Jack Pads
I own a 40' DP. I’ve noticed that some RV owners use jack pads on level, hard packed surfaces, while others do not. What are the benefits of using jacks pads on such surfaces when raising the RV is not needed?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Forum Discussion
- If the site was blacktop we used pads as a consideration to the park - didn't leave indents.
On gravel sites we used them because one time it rained for days and even though the site looked hard-packed, the jacks sunk down and were a bear to raise.
It doesn't take much effort to slip pads underneath. We found some black cutting boards and they lasted for years and took up very little space. - Define hard surface.
- Some camp grounds make it a must do to use the jack pads. They have more surface area than the jacks foot. So little or no indentation.
LEN - I have homemade pads. Two with four layers of 3/4" plywood and two with five layers of plywood. They are 16" square. I never use mine on hard surfaces unless the pad is out of level quit a bit. The pads then make it easier to raise one end or one side.
Bill
