Size of jack pads?

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.

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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.

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.