70
2012 Nights 144
2013 Nights 46
2014 Nights 49
2015 Nights 57
2016 Nights 73
2017 Nights 40
2018 Nights 56
2019 Nights 76
2020 Nights 68

face_down
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Explorer
Once you get it and install it, you are going to love it! Best $255 I have spent for my new camper. Don't forget the extra mounting plates (#314597) for the rear if you have the electric stab jacks!
2016 Keystone Carbon 357
2006 Ford F350 4X4 CC/LB/DRW (aka Big Sexy)
Reese 20K Goose Box - Draw-Tite Remove-a-Ball

FLY_4_FUN
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Explorer
would you happen to have a link to share.

thanks

Daryll
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 crew SB 4x4 CTD 3.73
2015 Brookstone 315RL
2009 Colorado 29BHS (sold 2015)
05 Jayflight 29BHS (sold 2008)
99 Jayco Eagle 12SO (sold 2005)