Stabilizers

[Andymon]

For you experienced folks...when you put down your stabilizer jacks, have you found that they perform better if they have some blocks under them so they aren't close to fully extended or does it really matter?

[wbwood]

TPUC wrote:
I use the Lynx Blocks under them and I think it really helps.

Besides breaking, the plastic blocks will give some with the weight when there is movement in the trailer. Start stacking them and you have a little more play in them.

[LarryJM]

Andymon wrote:
For you experienced folks...when you put down your stabilizer jacks, have you found that they perform better if they have some blocks under them so they aren't close to fully extended or does it really matter?

Don't need them with my system except when my jackstands won't extend past there 20" normal max height.

Larry

[TPUC]

I use the Lynx Blocks under them and I think it really helps.

[wbwood]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Yep......the wider the stance the better

I put 6X6 blocks under mine so that they don't extend as far

What we did with our TT when we had it. Some people put handles on them for easy grabbing and carrying.

[Landroamer1]

Setting your blocks in a slight v shape helps also.

[DE88ROX]

always have blocks or boards under mine. Gives it a bigger footprint and you don't have to worry as much about it sinking.

Extending your jacks past halfway, they will start to lose there rigidity, thus causing more movement in your trailer.

[wa8yxm]

This time of year I put blocks down to prevent sticktion (Where they freeze to the ground) I have never had a jack freeze to a block, and once I'm off site if the block is frozen to the ground a gentle tap with the 8 pounder and it comes loose right quick.

[retiredtravele1]

I have a pup. Yes, have a supply of 3/4" plywood pieces about 6"x6". I have enough to stack when I'm really uneven. We tend to camp for long periods so if I don't use them, I can start sinking.

[NanciL]

Yes, I learned that many years ago.
I made up some boxes out of 3/4" plywood that are eight inches high, and use them. I also made up a taller one for under the tongue jack.
I give them a fresh coat of black paint every year.
I have had lots of comments and people have asked me where I bought them.

Jack L

[robsouth]

You are correct. The less you extend the stabilizers, the better they work. Most use wood of various dimensions under the stabilizers. Some use the Lynx plastic blocks. I preferred the wooden 4x4 blocks under mine.

[Halmfamily]

I use a couple 2x6 12" long under ours. The bigger contact point with the ground gives you more stability especially on dirt or gravel.

[Old-Biscuit]

Yep......the wider the stance the better

I put 6X6 blocks under mine so that they don't extend as far