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Thread: Snap Pads vs. Jack Blocks
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02-15-2023, 02:38 PM #41
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02-15-2023, 04:08 PM #42
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We just picked up our new 376 last October and have only been to a couple of different sites, so I can't really speak as to whether the pads or blocks are better. or if you only need one or the other. I bought the snap pads mainly for long term protection for the steel pads. I figured it would be better to have a pair of "tennis shoes" on rather than going bare foot. I'm sure the metal pads by themselves would be pretty durable, but I figured over time they might begin to rust and have to be replaced, so I just bought pads up front to protect my investment. BTW, thanks for your service and enjoy your retirement.
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02-17-2023, 06:18 PM #43
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Hi Jamie, First, thanks for your service to our country!! I have seen several of the Andersen buckets that were cracked, not a good sight if they are yours. I have been camping for 40+ years and have been amazed that no matter how much you spend for an RV, wood blocks are still almost a necessity. I seriously looked at the Snap Pads and realized that they just increase the size of the footprint on the leg. Ended up going with pressure treated 2x12's that I painted with Flex Seal. I can then move them to various spots to keep the legs from extending any farther than needed. I also see that you are towing with a 2500HD. What kind of payload do you have with that because that is one heavy trailer? Enjoy your retirement coming up.
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02-18-2023, 09:56 AM #44
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I have Snap Pads on my landing gear only. I stay over night a lot at truck stops or Walmart and I don't unhitch. I take the weight off the truck by lowering the landing gear just enough to let the truck raise up a little. I think the rest of the jacks are too low as they are, so putting snap pads on will be a problem. I very rarely use any blocks under the jacks unless absolutely necessary.
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02-18-2023, 04:36 PM #45
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I raised my leveling jacks 2 holes after putting on the snap pads. I probably needed only 1 hole for the snap pads, but I thought they were a little too low from the factory.
It's an easy task, but you need some strength and a big torque wrench to get the bolts to 80-120 ft-lbs depending on your unit.
Here's where they were before I raised them.
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02-19-2023, 08:02 AM #46
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We have had our auto leveling now for over 3 years, thought I would never like it as it would be just one more thing to break.
I have to admint it is great. As far as adding anything to the jacks, I only us
e a plastic ornage pad under each leg just to take up any variations and there is a residue of bug spray on them that helps keep those nasty pests out. As far as sway, wiggle or whatever, yeah when rear or front seem to be extended more, it does have a littel more wiggle. If the front is low due to camp spot, We carry an extra couple bags of legos that i use if it may over extend. With the wiggle, let the neighbors try to figure out what is going on! ! !Jeff & Karen
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