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10-13-2018, 06:21 PM
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We have had ours for about a year and would get them again.
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10-13-2018, 07:10 PM
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In in a grass/dirt pad that has taken a considerable amount if rain. When I lowered my Jack's, the sunk into the earth about 4 inches front and back. I tried my old orange levelingno blocks fro our trailer from our trailer days. They broke and also sunk. I went to a local home depot and had several cuts of two by tens. I just needed to cover more ground space to reduce the linkage. Not sure if the snap pads would have helped.
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Newmar Baystar 3609
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10-14-2018, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Warrenton, MO
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Snap Pads work great for me
My 40' coach was leaving depressed bowls in my asphalt driveway. The jacks have a rounded pad on them. I bought the Snap Pads and have not had any problems since. They were very easy to put on. The surface area is over double the original pad, and the flat shape distributes the weight better than the original dished jack pads. The dished pads concentrated all of the weight in a very small area until they sank in 3" to reach full surface area.
I will definitely have Snap Pads, or something like it, on jack RV I have in the future.
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10-14-2018, 10:08 AM
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#46
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On soft ground I use a 2x12x36 on the rear jacks. Anything less just sinks in and then you have to clean the pad and of course you are unlevel.
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10-14-2018, 11:40 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin
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I've seen the videos and wonder if water, dirt, and gravel collect on the top of the jack feet? They looked like there would be a raised edge around the pads and that's making me wonder about them.
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2005 Itasca Sunrise 33', W20 Chassis, Ultrapower, Henderson Trac Bar
2012 Chevy Captiva Sport AWD, ReadyBrute Elite Tow Bar, Blue Ox Base Plate, Protect-A-Tow
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10-14-2018, 12:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Easyrider
I've seen the videos and wonder if water, dirt, and gravel collect on the top of the jack feet? They looked like there would be a raised edge around the pads and that's making me wonder about them.
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Everything collects on top of the jack pads and will fall off going down the road unless you spend several minutes cleaning them off after you raise them.
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10-14-2018, 05:04 PM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Florence,Ms.
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Interesting thread.Seems that people are about equally divided on the usefulness of these pads.I think I'm gonna order a set and give them a try.
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10-14-2018, 08:33 PM
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10-14-2018, 08:57 PM
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Total waste of money. Never needed them.
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10-17-2018, 08:50 AM
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I started this thread back in April because I had 2 situations where our factory jack pads dug down into soft ground while leveling. One time it actually bent the foot on one of the jacks.
I cut up a 2 x 12 to place under the jacks when on soft ground.
I purchased the RV Snap Pads shortly after starting this thread.
Since we installed the Snap Pads we have travelled about 10,000 miles and made at least 50 stops. Not once did we have an issue with the jacks sinking into the ground.
We would highly recommend the RV Snap Pads.
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2018 Thor Hurricane 29 M
2018 Chevy Equinox Tow Vehicle
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12-23-2018, 09:56 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Ringgold, Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KeysVal
I started this thread back in April because I had 2 situations where our factory jack pads dug down into soft ground while leveling. One time it actually bent the foot on one of the jacks.
I cut up a 2 x 12 to place under the jacks when on soft ground.
I purchased the RV Snap Pads shortly after starting this thread.
Since we installed the Snap Pads we have travelled about 10,000 miles and made at least 50 stops. Not once did we have an issue with the jacks sinking into the ground.
We would highly recommend the RV Snap Pads.
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Ditto, 5 stars
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12-23-2018, 10:13 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Ringgold, Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bharrisv65
Some people use their awning pole or something similar but I fashioned something out of an unused broom handle. I used an "L" shelf bracket, screwing it to the end of the handle. This allows me to push my jack pads under the levelers without having to crawl underneath. I also have my home-made pads and wheel chocks linked together with small chains so all I have to do is use the "L" bracket as a hook to retrieve them all from one side of the MH when departing...easy peezy..... I'm sure the Snap Pads work great and I can afford to buy them without an issue but why spend $200 when as a matter of just convenience if unnecessary? Also, since you should chock your wheels, placing the pads is just one more step and gives me a chance to assess the site, checking for obstructions, room for slideouts, awning, etc. To each his own I'm just a frugal man!  |
Some might say cheap just saying.
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12-23-2018, 10:18 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Ringgold, Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Micki-D
Some might say cheap just saying.
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Pardon previous reply - that's my 72-YO "adolescent" husband playing a joke on me! Apologies.
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12-23-2018, 06:53 PM
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#56
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Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: CA
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Lol. 72 years young! :-)
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