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mt-ed's avatar
mt-ed
Explorer
May 20, 2021

Recommended jack stand ground support plates.

I'm not sure if I searched for the wrong subject, but I wasn't able to find anything there.

I would like to know what, if anything, others have found to work as good weight distribution devices you use when supporting your campers on soft ground with the jack stands, to keep them from sinking in?

Thanks again in advance!
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  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    May 20, 2021
    I use about foot stall mat squares, but also squares of plywood work as well.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    May 20, 2021
    Lumber, plywood, those plastic leveling blocks, um that about covers it.
  • mt-ed's avatar
    mt-ed
    Explorer
    May 20, 2021
    Thanks guys....simple....inexpensive.....my kind of solution!!
  • JRscooby's avatar
    JRscooby
    Explorer II
    May 20, 2021
    Lots of difference. How much weight? Will there be any movement? How soft is the ground? How long will it set, will water/plywood cause problems? Do you want the load to slip on the plate?
    Under the front jacks will running over the bases cause issues? If so, that plate must be larger to hold off-center load.
  • Reality_Check's avatar
    Reality_Check
    Nomad II
    May 21, 2021
    Grit dog wrote:
    ^Mole hill, meet mountain...lol


    Refreshingly, Capt Obvious has arrived... lol
  • mellow's avatar
    mellow
    Explorer
    May 21, 2021
    I had to go back and search a ways back on amazon, had these camco jack pads for a while now, they work great on the sand.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BNZ9UM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VXRSWJF5GQYXT5R8T6P3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
  • Ski_Pro_3's avatar
    Ski_Pro_3
    Explorer
    May 21, 2021
    I use a chunk of 2x8 about 1' long. Those plastic jack pads and snap-together ramps are too slippery and allow the camper to 'walk' if the lift or lower is uneven. A weathered 2x8 has plenty of grip.
  • mellow's avatar
    mellow
    Explorer
    May 21, 2021
    Ski Pro 3 wrote:
    I use a chunk of 2x8 about 1' long. Those plastic jack pads and snap-together ramps are too slippery and allow the camper to 'walk' if the lift or lower is uneven. A weathered 2x8 has plenty of grip.


    That is interesting, I have never had that issue with mine. I put the honeycomb side up and put the jack leg right on it and it stays put.

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