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Bionic_Man
Explorer
Jun 07, 2013

JT's Elephant Foot Jack Pads

Has anyone used the JT's Elephant Foot Jack Pads for the landing gear of their 5er?

I am in need of a new set of pads for my landing gear. I unhitched on asphalt last year, and it was hot enough that the front of the trailer sank in and bent my OEM pads, so I need to replace what I have. I found a couple places on line that look like they sell them for around $79, which isn't too bad. Any thoughts on the?

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  • HWR's avatar
    HWR
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2013
    I agree with the 2x8 treated boards. I cut mine about 24" long. Store flat and easy and it's cheap.
  • rattleNsmoke's avatar
    rattleNsmoke
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2013
    I use a couple of 2X8X10" boards if needed. Real easy and they last a long time.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jun 07, 2013
    rjsurfer wrote:
    Why the need for pads at all?

    Maybe my 25' 5th wheel is light but I NEVER have used anything under my landing gear pads (unless it's to help level)

    Even my scissor jacks in the rear.

    KISS principal.

    Ron W.


    Less wear and dirt on the LG. I use 1-1/2" plywood pads about 10" square
  • mark5w's avatar
    mark5w
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2013
    I use pieces of Trex decking. Won't rot and held up fine for 2 5th wheels so far (2006-2013). I doesn't have to be the Trex brand either. Any composite decking will do.
  • Stefonius's avatar
    Stefonius
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2013
    I use a pair of 12x12 stone pavers that I bought from Lowe's for about $1 each. They have tremendous compressive strength, and if they fracture or get to gnarly on the underside, I can replace them for less than the price of a cup of coffee.
  • rjsurfer's avatar
    rjsurfer
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2013
    Why the need for pads at all?

    Maybe my 25' 5th wheel is light but I NEVER have used anything under my landing gear pads (unless it's to help level)

    Even my scissor jacks in the rear.

    KISS principal.

    Ron W.
  • JEBar's avatar
    JEBar
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2013
    for much the same reason, we have been using Bigfoot Outrigger Pads for the last couple of years .... they have performed well on all surfaces we have parked

    Jim

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