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Jim_VA
Explorer
Jul 13, 2016

Foot pads for corner jacks?

I'll be chasing elk in CO this September and I plan to offload the TC so I don't have to haul it back and forth on what are essentially 4x4 trails. Basically, I'm using the TC for a base camp. Anyhoo, I'm sure there are lots of great DIY ideas for foot pads besides the standard lynx leveler types. I'd like to build something that is better suited for uneven ground. Any ideas out there?
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  • HUNTERJEFF's avatar
    HUNTERJEFF
    Explorer II
    Jul 14, 2016
    I have only loaded and unloaded on pavement. How much harder is it on uneven ground?
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2016
    I use 12" by 12" pieces of "Advantech". It's basically really heavy duty waterproof manufactured plywood. It's typically used for subfloors in houses.
    I've been using the same pieces for over 7 years and they're still in pretty good shape.
  • SoCalDesertRid1's avatar
    SoCalDesertRid1
    Explorer II
    Jul 14, 2016
    I just put the jacks down on wood blocks so they don't sink into the ground. Any wood block with at least 4"x4" surface will do, but more surface area is better for softer ground. More than 12"x12" surface area is probably overdoing it.

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