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12-22-2018, 08:38 AM
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Freightliner Owners Club
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RV Leveling Blocks
After reading a description and watching a video of Utility Block RV Leveling Blocks, I considered a purchase, but cannot locate them.
Can you provide a source? Any advice on a set for a motorhome that doesn't mean a run on the bank?
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12-22-2018, 09:09 AM
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We bought the ones below and like them. I am not certain though how long they will hold up. So far so good.
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12-22-2018, 11:29 AM
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They are made by Quality Plastics. Bought my second set at the link below, which directly ties to the manufacturer. I bought my first set and liked them so much I bought a second set. Tried the yellow plastic ones but they break and sink into loose sand. I now carry two sets and have considered a third to help with adjusting the height of my wheels.
Quality products for the Camping, Motor Home, and RV enthusias
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12-22-2018, 07:17 PM
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I have a couple of sets I got at Lazydays when they had them on sale. They work pretty good under our motorhome. However, don't use them directly on gravel, as the bottoms will dent, and they won't be stackable any more. Now when I need them on gravel, I put them on wood blocks. Oh, and I use them under the levelers as well as the wheels.
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12-22-2018, 07:24 PM
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Any advice on a set for a motorhome that doesn't mean a run on the bank?
A hardware store that sells treated lumber and buy 2X10s and 4X4s. Then cut into foot long lengths and stack as needed. They are fairly light, won't collapse, and no big deal if you want to leave one buried in the mud somewhere.
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12-23-2018, 12:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThePowells
Any advice on a set for a motorhome that doesn't mean a run on the bank?
A hardware store that sells treated lumber and buy 2X10s and 4X4s. Then cut into foot long lengths and stack as needed. They are fairly light, won't collapse, and no big deal if you want to leave one buried in the mud somewhere.
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Great advice, I have buried more than one
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12-24-2018, 01:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chindog
I have a couple of sets I got at Lazydays when they had them on sale. They work pretty good under our motorhome. However, don't use them directly on gravel, as the bottoms will dent, and they won't be stackable any more. Now when I need them on gravel, I put them on wood blocks. Oh, and I use them under the levelers as well as the wheels.
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When the bottoms get dented/bent, they cannot "nest" in the other pads as you mentioned, Therefore, I spray paint the dented ones so I know to always use them on the bottom of my stacks. That way, I can continue to use the dented/bent-bottomed ones and they protect the good ones.
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12-24-2018, 01:44 PM
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I also made ours out of treated lumber. I used treated 2x10s and also treated plywood. I cut enough plywood to put 1 layer on the bottom and 1 layer on the top. Screwed them on with cheap dry wall screws. The plywood keeps them from falling apart if the 2x10s dry out and crack. I've had the same set for over a decade now and they work great and are very inexpensive compared to the store bought plastic ones, and are much more rigid and don't bend at all when I drive up onto them. I made 8 of them so I could put 4 under the jacks and still have 4 left for under the wheels if needed.
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12-24-2018, 01:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedT
After reading a description and watching a video of Utility Block RV Leveling Blocks, I considered a purchase, but cannot locate them.
Can you provide a source? Any advice on a set for a motorhome that doesn't mean a run on the bank?
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Check my post on this thread:
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/thin...ml#post4557790
It's post #58
Lynn
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12-24-2018, 02:25 PM
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Location: Wisconsin, Florida
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We bought leveling pads that are used for outriggers on bucket trucks etc. 3/4" x 16x16 with built in handle. 30,000 capacity each. Smooth and waterproof.
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12-24-2018, 09:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThePowells
Any advice on a set for a motorhome that doesn't mean a run on the bank?
A hardware store that sells treated lumber and buy 2X10s and 4X4s. Then cut into foot long lengths and stack as needed. They are fairly light, won't collapse, and no big deal if you want to leave one buried in the mud somewhere.
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I used to use wood as you stated, I got it free from scrap piles at construction sites -with permission. I did not however use treated, it's too heavy to haul around and position IMO.
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03-30-2019, 01:05 PM
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I bought a 4 x 8 sheet of 3/4" plywood and cut it into 16" squares. I screwed the squares together to make 3" thick pads to go under the jacks. They weigh about 13# each and the plywood cost was $35. I have some of the yellow plastic blocks from the last class C RV. I use those under the wheels if they would be off the ground. There is not a lot of weight on them once the jacks are down.
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03-30-2019, 02:01 PM
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I have used wood and plastic blocks and none are good over the long haul. I reicently found, but have not yet purchased, blocks made out of used tires and made for the construction industry called outriggers. As soon as I get to my summer home I am going to order a set. I am also looking into Snap Pads but they are not yet available for my Itasca that has 12 inch pads on the rear.
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