Jack Pads for 364

[JLud]

Looking at Pads, a lot to choose from.

Some of these on Ebay for a good price, any reason to avoid or be concerned? Looks like these are the special duty ones an extra " thick but price is good. Will be about the same price as Hosspads Motorcoach size but will be a bit bigger.

Appreciate the thoughts before i send the cash

http://www.realworktrucks.com/outrig...igger-pad.html

[Ford Idaho]

Made mine out of a 2X6 sandwiched between 1/4 in plywood and the coated it with Flex seal.

They are about 12X12, used Nylon rope screwed to the side for handles.

Cost was the two cans of Flex seal.

[Islander]

just checking.... are you looking for ridged jack pads ?

The 'Hoss-Pads' look to be a little flexible and would conform to the terrain.
However, would certainly provide a good 'pad' for under your leveling jacks.

The 'Special Duty Outrigger Pad Model#: DU-D15152'... looks like they are priced per each on the website @ $146.30 and quite heavy...am I missing something here ?

'Ford Idaho".... and I are on the same page.... simply make them out of wood and some good paint....or the 'flex seal' as suggested.
If you don't have the equipment to cut the wood to size... most lumberyards will cut to size for you.

Good luck in your choice.

Islander

[JLud]

Well, I can get the special duty ones for less than 40 each shipped....so that led me to the question of why so expensive, must be better, etc? Id prefer not to have wood for splinters etc down the road.

Thanks,

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by JLud

Well, I can get the special duty ones for less than 40 each shipped....so that led me to the question of why so expensive, must be better, etc? Id prefer not to have wood for splinters etc down the road.

Thanks,

The Flex seal has been a factor for splinters, there has been none I can see.

However.
Camco RV 44595 Jack Stabilizer Pads Pack of 4 | eBay

[RVnut]

curious why you need anything under the pads.. For 5 years I have used the jacks the way they come on gravel or concrete with no problems

[Iggy]

JLud

You don't need something that heavy for a Georgetown.
I have 4 of these from Camping World when I'm in a grassy campgrounds.
Oversize Jack Pads, Set of 2 - Prime Engineered Plastics Corp RKCW819005 - Tongue Jacks - Camping World

Iggy

[JLud]

I know that some areas around me have asphalt parking pads, and they are a requirement on those. Also, if i ever use off gravel or concrete for the most part.

I know I dont really "need" the bigger ones, I just dont care for the plastic camco type ones as several cracked just from my travel trailer while leveling. I wanted something big enough to make sure i can place them right, and the rubber type seemed to be the best fit.

Long story short, those DICA pads sell for like 146 each....picked up 4 new for 150 out the door (didnt ask why)...so its probably more than i need to spend, but i figure with the lifetime warranty my worst case is replacement or resell down the road.

[WDW]

I have some 2x8 cut in to blocks that fit and can be stacked. I even used fancy yellow paint.


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[Starboard]

I use some precut 2x10's. Why spend money on stuff like that, I don't understand...

[ChrisAndGarren]

we used the hosspad extreme (14x14) for ours - they have worked great.

We did just get a set of these, but haven't yet installed them.

Automatic RV Leveling Jack Pads - RV SnapPad

They are the same material as the hosspads, but you don't have to put them down every time. (I've tried to leave my hosspads behind twice....when we did our packup in the wrong order)

Garren

[Steelhorzz]

Made mine from 2X12s. Then used dry wall screws to make them into 4x12s. Nylon rope attached to the sides to swing them under, and pull them out. Not counting the trip to Home Depot, 15 minutes work. About $20.
When and If they ever break.... Recycle in the campfire!! ��

[JLud]

Yeah...I could have got wood cheaper and painted, screwed, or sealed and replaced when broke, but I just wanted something easy to maintain, with no worries for splinters and that I can use for a lifetime without worrying.

Sounds like some great low cost options that work well for many, but when I saw something I could get 4 of new for the price of 1 I figured I would take the leap. The "value" part of me had to get them...much like my wife is attracted to a sale at Kohls (I had a 20% off coupon!)

[rvpezzano]

I got mine from Northern Tool on Ebay. Quality Plastics Utility Block 4 pack for 80.00 plus 12.50 shipping. I got mine in May of 2014. Nice and easy to use and very durable!

[JLud]

well...i think i found where the person on Ebay got them so cheap...government auction in his area in december of last year....think he spent a whole 281 bucks on 59 of these DICA pads that sell for 146 each for some reason (probably just the government price, civilian world probably 46 bucks).

Better than stolen, and they arrived in plastic wraps and are the real deal....more heavy duty than i will ever need with a lifetime warranty. Hes sold out now.

[Modmike]

JLud,

Are these the ones? I am thinking of getting some. $100 for 4.

[JLud]

They are similar, found good reviews on the Bigfoot pads. I wanted a larger area to make sure I had some room for error when placing them so that's why I wanted the 15" square ones. Mine are hefty and 14 pounds each, probably over killed it a bit!


I also saw those utility blocks from Northern tool but they didn't have them in stock, probably a good option as well.

[mogman]

2ea 4x12 for the rear, 2ea 2x10 for the front. Had em for 4 years---haven't sunk yet!!