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- webslaveExplorerI also don't go with the "junk" name...they have a purpose, and they serve that use quite well. They are not designed or intended to level a 24 ton coach and won't hold up well doing it. A crescent wrench can be used to drive a nail, but, it won't hold up long doing it; a hammer was designed for that function.
If you want to hold up the weight of a good sized coach, go to what heavy equipment users get:
Outrigger Pads
They aren't cheap, but, I've been using mine for years on every type of surface imaginable; with zero damage to them or the ground they are placed on, even when used under my jacks for the winter season (we're snowbirds). They are big enough they won't sink except in the wettest areas (anything will sink if the ground is soggy enough, and they are virtually indestructible. They are not "light weight", but, light weight, like leggo levelers, probably won't hold up for long. - outboardfeverExplorerI cannot agree that they are junk, I have used them on 5th wheel landing gear for years with a piece of plywood under them on asphalt. Since going to a A was not sure about the additional weight.
- J-RoosterExplorer
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Short answer they are junk, not only do not hold weight but they sink in the ground under the weight and you soon become unlevel - Godsey97ExplorerI took 3/4 Marine Grade plywood, cut them in 12" squares. Glued and screwed 2 pieces together turned 90 degrees. Then I cut some stall pad 12" square and screwed it on one side. I drilled a hole in one corner and tied a nylon string in a loop. Use an old broom handle with a bent 16 penny nail in the end to push them under the jacks and then hook the loop to pull them out. A little heavy, but not too bad when you are only lifting a couple at a time and I keep each one in the basement door nearest it's jack so I don't carry them too far.
Never had them sink in the ground or break. - JimExplorerI had two break on flat gravel covered ground first time I used them.
- wa8yxmExplorer IIII have broken a pad or two but not Lynx (have not used them)
I know one campground that paved sites with ashpault... Several pads have jack-size holes where the jacks punched through.. I use planks (2x 12) in those parks. (or pick a dirt site, no problems there).
One time I do recommend blocks (2x) under the pads is in winter.. I have had a fun time lifting jacks in the winter when they were on the dirt/crushed rock.
But when I put a wood block down the jacks come straight up, I then pull off and go back and tap try to pick up the wood block, Frozen solid to the ground. A couple of gentle taps (usually one does it) with my 8 pounder and they come free as a bird. - SCVJeffExplorerI have a friend that has some pads made out of plastonium or some such stuff, I think they use it to shim up the space shuttle. You can toss it on the ground in Quartzsite and level a DP on them and they just lay there and smile. I'm pretty sure they are I breakable in any motorhome service. They are a faded orange color about 1.5"x12x12 'ish
- jludExplorerHoss pads make some, Bigfoot pads as well. I bought some DICA pads that are overkill but big footprint, thick, and nice handle.
- rr2254545ExplorerShort answer they are junk, not only do not hold weight but they sink in the ground under the weight and you soon become unlevel
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