This has been first significant trip with our 5th wheel where we have found out that not all campsites are as level as they could be. The first time was at a campground in Kentucky on our way to Tennessee. Took us totally by surprise when we hit the auto leveler and the front jacks went to maximum travel with one of front ones not touching the ground after auto level stopped. The campground did offer to move us which we did. The second time was coming back through Kentucky at a different campground where we noticed that the 5th listed to one side so much that I knew we would need additional blocks so as to not over extend the jacks. They provided some 4x4 timbers to put under the jacks so they didn't travel to maximum length.
In the first year our camping sites have been quite level and we did not carry anything to help block the jacks for uneven ground other then some thin yellow pads so the jacks didn't sink into the ground. Needless to say I have been looking on line for options besides carrying blocks of wood with us.
I like the Snap Pads that basically attach permanently to the jack which would eliminate the need for the thin yellow pads we now have to manually align each time we use them as the jacks come down. I have also been looking at the lego type leveling blocks, but wondering which brand (Camco, Tri-Lynx, etc) might work best with the Snap Pads when needed. I understand that Snap Pad might have something in the future to work in conjunction with their current product, but I might not want to wait on that.
At the least I will probably add some 2x10's when I get home this coming week.
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2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2 (40.5ft)
TST Cap System (Tire Monitoring)
2021 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab 4X4 DRW Duramax (replaced 2015 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4 Duramax)
Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch (replaced Demco 18K Auto-slide)
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