6 point leveling jack pads

VICSXLR · 03-15-2016, 09:26 AM

Hello, Soon I will take delivery of a 2016 Thunderbolt 420AMP! I'm looking for thoughts on what I should use for a pad under the leveling jacks. Or maybe none? It will mostly be on gravel but there's a chance the rear jacks could be on sandy soil.... ie wood blocks, paver block or nothing? Thank You!

extremebike · 03-15-2016, 09:43 AM

I use 2 x 10 or 12 under the pads. It just helps to spread the weight. Grass is the worst and need the wood under the pads. I put water repellant on mine so I don't have a soggy mess to deal with when packing up.

I use a plastic scraper to get the stuck on stuff.

darvinstone · 03-15-2016, 12:30 PM

Automatic RV Leveling Jack Pads - RV SnapPad

VICSXLR · 03-16-2016, 06:12 PM

Thanks for the great ideas!

tmilicia · 03-16-2016, 07:06 PM

Thanks Stan. Just ordered a set for my XLR. You and Rodney are gonna cost me a lot of money this camping season. Lol.

If anyone else is thinking about ordering some snap pads, I have a 10% discount code good until March 26.

egladden · 03-16-2016, 08:28 PM

I am going to buy a set for my 425

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mark.g · 03-17-2016, 05:04 AM

I've been using 2x12 cut into 12 inch squares. The nice thing about them is that I can stack them if needed to help compensate for unlevel ground preventing unnecessary extension of one or more levelers. Been eyeing the snappads, but have not decided to pull the trigger yet. Might wait a bit to see if the prices come down a bit. Seem a little pricey for pads made of recycled tires. They are definitely appealing though.

Witch Doctor · 03-17-2016, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mark.g

I've been using 2x12 cut into 12 inch squares. The nice thing about them is that I can stack them if needed to help compensate for unlevel ground preventing unnecessary extension of one or more levelers. Been eyeing the snappads, but have not decided to pull the trigger yet. Might wait a bit to see if the prices come down a bit. Seem a little pricey for pads made of recycled tires. They are definitely appealing though.

I use pads made out of 2x12 treated wood when needed. I looked at the snap pads and really to me they will not give much of a bigger surface to help with the weight distribution needed. The bigger the pad the more stability. to me they just look like a cap put on the foot to keep the bottom clean....

OldCoot · 03-17-2016, 06:27 AM

Covered some Lynx blocks with alum tread plate. Works good for me.

chpence1 · 03-17-2016, 08:17 AM

Congratulations!

Homebrew · 03-17-2016, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OldCoot

Covered some Lynx blocks with alum tread plate. Works good for me.

Nice job ! But I guess you loose the stacking feature of the blocks .

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Jon A · 03-17-2016, 04:15 PM

Progressive Industries RV Surge and Electrical Protection industry lea

Just purchased a set of these. Very heavy duty pads. I liked the big 16" footprint.

Witch Doctor · 03-17-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OldCoot

Covered some Lynx blocks with alum tread plate. Works good for me.

Those work great, except for the round 8" plate it really wouldn't work to expand your foot area. the round snap on would do the same without drilling wholes and trying to bolt them to the round disk pad on a big foot or level up system and still wouldn't increase the area that you want to stabilize the system. That is what I have against the snap pads.

Theodge · 03-17-2016, 04:44 PM

How do I get the 10% discount code you said was available

Witch Doctor · 03-17-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon A

Progressive Industries RV Surge and Electrical Protection industry lea

Just purchased a set of these. Very heavy duty pads. I liked the big 16" footprint.

Those are nice a BIG FOOT PRINT If I didn't carry wooded ones that what I would buy the bigger the foot print the more stable it becomes.

justpassinthru · 03-17-2016, 07:06 PM

Do those leveling jack pads you bought come in square shapes a i have a TT not. 5th wheel. ?

justpassinthru · 03-17-2016, 07:09 PM

Where did you buy your diamond plate from

offduty11 · 03-17-2016, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by darvinstone

Automatic RV Leveling Jack Pads - RV SnapPad

I purchased a set and like them. I think they were worth the money.

OldCoot · 03-17-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gljurczyk

Those work great, except for the round 8" plate it really wouldn't work to expand your foot area. the round snap on would do the same without drilling wholes and trying to bolt them to the round disk pad on a big foot or level up system and still wouldn't increase the area that you want to stabilize the system. That is what I have against the snap pads.

8" Dia = 50.26 sq. in. 8.25" Sq = 68.06 sq. in. So you gain 17.8 sq. in.

rjshiflet · 03-18-2016, 05:52 AM

We stayed at an RV park one time where the owner worked at a sawmill and they had a variety of scrap wood free for the use - or taking. We left there with several blocks of wood that are basically 8"x8"x8". I attached cheap cast iron handles to them and they go everywhere with us.

I don't guess it's a proven theory, but for us it seems having the legs extended about 8" less than we would otherwise (along with the use of a 5th wheel tripod stabilizer) there is very little if any movement in our trailer generally.

Not sure what type of wood it is, but it's not an overly dense "hardwood" so it's reasonably light-weight and we simply toss them in the bed of the truck when we head out.

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