Jack Pad Suggestions

My RV came with several pads made by the previous owner, all made with 3/4" OSB in 3 sizes: single 3/4", laminated 3/4" (1 1/2"), and laminated 3/4", 1 1/2 2x12, 3/4". Each pad has a 1" screw eye on one side and the thicker ones have a handle as well. The eyes are convenient to position the pads under the jacks without climbing underneath and great if it's raining when you pull them out. The screw eyes are easily caught by the awning handle, making a dual use of the single tool.

They've been treated with Thompsons water seal, and don't seem to be de-lamainiting with age.

stugpanzer wrote:
Do you use jack pads? Homemade or purchased? Can you recommended either those that you like or even plans to make some? I have a set of THESE from my Travel Trailer days and when I do use then I place them upside down so I can get them off the ground but would like something more robust for the weight of a Class A Coach.

Thanks!

Used them with our previous motorhome under scissor jack pads, worked great. I think they're too small for our current MH. Just bought a set of 12" ones. Will be trying them out this coming weekend. Up until now we have been using 12" LVLs cutoffs. they have held up well, but are starting to crack.

I use 4x12x12 with 1/2 inch plywood on top and bottom to keep them from breaking due to weight. I used romex stapled on two sides for handlesto assist in placement. They work great and cheap

I use the Outdoors for Life jack pad. I really like them. They come in a bag and they have a metal handle that make it easier to position them and carry them around. I use them all the time. They are sturdy and they will last a very long time. You can see them HERE.

the plastic pads work in warm weather. they become brittle in colder weather. thats when you need them to keep your feet from freezing to the ground.
i use 2x12 lumber 24 inches long. bore a 3/4 inch hole in each corner.
use the awning rod for placement. any combination of ply wood or 2x material will work.
the pads prevent sinking into soft earth or blacktop. it also gives you extra upward capacity.
when cold it prevents freezing to the ground.
either way, its a good idea.

Been using 14"x 14" x 3/4" x 2 laminated marine plywood pads that that I fiberglass resin coated for the past eleven years. Material was left over from a transom rebuild in one of our fiberglass boats.

stugpanzer wrote:
Do you use jack pads? Homemade or purchased? Can you recommended either those that you like or even plans to make some? I have a set of THESE from my Travel Trailer days and when I do use then I place them upside down so I can get them off the ground but would like something more robust for the weight of a Class A Coach.

Thanks!

DW just got me a set of those a month ago & the instructions said the are to be placed flat side down for better strength & weight distro. I used them for the first time on grass the last time we went out along with my home made 4" thick 10"x10". The worked great & kept the big blocks from sinking as far. Been to this same spot the last 5 years. :B

Made my own, 2 2X12X12 planks used deck screws and glue to put them together, put eye hooks in the sides and used the awning hook to position them under the jacks. Works really well.

I use Douglas Fir planks. I have 2 sizes with me 2" X 10" and 6" X 12" When my RV is lifted I make sure the boards are covering the complete underside of the RV tires to prevent inner sidewall damage.