Hydrolic jack blocks

[outboardfever]

Will the plastic leggo type blocks support the weight of the leveling jacks on a class A. Im using wood blocks and really heavy.

[webslave]

I also don't go with the "junk" name...they have a purpose, and they serve that use quite well. They are not designed or intended to level a 24 ton coach and won't hold up well doing it. A crescent wrench can be used to drive a nail, but, it won't hold up long doing it; a hammer was designed for that function.

If you want to hold up the weight of a good sized coach, go to what heavy equipment users get:

Outrigger Pads

They aren't cheap, but, I've been using mine for years on every type of surface imaginable; with zero damage to them or the ground they are placed on, even when used under my jacks for the winter season (we're snowbirds). They are big enough they won't sink except in the wettest areas (anything will sink if the ground is soggy enough, and they are virtually indestructible. They are not "light weight", but, light weight, like leggo levelers, probably won't hold up for long.

[outboardfever]

I cannot agree that they are junk, I have used them on 5th wheel landing gear for years with a piece of plywood under them on asphalt. Since going to a A was not sure about the additional weight.

[J-Rooster]

rr2254545 wrote:
Short answer they are junk, not only do not hold weight but they sink in the ground under the weight and you soon become unlevel

X-2

[Godsey97]

I took 3/4 Marine Grade plywood, cut them in 12" squares. Glued and screwed 2 pieces together turned 90 degrees. Then I cut some stall pad 12" square and screwed it on one side. I drilled a hole in one corner and tied a nylon string in a loop. Use an old broom handle with a bent 16 penny nail in the end to push them under the jacks and then hook the loop to pull them out. A little heavy, but not too bad when you are only lifting a couple at a time and I keep each one in the basement door nearest it's jack so I don't carry them too far.

Never had them sink in the ground or break.

[Jim]

I had two break on flat gravel covered ground first time I used them.

[wa8yxm]

I have broken a pad or two but not Lynx (have not used them)

I know one campground that paved sites with ashpault... Several pads have jack-size holes where the jacks punched through.. I use planks (2x 12) in those parks. (or pick a dirt site, no problems there).

One time I do recommend blocks (2x) under the pads is in winter.. I have had a fun time lifting jacks in the winter when they were on the dirt/crushed rock.

But when I put a wood block down the jacks come straight up, I then pull off and go back and tap try to pick up the wood block, Frozen solid to the ground. A couple of gentle taps (usually one does it) with my 8 pounder and they come free as a bird.

[-Gramps-]

I use these and sometimes put the lego style on top. I use two of these pads under each jack, three sets in other words. Camping world sells them buy 1 set get 1 free often.

Jack Pads

[SCVJeff]

I have a friend that has some pads made out of plastonium or some such stuff, I think they use it to shim up the space shuttle. You can toss it on the ground in Quartzsite and level a DP on them and they just lay there and smile. I'm pretty sure they are I breakable in any motorhome service. They are a faded orange color about 1.5"x12x12 'ish

[jlud]

Hoss pads make some, Bigfoot pads as well. I bought some DICA pads that are overkill but big footprint, thick, and nice handle.

[rr2254545]

Short answer they are junk, not only do not hold weight but they sink in the ground under the weight and you soon become unlevel

[FIRE_UP]

outboardfever wrote:
Will the plastic leggo type blocks support the weight of the leveling jacks on a class A. Im using wood blocks and really heavy.

outboarfever,
While those "Leggo" type plastic blocks are fairly well constructed, the do have limits. I know, 'cause I've disintegrated one or two of them in various circumstances. If straight down pressure is applied, they can do OK. But, if there's even the slightest tendency to slide or, a tad bit of leaning, (due to placing them on some un-even ground), they can "shear" or, crack or break.

There are just sometimes when the harder route MUST be taken. While you may think the wood blocks are heavier, if constructed correctly, they'll handle seriously more weight and, will survive precarious loads (tweaked dirt of pavement) and the load is placed on them. Now, when I say "constructed correctly", I mean there's several ways to do it. If you'd like to know, either someone will chime in or, PM me and I'd be glad to show you how I did mine.

But, suffice to say, the plastic ones will do the job, until they don't.
Scott

[enblethen]

I have used the Lynx Levelers under my MH stabilizers with out any damage.
Don't use them on asphalt in hot weather as they act like cookie cutters and sink. I carry plywood plates to go under stabilizers and blocks to spread the weight out. Some locations require pads.

[We_Cant_Wait]

Depends on the weight of your coach. If it's a 38'+ diesel pusher then probably not. A number of members have commented on them bending/breaking. While yes they are a bit heavier blocks made out of 2 layers of exterior plywood will stand up a lot better, and with a rope loop attached a lot easier to pull out from under the coach.