Snap Pads

[WearyTraveler]

Originally Posted by Beau388

The worry is the coach sliding on the jack pads.

That's my concern... A LOT of wind up here.

[Bob Denman]

You can easily figure out the ground pressure being generated by your RV....
Take the total weight, and divide by four. This will give you the average amount of that weight, that is on each foot of your jacks.
You now need to figure out the area of each pad, and divide the pounds on each Jack by that amount.
I 'll bet you a nickel and a half, that's it's a pretty large amount.
Your RV won't blow away: until you've got MANY other problems to deal with!

[Pete'sMH]

I know of one case personally where a class A fell off it’s jacks and bent both jacks and the front leaf springs. My opinion (FWIW!) is that having the tires at least touching the ground - even if they are not bearing much weight - provides lateral stability that spindly well extended jacks can’t. I’ve done it without problems but unless it’s raining or something I’ll put LEGO blocks under wheels that would otherwise be off the ground. When I do that I also put a similar number of blocks under the adjacent jack just so they won’t overextend.

I read on another post that some jacks that rely on springs to retract can have trouble with the added weight of snap pads. Apparently they are surprisingly heavy! But it doesn’t seem to be a widespread concern. I’d buy then if they cost a bit less! And may anyway if I ever knock off my long wish list.

[SuperD]

Originally Posted by Pete'sMH

I know of one case personally where a class A fell off it’s jacks and bent both jacks and the front leaf springs. My opinion (FWIW!) is that having the tires at least touching the ground - even if they are not bearing much weight - provides lateral stability that spindly well extended jacks can’t. I’ve done it without problems but unless it’s raining or something I’ll put LEGO blocks under wheels that would otherwise be off the ground. When I do that I also put a similar number of blocks under the adjacent jack just so they won’t overextend.

I read on another post that some jacks that rely on springs to retract can have trouble with the added weight of snap pads. Apparently they are surprisingly heavy! But it doesn’t seem to be a widespread concern. I’d buy then if they cost a bit less! And may anyway if I ever knock off my long wish list.

Snap pads only weigh a couple of pounds each at the most. Jacks that rely on spring retraction have been problematic for many owners, the springs weaken over time, the cylinder jacks gets corroded, the hydraulic oil gets old and dirty, and the jacks just don’t want to retract anymore.

I went thru 2 hurricanes while living in our previous MH on the east coast, had the jacks down, front wheels off the ground, never had a problem. That said, your results may vary.

I have had my SnapPads for a couple of years now, wouldn’t hesitate to buy them again, recommend them to a lot of people.

[richardehrhart]

I just purchased a set of snap pads. While waiting for their arrival, I noticed some foot pads are bent from sitting on the edge of a pad or rock. I removed the feet to straighten them and noticed 2 o rings on each one. Most were torn up or squished flat so I called lippert to get some new ones. They gave me part#123932 and said it would be several weeks before they had any in stock. Price is $1.95 each plus $10 shipping charge. They gave me the dimensions and I found them at an industrial supplier for $6.25 for 50 plus $7.50 shipping. I had them in 2 days and they are correct. I have 42 left so if anyone runs into this same problem,let me know and i will send you what you need. Just pay me for postage.

[WearyTraveler]

Originally Posted by richardehrhart

I have 42 left so if anyone runs into this same problem,let me know and i will send you what you need. Just pay me for postage.

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[TigerFan]

Hi Jerry I thought you had a post about bolting your snap pads onto the feet of the leveling system. One of my snap pads came off going down the road and got banged up. Could you send me what you did please?
Many Thanks,
Gary Norris
aka Tiger Fan
My # 816-520-0996

Tiger Fan

[ducksface]

I found pics of the pads I used on our little 19ft toy hauler.
I think they are 20x20 and weigh about 8 pounds each.
Easy to store.
Leave off the handle, drill a hole instead, and use a hooked pole to place/remove them and they take up even less space.

Inexpensive and you'll never worry about the black/gray/oil water the wood blocks soaked up.

Doubles as a griddle on forest service bbq grills.

Put your tires on them if you dont have leveling jacks.

Deflects sound from your generator when leaned on each other to make a deflection box.

A nice substitute for a door mat/walkway...one that won't sink into the soup.

Snake.swatter.deluxe.

[TigerFan]

Thanks so much !

[HMCSW]

Micheline states that the tires should be on the ground.

[PLANEJIM]

Will using Snap Pads allow sand and debris stay on top of the pad/footer. I notice a lip around the edge and seems like it would accumulate debris on top of the footer-Thanks

[HMCSW]

Originally Posted by PLANEJIM

Will using Snap Pads allow sand and debris stay on top of the pad/footer. I notice a lip around the edge and seems like it would accumulate debris on top of the footer-Thanks

Pretty sure they are thick enough to not have that happen unless camped on a beach or sand dune.