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Auto leveling/ strongarms

Ernie_Fergler
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Explorer
A few years back, I noticed a lot of manufacturers were putting JD Strongarm type stabilizers on as standard equipment. Stopped noticing them on the 2018s or around the time auto levels became the standard. Do the auto levelers stabilize enough to make the strongarms unnecessary? Anyone using both? Feel free to tell me how unobservant and unknowlegable I am, my skin is thick.
2016 Ram 3500 dually, Aisen, 4.10 gear, 4x4, 8 ft bed
2020 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
"Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."
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laknox
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Nomad
Ernie Fergler wrote:
A few years back, I noticed a lot of manufacturers were putting JD Strongarm type stabilizers on as standard equipment. Stopped noticing them on the 2018s or around the time auto levels became the standard. Do the auto levelers stabilize enough to make the strongarms unnecessary? Anyone using both? Feel free to tell me how unobservant and unknowlegable I am, my skin is thick.


I have both, from the factory. While the 4-pt auto level is =much= more stable than my old Komfort, with "standard" leveling, there is a noticeable difference when I use the JTs than when I don't.

Lyle
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax
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pcm1959
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We have a solid, box frame fiver with 4 point Quadra Big Foot system. I have a 3 point Steadyfast system. Removed it from our former Cameo and added it to the Lifestyle fiver. Simple and very functional. Only time I choke is if I'm parked on a grade.
2018 GMC Sierra 3500 DRW 4x4 Duramax/Allison
2014 Lifestyle LS36FW
St Augustine, FL

djousma
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Explorer
The only wiggle I get is when someone is at the far rear of the unit, as the furthermost jacks are just behind the wheels, so there is a bit of flex. One more set of jacks at the rear would be nice, but then again these are meant to be mobile ๐Ÿ™‚
Dave
2016 F350 Lariat 4x4 FX4 SRW CC SB 6.7 Magnetic Metallic
2017 Forest River Cardinal 3850RL

Second_Chance
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Explorer II
On many of the new rigs with 6-point hydraulic auto-leveling, the front landing gear have a slight outward slant to them. This helps eliminate the side-to-side motion that the JT Strong Arms are/were designed to handle.

Rob
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ependydad
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We have a 21k toy hauler with the 6 point hydraulic leveling system and will be adding the SteadyFast system come the new year.

Between the kids at the other end of the camper and the washer/dryer, I'm certain my definition of "rock solid" is different than most.

It certainly is not rock solid. We feel a lot of movement and can tell how far the legs are extended (or not).
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Cummins12V98
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Explorer III
lee worsdell wrote:
Better be rock solid its a drv lol


YEP, especially if it weighs 24k like mine.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

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lee_worsdell
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Explorer
Better be rock solid its a drv lol

Ernie_Fergler
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Explorer
Thanks for those replies. My new 5er has auto levelers, but no strongarms so I guess I'll just wait and see if it needs more stabilization.
2016 Ram 3500 dually, Aisen, 4.10 gear, 4x4, 8 ft bed
2020 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
"Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."

Campinghoss
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Explorer
We have the 6 point auto leveling system and the jt strong arms. It stabilizes fine. Our fiver before did not and they do make a difference.
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Cummins12V98
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I use nothing not even wheel chocks on my DRV with 6 point hydraulic leveling. Rock Solid!
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

ACZL
Explorer
Explorer
Our 1st RV didn't have JT's and it was wobbly w/o them. Added and no more wobbly. Got new coach in sig w/6pt and she still wiggles some, but not too bad. Now to go back when we had our previous coach (Cedar Creek Silverback), we knew a couple who had a Creek as well w/ the 6pt and added JT's to it. According to him, took any and all wobbly out of it.

So yes you can add them to a coach w/ 6pt and net very good results. Will just take some time to install them.
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