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Old 08-08-2024, 07:10 AM   #1
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2018 FR3 32DS Snap pads

Hello I am looking at getting snap pads for my rig can anyone give their opinion on them good bad? And can you give me a part number? I'd like to hear from other on what the use? Thanks
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Old 08-08-2024, 07:26 AM   #2
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Here’s a link to snap pad reviews.
They’ve been around for awhile, and I’m pretty sure the reviews are favourable.



https://www.google.com/search?q=Snap...orums.com#ip=1
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Old 08-09-2024, 07:11 AM   #3
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I bought four for my 2014 FR3 a few years ago, definitely worth the money ( I waited for a sale!). Much better than the original metal feet, snaps right on and built to last.
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Old 08-09-2024, 07:36 AM   #4
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How are they better then the metal feet ?

I have a FR30DS and just use the jacks on the ground. I haven't had any issues with them sinking or bending. I see that they are a bigger footprint then stock but it' looks like soft material, so it shouldn't be able to support more.

I have read about people losing them, can you buy one replacement ?
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Old 08-09-2024, 08:12 AM   #5
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That's the point, they are a little bit bigger foot print then the original feet. They are not really "soft material", but do have a little flexibility. I put mine on 4 years ago and haven't lost any (yet), and I'm happy with them. Don't know about individual purchase.
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Old 08-09-2024, 09:51 AM   #6
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How are they better then the metal feet ?

I have a FR30DS and just use the jacks on the ground. I haven't had any issues with them sinking or bending. I see that they are a bigger footprint then stock but it' looks like soft material, so it shouldn't be able to support more.

I have read about people losing them, can you buy one replacement ?
I’ve had them on our 5th wheel for almost 10 years. I lost the front landing gear Snap Pad when I hit a large tire retread on the road. Never lost any others.

I just replaced all 6 along with the metal feet that were rusting.

They are heavy duty and made from recycled tires, I believe. They increase the footprint by about 40% (according to their website). I can really see the difference

There are some campgrounds that have asphalt pads that require putting something i\under standard jack pads but the Snap Pad takes care of this. Albeit, there are not many campgrounds like this..lol

I love them and you can buy just one. I’m not sure what size you need but I use 9” pads. Here is link to just 1…
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Jack-Pad...ad/SP54FR.html
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Old 08-09-2024, 05:01 PM   #7
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I've had them for almost 5 years. They do help in the rocky/dirt sites giving us some additional steadiness at those sites. We've put almost 25k miles and they are still tight on the levelers.

One other thing that is nice, is that RV parks love them too and so you don't have to carry additional wood or plastic blocks to meet their requirements for leveling on a lot of asphalt surfaces.
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