We are putting jack pads on our Xmas list. What size do we need to do the job so that we don't punch through asphalt. I see Camco 6 x 6 at Walmart & Amazon has some Tico 14 x 12. Naturally, the TICO ar much more expensive... Also, what about wheel chocks. Any trouble using the ones that fit between the dual axles? My hubby is afraid that they will be hard to adjust. Lists are going out today... Thanks!

Jack pads? From my experiences the larger they are the faster they break. If there is the slightest uneven surface under them the pressure can break them in a hurry. Personally I use 2X6 pressure treat lumber cut to about 10-12 inches long. Cheap, and if they break, you have fire wood.As for wheel chocks? Go to Harbor Freight. They have some really nice heavy rubber ones that work very well. Best thing is they are also cheap.To the last part of your ?The pads you place between the tires on dual axle trailers work well to help eliminate movement in the trailer. However they are not for all trailers. CW sells a couple of different sizes. But on my fiver I cannot use them because the space between tires is too close for them. So before you go buy some, go measure the distance.

Size of pad - it really depends upon the surface. Some places you really need to spread the load a lot. I have 12x12 pads, and have had them sink into the ground a few times where I had to park on grass and it rained. When I think it might be really soft - I use some 2x8 boards that I have cut into 12 inch lengths. Not because they are less likely to sink in - but because I have handles on them and can pull them out with the claw of a hammer.Between the wheel chocks - I love them. They are easy to adjust and setup. And besides doing a very good job of making sure the trailer cannot roll - they also help reduce movement as we walk around the trailer. Our last trailer - the BAL X-Chocks had to be open to about 8 inches to snug between the tires. The new trailer they are almost closed - about 2.25 inches between the tires.

donn0128 wrote:Jack pads? From my experiences the larger they are the faster they break. If there is the slightest uneven surface under them the pressure can break them in a hurry. Personally I use 2X6 pressure treat lumber cut to about 10-12 inches long. Cheap, and if they break, you have fire wood.As for wheel chocks? Go to Harbor Freight. They have some really nice heavy rubber ones that work very well. Best thing is they are also cheap.To the last part of your ?The pads you place between the tires on dual axle trailers work well to help eliminate movement in the trailer. However they are not for all trailers. CW sells a couple of different sizes. But on my fiver I cannot use them because the space between tires is too close for them. So before you go buy some, go measure the distance.X2

I have some3/4 inch plywood 12 inches square. Thios is enough to spread out the weighht sufficiently to not sink through most asphalt.These from Camco would be good. Remmeber that you put the smooth side down on asphalt.Camco 14 X 11.7

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Rvpapa
Explorer
Dec 16, 2013
Ten inch pieces of 2x8 for jack pads. Much less stressful to leave behind when frozen in. Splits of firewood between the wheels make excellent chocks. Price on both has Walmart beat.
Art.
owenssailor
Explorer
Dec 16, 2013
X4 for Rotochacks. They are excellent. The trailer does not move. easy to use. First on - last off.
Mover480
Explorer
Dec 16, 2013
X3 Rotochok
rhagfo
Explorer III
Dec 16, 2013
3/4 Ply two pieces glued together to make an 1-1/2", they are 8"X8", if some day they prove too small will make a set of 12"X12".
ronday
Explorer
Dec 15, 2013
X2 Rotochoks
Veebyes
Explorer II
Dec 15, 2013
Another home brew guy here. 2X6 screwed together. Been used literally hundreds of times. Load area is at least double leg foot size. Seen those plastic thinghys slip
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Dec 15, 2013
Jack pads? as stated by donn0128, plastic one ... break!

I stick with treated lumber, and have been use the same boards for 15 years now, on EVERY kind of surface! And they cost nothing, as they were originally scrap lumber. In spite of all the hoop-la-and-hollar about the pretty plastic pads, they're still plastic!

Chocks? Fancy is not necessarily better! Be practical. There again, chocks are suppose to "chock" the wheels to keep the vehicle from sliding or moving when parked.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Dec 15, 2013
We have been using a set of plastic jack pads on the 5vr front landing gear legs for almost 7 yrs. of full time traveling on all types of surfaces. If they bend due to soft ground we just flip them over the next time.

As for wheel chocks
Bal X-Chocks work
But the cats meow are Rotochok......LINK
Halmfamily
Explorer
Dec 15, 2013
2x8 cut 12" and X-Chocks also.
enblethen
Nomad
Dec 15, 2013
I have some3/4 inch plywood 12 inches square. Thios is enough to spread out the weighht sufficiently to not sink through most asphalt.
These from Camco would be good. Remmeber that you put the smooth side down on asphalt.
Camco 14 X 11.7