2x Blocks Under Jacks Reason??
Just curious,........they give us all the conveniences of home, usually keeping it simple, like hydraulic levelers, that "I" just drive in a camp spot, drop the jacks, let it level, push button the sl...
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RCWannabe wrote:
In addition to keeping the jacks shorter, the blocks usually have a larger footprint and do not sink in to the ground as much, therefore the setup is again, more stable. So they are not doing anything wrong, maybe just a little more fussy. I bet they watch you and think you are a rookie! lol.
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This is a very good answer.
Placing blocking under any jacks can increase the overall foot print of the jacks. This reduces sinkage into the ground or even asphalt pavement.
The small foot print of the jacks can easily punch right through asphalt, sandy areas, gravel or just plain dirt.
Blocking or even 2x10 or 2x12 cut into 1ft lengths will create a stable platform for your jacks to sit on. This also reduces the amount of times you have to relevel or mess with your jacks after heavy rains...
Folks are smarter than you think...
