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05-09-2015, 08:45 PM
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Location: Vacaville
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JT Strongarms
Just installed JT Strongarms on our 2015 Columbus 320RS. What a difference, they work great. We are very happy with the purchase and they were easy to install. My question for those who have them is, do you remove the T-handles when traveling or tighten them down once the landing gear is up.
Thanks,
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2015 Columbus 320RS
2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
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05-09-2015, 08:50 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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I made my own and made L handles so they wouldn't turn while traveling. A T handle will turn, so IF it were me, I would cut one side off or just use the T and tighten them. Only problem is always remembering to tighten them. With my CRS, can't rely on memory anymore. 
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05-09-2015, 09:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paluka44
Just installed JT Strongarms on our 2015 Columbus 320RS. What a difference, they work great. We are very happy with the purchase and they were easy to install. My question for those who have them is, do you remove the T-handles when traveling or tighten them down once the landing gear is up.
Thanks,
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I tighten mine up, but also have not and they're still here...so I'd say whatever your comfortable with.
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05-09-2015, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Illinois
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Never tighten them when up and traveling. Haven't lost one yet.
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2012 F350 CC DRW - 6.7L PSD
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05-09-2015, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kansas
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Walley World has 8" Velcro straps with a hole in one end. We put the threaded end of the T thru the hole and wrap the Velcro strap around the arm and T to hold it from turning during travel.
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05-09-2015, 10:16 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by QCCowboy
Never tighten them when up and traveling. Haven't lost one yet.
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05-22-2015, 07:26 AM
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My T handles were exposed to a Canadian winter and have enough corrosion now they don't move.
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2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
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05-22-2015, 07:55 AM
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Old Ram Guy
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Chambersburg, PA
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I'm not sure if they are exactly the same, but I installed the Steadyfast stabilizers on my TT just last weekend and the instructions said to tighten the T handles during travel.
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05-22-2015, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: South East Michigan
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Quote:
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Same Here.
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05-22-2015, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
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JEALOUS.... I am too tight/broke to have these...
I don't guess I need them to set in the driveway
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05-22-2015, 10:07 AM
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Thank you Turbs... I have been thinking of building some.... My building usually works...it's just not always cheaper. I work in pipe, valves and fitting business...I have access to the pipe/tube to make them. I thought about the cargo bars to make them..they are $20+ ea and I would be just as well off to buy them...I have been trying to figure building a surge system. I gotta get an electrical, computer and engineering background... and I am in. Maybe I should just spend the $300 or so
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05-22-2015, 10:16 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iwannacamp
Thank you Turbs... I have been thinking of building some.... My building usually works...it's just not always cheaper. I work in pipe, valves and fitting business...I have access to the pipe/tube to make them. I thought about the cargo bars to make them..they are $20+ ea and I would be just as well off to buy them...I have been trying to figure building a surge system. I gotta get an electrical, computer and engineering background... and I am in. Maybe I should just spend the $300 or so
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If you can get pipe that telescopes, you can make a complete sets for the whole trailer much cheaper than manufactured ones.
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