Using blocks under automatic levelers

Shouldn't be a problem. Had some left over 2x6 and 3/4 ply that I used to make 12x12 pads. What I carry incase a campsite is on dirt or other potentially soft material. Jacks down while storing is a personal decision. I keep the up unless we're driveway camping.

wa8yxm wrote:


My jacks can freeze to the ground,, Making it hard to retract them

AMEN!

Had this issue when visiting relatives in Canada last fall.

Was not impressed. Even when I finally got the jacks to release, I still had to go underneath two of them and use a tire jack to finish pushing it back up because of the cold and the older now weaker springs.

BLOCKS BLOCKS BLOCKS!!


As was mentioned, plywood is the most versatile for this application. I sprayed mine with plasti-dip to protect them from rotting and splitting due to water invasion. While its true plywood is cheap, not having to worry about finding a hardware store because my blocks crapped out is worth the peace of mind that a $5 can of plasti-dip cost me!!

I use blocks all the time 2 X10 and 6" Beam.

Ok to use blocks, In fact if you live where it might freeze better to use blocks

here is why

My jacks can freeze to the ground,, Making it hard to retract them

But I've never had 'em freeze to the blocks.. and once I pull off,, i go back an tap 'em gently with my 8 pounder... and they just naturally break free.. Toss 'em in the basement and off we go.

If you just put in a new gravel pad, it should be nice and level. There's really no reason to even extend your leveling jacks. That said, they are used for stability only so I see no real need to raise the coach. If you feel you need to stabilize it, a couple strips of plywood from the scrap pile at your local Home Depot will set you back about .51 each.....just sayin...Dennis

I take 4 16"X1" squares and 8 12" 1" squares. If I am on other than concrete or asphalt, I put down the large squares with one smaller one on top. I have found that the weight of the coach will cause at least one 12"er (with another on top) to sink into the ground. Using the larger square takes care of the problem. On occasion, in order to level on a very uneven surface, I add 16" X 4"X4" on top, two at a time.
When I store, I have 36" 3/4" plywood under each wheel and 24"X36"X3/4 plywood for the levelers. I do dump the air and take the rig about as high as it will go. I do this on concrete to even out the weight and in 10 years have never had an issue.

2x10-2x12 blocks will split even if doubled. 3/4 treated plywood cut to 10 or 12 in square can be glued together as thick as you want. I went to a truck dealer and got used heavy duty mud flaps and put on the bottom. Makes cleaning much easier also a small ice scraped takes of the heavy stuff. I use them under the jacks at all times even on black top you don't leave an indention. Most rallies won't let you use blocks that are painted.