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baraff · 10-06-2017, 10:03 AM

I was always under the assumption the entire tread surface of a tire should be supported when using leveling blocks.
So I was a bit surprised when I received my Camco Fast Ten leveling blocks to see that the tires rest on 4 nubs. In the case of the 4x2 blocks made by Camco, which are made for dual wheel RVs, you have both tires sitting on 8 plastic nubs, which don't even begin to support the entire tread area.
Am I wrong or is it ok to support tires like this?

Product:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...qh_dp_hza?th=1

Edit: I see now Camco also sells leveling block CAPS, 4/$20. Sneaky.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-44500-L...8ZT7JEEA0EJ3TF

okmunky · 10-06-2017, 10:13 AM

There was a tire expert here several years ago who strongly recommended the caps. Tire damage can result without them.

wingnut60 · 10-06-2017, 10:19 AM

I don't suppose any of your tires might encounter an uneven surface while traveling?
What about parking on gravel?
I can't imagine that sitting the tires on those squares could cause a problem...
But I do think that Camco selling the uneven squares and then selling the squares to provide a flat surface is marketing genius.

MikeandClaudia · 10-06-2017, 10:20 AM

As you can see from other posts, there are a thousand different ways to do things. I found some lighter weight landscape timbers several years ago, and i cut them up, and put two under each jack. But, it is just whatever works for you.

I have seen a number of people that use the plastic ones like you suggested. If I were made of money, I would probably use some of the HD rubber ones that I have seen. But I only use them 1. If I am setting up on soft grass or other soft base. It is not fun to dig your jacks out of 4" of mud. 2. If the site is extra un-level, where I have to have the extra height, or 3. Both of the above. I would rather just but my jacks down and be done with it.

I HATE to be in un-level sites, and I have been know to be picky about getting a site that is not level, but we host a lot, and the Host Site is the Host Site, and there is usually not much you can do about that.

BOTTOM LINE: Find what works for YOU!

Have fun!

emuller1 · 10-06-2017, 03:06 PM

I have the blocks and did not like and have start using these,Camco Wheel Chock and Curved Leveler 44423, they work like a charm and much more durable than the blocks.

Bought a set of 2 for each tire on the side that needs to be raised.

monkey · 10-07-2017, 11:45 AM

For zero cost when we had our class A with duals, I made a set of scrap pressure treated 2x12's, the lower being maybe 12" long, then a step up screwed together , the step up being 6" long. So I could either use the 1 1/2" raise or 3" raise. Nice and flat,,, worked perfect for us... (I'd have to go measure, demensions may be a bit off) I'm still using them for the jacks on our 5vr...
Monkey

okmunky · 10-07-2017, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingnut60

I don't suppose any of your tires might encounter an uneven surface while traveling?
What about parking on gravel?
I can't imagine that sitting the tires on those squares could cause a problem...
But I do think that Camco selling the uneven squares and then selling the squares to provide a flat surface is marketing genius.

The orange Lynx blocks are made like giant Legos and have large bumps on them so they lock together. I believe the issue with tires setting on them is that over a long term the bumps can cause something in the rubber (fibers?) to break.

It would make sense to sell the caps with the blocks, but it would make the cost go up. I have 3 sets of 10 blocks and a set of 4 caps. I boondock a lot. The weight of that much lumber would be significant, but a set blocks weigh only 7 pounds and they come in a case that makes storage easier.