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09-23-2016, 09:40 AM
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12" PADS direct from LCi. $33.60 each.
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09-23-2016, 12:25 PM
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this is all it is
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09-23-2016, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DutchRv
this is all it is
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How much do they cost?
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09-23-2016, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TakeItEasy
The only time I put something under my big foot levelers is if i need more height or there is mud.
Do you have problems with yours sinking?
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No, we haven't had any problems with sinking. We just want a little bigger footprint on rocks, etc. Just ordered the large stabilizer jack pads with handles, so that should help.
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09-23-2016, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dalford
How much do they cost?
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Pictured are my standard 9". 12" direct from LCI are $33 each. (metal ones)
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09-23-2016, 02:01 PM
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I guess a few 10" pieces of 2x10 thrown in a milk crate is too country eh?
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09-23-2016, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by trbomax
I guess a few 10" pieces of 2x10 thrown in a milk crate is too country eh?
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No.That works fine. Plus the fact you can use that also under your wheels, if the leveler takes them off the ground.
I would go for the 12" foot pad AND a few 2x12s.
The area of a 9" foot pad is 254.48 square inch.
The area of a 12" foot pad id 452.40 square inch. You almost double the area, thus almost cut the psi in half on those pads, less sinking... (58psi vs 33psi)
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09-23-2016, 06:46 PM
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Here is how I see it..
Snap pads are $26.25 ea delivered vs $33 for 12" foot (delivered?)
They increase your footprint to 420 sq. in. verses 452 sq. in. for 12 inch foot pad.
They don't rust.
They are green, made from recycled tires, in the USA.
Don't need to carry a milk cart full of 2x12's that take up space in storage and can get really dirty.
Don't need to do anything at a park that requires something under your pad.
Nice when when weather is bad for speed of setup and tear down.
They look nice and are substantial.
I just think they are a good option but different strokes for different folks 
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09-23-2016, 08:00 PM
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Our usual campground has asphalt pads in the full hookup section. Right now we use several 2x6's and/or 4x4's even if I don't need the added height. You can see where others haven't used any type of pad under their jacks with the smaller footprint and they've sunk into the soft asphalt on a hot day. It's a lot like the motorcycle riders who don't carry a pad for their kickstand on a hot day. I just consider it common courtesy even when it's not requested. I'll be switching to the plastic pads by next year but the wood has served us well so far and it's pretty convenient.
I'm curious on the area math on the pads folks are talking about. How does a 12" pad have 452 sq ins? When I went to school, area = pi x radius^2 for a circle or side x side for a square. That gives you either 113 sq ins or 144 sq ins. Am I misunderstanding something? Just curious!
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09-23-2016, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Exlimey
Our usual campground has asphalt pads in the full hookup section. Right now we use several 2x6's and/or 4x4's even if I don't need the added height. You can see where others haven't used any type of pad under their jacks with the smaller footprint and they've sunk into the soft asphalt on a hot day. It's a lot like the motorcycle riders who don't carry a pad for their kickstand on a hot day. I just consider it common courtesy even when it's not requested. I'll be switching to the plastic pads by next year but the wood has served us well so far and it's pretty convenient.
I'm curious on the area math on the pads folks are talking about. How does a 12" pad have 452 sq ins? When I went to school, area = pi x radius^2 for a circle or side x side for a square. That gives you either 113 sq ins or 144 sq ins. Am I misunderstanding something? Just curious!
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It's even less than that isn't it? 3.14 times (4.5x4.5) = 64 sq in. In my post about snap pads are I just used the earlier posters numbers....
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09-23-2016, 08:47 PM
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My bad, I calculated 9 inch, you 12".. You are absolutely correct...
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09-23-2016, 08:56 PM
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The first calcs were using diameter instead of radius. Had me confused for a bit 
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09-23-2016, 09:06 PM
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I was wondering if it was the common core math that they teach these days.....lol
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09-23-2016, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Exlimey
I was wondering if it was the common core math that they teach these days.....lol
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No, it was just an honest mistake using diameter for radius...
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09-23-2016, 10:58 PM
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Just a bit of humor. I actually meant my question for the first post that made the miscalculation. I figured that you had just quoted from that. It's all good.
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09-23-2016, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Exlimey
Just a bit of humor. I actually meant my question for the first post that made the miscalculation. I figured that you had just quoted from that. It's all good.
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LOL, no actually I responded and then deleted a post where I had used the diameter instead of the radius... I was not offended at all and I know what you mean about common core math...
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09-24-2016, 06:38 AM
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I am guessing the 452 number for a 12" diameter pad came from the pi r^2 or 113 sq inches foe a single pad and 452 for all 4 levelers (4 X113). The snap pads are 11" wide in an octagon not quite a circle, but I don't have the measurement of one side. So the approximate area of the snap pad is 95 sq inches or 380 sq inches for all 4 levelers.
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09-24-2016, 06:52 AM
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An addendum (I love math). The length of the side of the snap pad is 4.56". The area will be 100.5 sq inches. Or 402 sq inches for 4 levelers. That is much more than the approximately 63.5 sq inches for a 9" pad or 254 sq inches for all 4 levelers. That aside I would look to adding these to avoid the bending and stooping to put wood or some additional pad under the levels pads.
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09-24-2016, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Safety
An addendum (I love math). The length of the side of the snap pad is 4.56". The area will be 100.5 sq inches. Or 402 sq inches for 4 levelers. That is much more than the approximately 63.5 sq inches for a 9" pad or 254 sq inches for all 4 levelers. That aside I would look to adding these to avoid the bending and stooping to put wood or some additional pad under the levels pads.
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Seems about right on! Snappad says their foot increases the area by 65% which is 103 sq-in. Gonna start calling you Mr Math
Since you enjoy math please look at my post about a Sidewinder 5th wheel hitch and help me understand why the center of gravity is moved some off the rear axle. So as not to hijack this post maybe you could respond in that thread. Here is the thread... http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...es-118711.html
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