jack pads for motorhome

willald wrote:
I carry several pieces of 2x12 treated wood that I cut into 12" pieces (so, pieces are 12x12x2). Plenty big enough for the jack pads, with a little extra room in case I don't get it in exact right place. Costs very little, and can also be used for leveling blocks when needed....

X2 but I drilled a 1/4" hole at one corner and then slipped a length of nylon cord thru the hole. makes it really easy to retrieve the pads without getting down on the ground.

I carry four 12x12x3/4" pressure treated plywood boards.

I drilled a 1/4" hole in opposite corners of the boards. I can then slide then under the jacks and remove them with my AWNING PULL ROD.

-Tom

willald wrote:
I carry several pieces of 2x12 treated wood that I cut into 12" pieces (so, pieces are 12x12x2).

Plenty big enough for the jack pads, with a little extra room in case I don't get it in exact right place. Costs very little, and can also be used for leveling blocks when needed.

Used to use plastic pads like the one mentioned above. Problem I had with them is their smaller size means you have very little error margin in terms of where you position the pad. Meaning, if you don't sit it EXACTLY where jack pad will come down, the pad will not be entirely on it, making it not quite as solid/stable. With 12x12 blocks, I have a bit more error margin to work with.

me too, the best for the buck

I've seen some, on racks, of big utility trucks that would fit the need. They are thick and large but not cheap. Some of them are close to hundred dollars per pad, best I remember. sorry I don't remember any brands but they are on the net. I carry 2x2x14 inch pieces of treated wood. they are as large as that compartment will hold. They do well except in soft soil etc I've had them break up under the weight of the MH. The large ones I saw on the utility vehicles are probably the way to go, if I wasn't so cheap.
Near Austin, we camped, at a Resort two years ago. The ground looked dry and had large rocks in the spaces. With the pieces of wood under the jacks, they still sunk over a foot into the ground. Seems there is a layer of rock underneath and water flows over it and the soil and rock look dry over it. We had to move the coach slightly and they brought out large pieces, of thick plywood and big boards to put the jacks on. You can't get too big or too solid in jack pads. You just might not be able to store them. :)

My BIL gave me a 4'x8'x1" piece of nylon in which I cut 12"x12" pieces for the jack pads. I carry a set with me but rarely use them unless the ground is soft. I use a set in my drive way along with pads I cut for my tires to rest on.

I carry several pieces of 2x12 treated wood that I cut into 12" pieces (so, pieces are 12x12x2).

Plenty big enough for the jack pads, with a little extra room in case I don't get it in exact right place. Costs very little, and can also be used for leveling blocks when needed.

Used to use plastic pads like the one mentioned above. Problem I had with them is their smaller size means you have very little error margin in terms of where you position the pad. Meaning, if you don't sit it EXACTLY where jack pad will come down, the pad will not be entirely on it, making it not quite as solid/stable. With 12x12 blocks, I have a bit more error margin to work with.

I use these. They are lightweight, durable, and come with a five year warranty. They are also easy to keep clean and will not rot. They will handle the weight of any coach.

These pads are 15" x 17" and 1" thick.