Homemade Leveling and Jack Pads
I made my own leveling and jack pads and I would like to show you all. I did a lot of searching and read a bunch of reviews and saw what a lot of people have done here and other sites. I have a ...
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willald wrote:
I've always used 2x12 treated wood I cut into several 12" and 24" lengths. I still also carry several of the plastic 'lego' type blocks.
Definitely see where this approach using 3/4" rubber has some merit, though. Less likely to split like wood, and better grip/traction, like already said.
However, the problem I have with using rubber material like described here, is this: What you use for pads under the stabilizer jacks needs to be something very solid, that does not compress or have any 'give' to it. If it does compress or 'give' (like I suspect this rubber will), inside the MH, you will get that 'bouncy' feel inside sometimes when walking around inside. Extending leveling jacks onto solid ground is intended to remove that 'bounce' that tires wll always have some of. If the jacks sit on rubber pads, it seems like you've almost defeated the purpose of the jacks.
Anyway, for that reason, you probably would not want to use these rubber pads under your stabilizer jacks. Tires, yes, jacks, no. I think I'll stick with the wood or plastic blocks for the jacks.
That being the case...Not sure its worth cutting up and storing a whole separate set of these pieces of rubber in addition to the wood and plastic pieces, just for use under the tires. I may just try it, anyway, though.
Good point and when I test them I will report back. DW is the one that is sensitive to movements such as what you are stating so if she doesn't feel any difference then they pass muster! I don't think they are going to be very bouncy as they are very dense rubber.
With that said, I am planning on making some wood blocks to compliment these rubber pads. Forum member 'FIRE UP' sent me photos of a 'hybrid' block he made with two 4x6's side-by-side with a piece of plywood laminated (screwed and glued). I don't have permission to post his photos but I will ping him and see if he can chime in and show his creation. His blocks are what I would like to make but adding one of these rubber mats to the top or bottom or both.
