Hey guys and gals. Couple of questions for you:1. Jack - I usually use blocks under front jack when trailer is stored or parked in a campground. Is it better to extend it if possible without blocks or do they help in stability?2. Blocks - they get nasty especially when it rains. Do you have any tricks on storing them? I guess I could use a large trash bag before I throw them in the storage compartment but that will make things even worse. Short of having maybe two sets and swapping them out and letting one set dry out, I'm not sure what else could be done.Any ideas would be appreciated.E.

When storing I use a RR tie under the front jack cut to whatever length is best for your situation; 18 - 24 inches works. Rain doesn't seem to affect it.Regarding extending; IMHO the less the jack* is extended the more stable is the rig.Same is true for stabilizers.BTW only the front device is a jack*. The other four are stabilizers.

Dick_B wrote:When storing I use a RR tie under the front jack cut to whatever length is best for your situation; 18 - 24 inches works. Rain doesn't seem to affect it.Regarding extending; IMHO the less the jack* is extended the more stable is the rig.Same is true for stabilizers.BTW only the front device is a jack*. The other four are stabilizers.Ah, yes. RR ties are covered and shouldn't rot or get as bad as regular blocks. I'll have to look into it.Good call - I modified the thread title. Didn't realize I used the plural. I did mean front jack only. :)

crazyro wrote:1. Jack - I usually use blocks under front jack when trailer is stored or parked in a campground. Is it better to extend it if possible without blocks or do they help in stability?On a level or tongue high campsite I always use a 6" high 4x stack under the tongue jack for less TJ extension and therefore greater stability.Only on a tongue low site do I replace the 4x with a single piece of 3/4" plywood.crazyro wrote:2. Blocks - they get nasty especially when it rains. Do you have any tricks on storing them? I guess I could use a large trash bag before I throw them in the storage compartment but that will make things even worse. Short of having maybe two sets and swapping them out and letting one set dry out, I'm not sure what else could be done.I use stacking plastic blocks under the stabs for the same reason - less extension = greater stability. I carry a stiff hand brush in the trailer and just brush them off before storing, occasionally wash them at home when they get really dirty. Same for the tongue jack stack.

Regarding your blocks question and storage. With us, we have the heavy duty connecting leveling blocks and they come with a zippered cloth bag so they go back in that bag. With our BAL X chocks (stabilizers that go between the tires), I made bags to hold them out of denim and added Velcro to the flabs to secure them shut. I also made one like this for our Slunky sewer hose support. They're all washable and super easy to do with even old left over jeans.

I have 2 x 4s stacked 4 high and nailed together (this way you don't have 20 pieces of wood in your compartment, essentially only 4 pieces). I treated them with a coat of "Minwax" wood deck stain. The deck stain seems to repel dust, dirt, water, gravel and easier to rinse off. Keep them stacked in a box when storing. My honest opinion.

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SoundGuy
Explorer
Mar 22, 2018
crazyro wrote:
1. Jack - I usually use blocks under front jack when trailer is stored or parked in a campground. Is it better to extend it if possible without blocks or do they help in stability?

On a level or tongue high campsite I always use a 6" high 4x stack under the tongue jack for less TJ extension and therefore greater stability.

Only on a tongue low site do I replace the 4x with a single piece of 3/4" plywood.

crazyro wrote:
2. Blocks - they get nasty especially when it rains. Do you have any tricks on storing them? I guess I could use a large trash bag before I throw them in the storage compartment but that will make things even worse. Short of having maybe two sets and swapping them out and letting one set dry out, I'm not sure what else could be done.

I use stacking plastic blocks under the stabs for the same reason - less extension = greater stability. I carry a stiff hand brush in the trailer and just brush them off before storing, occasionally wash them at home when they get really dirty. Same for the tongue jack stack.
crazyro
Explorer
Mar 22, 2018
Dick_B wrote:
When storing I use a RR tie under the front jack cut to whatever length is best for your situation; 18 - 24 inches works. Rain doesn't seem to affect it.
Regarding extending; IMHO the less the jack* is extended the more stable is the rig.
Same is true for stabilizers.
BTW only the front device is a jack*. The other four are stabilizers.

Ah, yes. RR ties are covered and shouldn't rot or get as bad as regular blocks. I'll have to look into it.

Good call - I modified the thread title. Didn't realize I used the plural. I did mean front jack only. :)
Dick_B
Explorer
Mar 22, 2018
When storing I use a RR tie under the front jack cut to whatever length is best for your situation; 18 - 24 inches works. Rain doesn't seem to affect it.
Regarding extending; IMHO the less the jack* is extended the more stable is the rig.
Same is true for stabilizers.
BTW only the front device is a jack*. The other four are stabilizers.

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