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Old 01-29-2012, 03:59 PM   #1
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Steadyfast system

After reading many positive comments about the Steadyfast System, we placed our order for one today. Hoping it does all it is advertised to do, will keep you posted. It will be installed on a 2012 Cougar HC 291RLS 5er.
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Old 01-29-2012, 04:09 PM   #2
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Let me know how it works. I have also been researching this brand and the J.T. brand. It appears to me that the Steadyfast system only installs on three locations. Where the other brands it appears that they will go on all four jacks and in all directions.
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Old 01-29-2012, 06:23 PM   #3
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Speaking from experience the SteadyFast system works very well for our 36' toyhauler. It's design is simple and the parts well made from quality steel so there is no need for more than three braces. I especially like the large locking knobs for each brace - easy to tighten and release.

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Old 01-29-2012, 07:16 PM   #4
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No more than three braces? Where do you put these three?
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Old 01-29-2012, 09:29 PM   #5
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If you go to their website (www.steadyfast.com) you can find out all the information you need to know about this system. There is even a video you can watch to see how it is installed and how it works to keep your unit steady.
Plenty of detailed and additional information about this system and other RV additions and modifications that you have expressed interest in, is usually available and easily accessible by going to the various manufacturers' websites or by simply doing a Google search.
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Old 01-30-2012, 06:59 AM   #6
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Thanks, Festus. That *totally* slipped by me, and I’ve checked out their site before. I thought it was $300 for 6 stabilizers, like the Strong Arm and BAL. I didn’t realize that it was just three stabilizers. I dunno, I think more is better.
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Old 01-30-2012, 11:47 AM   #7
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I have the steadyfast system and It works well and I am very happy with the system. Why would you want to drag more weight around it you don't have too?
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Old 02-01-2012, 07:54 PM   #8
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Steady fast

I specifically chose the Steady Fast because of the longer arms. Longer arms triangulating works very well (I'm sure an engineer can better explain torque moments etc to illustrate the advantages of this design). Must be seen to be believed.

Instructions are thorough and even included drill bits. The owner even included his cell phone # in case you have any questions. I first met the owner at the national rally in ABQ a few years back. I purchased the kit for my 5er, as well as a deep well 9/16 socket with a drill adapter that he was selling. I walked away without the adapter. The owner remembered me, and included it when he shipped me my Steady Fast system. Honesty and integrity - rare these days.
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Old 02-03-2012, 04:37 PM   #9
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Got our Steady Fast today, will be a week or so before I am ready to install it but will let you know how easy or difficult the installation is after I complete it. I did order the extra 2 footpads thinking it would give a little more stability.
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Old 02-03-2012, 05:21 PM   #10
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That would be perfect timing for me to decide/order them for my new Cougar.
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Old 02-03-2012, 06:05 PM   #11
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My TT has electric stabelizers, whereas the arms swing out rather than straight down as in crank jacks......like the theory, but have been told it won't work for me. If any one has them on electric stabelizers weigh in here!
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Old 02-03-2012, 07:49 PM   #12
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Jim,

I went with two extra footpads also just to keep everything equal. I think it looks better with all pads the same.

Here's a tip for drilling into the trailers I-Beams and keeping the drill bit cool and in good shape; Put cutting oil into a small short cup (I may have used the lid from a can of spray paint) and dip the tip of the bit into it often. It really made drilling up side down much better. A full face shield was a big help keeping the cuttings out of eyes and face. If I recall correctly I believe I clamped the SteadyFast attaching parts to the I-Beams to make certain the holes were properly aligned.

Good luch with your installation!
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Old 02-04-2012, 06:27 AM   #13
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With the Steadyfast system will I still need the in-between tires adjustable wheel chocks?
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Old 02-04-2012, 07:06 AM   #14
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Chock

I have the steadyfast and it is rock solid.... I do still use an x-chock between the wheels
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Old 02-04-2012, 07:07 AM   #15
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Wheel chocks

I would continue to use the chocks for a bunch of reasons, just my perspective though.
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Old 02-04-2012, 07:19 AM   #16
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With the Steadyfast system will I still need the in-between tires adjustable wheel chocks?
Yes. The SteadyFast won't prevent the trailer from rolling if you're on a sloped site.

And locking the wheels and tires in place is always the first step in stabilizing an RV.
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Old 02-04-2012, 08:40 PM   #17
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Bottle jacks. Campco, Walmart $39.00 for four. Put on each side of trailer for and aft of wheels. Stops bouncing from tires and springs. SteadyFast and other systems don't stop this movement.
40 bucks vs 500 bucks. Even a caveman can figure this out.
Really? Speaking from experience? . . . hmmm. Must have watched too many Geico commercials (the caveman thingy - old material). Didn't pay 500 bucks either but as long as you're happy with your $40 investment that's great. If you check around you'll be hard pressed to find any disappointed SteadyFast customers.

I can speak from experience however, that our camper was rock solid under extremely high wind conditions with our SteadyFast setup. The 30 seconds it takes to walk around the 5'ver and lock each brace isn't bad either.

Your 2 cents appreciated however - have fun!
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I have ordered the scissor type wheel chocks from PPL and will use them with the Steady Fast. All info on this forum is greatly appreciated, thank all who have weighed in and any future comments are welcome. Thanks Rick, I will heed your advice.
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Old 02-05-2012, 07:32 AM   #19
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The SteadyFast system will most likely be what I order also. I will need to check out the "PPL" that you are ordering the wheel chocks from?
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Old 02-05-2012, 07:46 AM   #20
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I think the steadyfasy is getting ordered very soon ( can't install till cougar is out os storage) as for the $40 over the $ 500 I priced it at about $300 and there is no way I would ever pump 4 jacks under my trailer maybe back in the 70's. Tech. has come a long way
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