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05-31-2015, 12:14 PM
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6 point level assitance
Quick question for everyone, like the headline states, I am new at this 6 point system, and trying to see what if anything I should put under the pads. I have seen some guys use stacking blocks but it looks unstable. I currently have 4 orange pads, the over size ones for soft ground on my TT-TH. Should I invest in some blocks or stick with my 6x6 blocks for the added height?
Im open to any idea or suggestion. Thanks!
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05-31-2015, 12:16 PM
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I don't put anything under mine. The 8" pads do a great job of distributing weight and I've never had a sinking problem. I guess if you get into some really soft ground they could settle some.
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05-31-2015, 12:29 PM
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I only use pads where it may be a bit soft underneath. Mostly never use anything.
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05-31-2015, 12:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
I don't put anything under mine. The 8" pads do a great job of distributing weight and I've never had a sinking problem. I guess if you get into some really soft ground they could settle some.
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Thank you, have you ever needed additional height? Or has the hydraulic jacks had enough to level out the unit? Im not sure if the unit I saw was so uneven he needed blocks or he was just inexperienced.
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05-31-2015, 12:42 PM
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Haven't had a need for increased height, I've had tires off the ground while leveling, the jacks have more than enough length. I suppose there could be some locations that would be that far off, but I haven't camped at them.
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05-31-2015, 12:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
Haven't had a need for increased height, I've had tires off the ground while leveling, the jacks have more than enough length. I suppose there could be some locations that would be that far off, but I haven't camped at them.
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Very good, thank you sir.
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06-02-2015, 09:24 AM
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I only use boards when the surface is soft or unlevel to not over extend the jacks.
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06-02-2015, 09:29 AM
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bought a 12 foot long 2X12 and cut it into 12 pieces 12" X 12" keep some in the truck for soft ground or un-level ground..
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06-02-2015, 09:38 AM
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I have 2 pkgs of leveling blocks left over from the travel trailer days. I place 1 under each pad and have more if needed. What else am I going to do with them?
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06-02-2015, 05:30 PM
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I use the orange pads under mine. Sometimes use 4-5 on each front leg as it seems more stable without the legs extended all the way. And I have ran out of travel on the legs when leveling before
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06-02-2015, 07:52 PM
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I use a 12" X 12" X 3/4" rubber pad that I cut out of a horse barn stall mat. These can be found at most farm stores and can be cut using a sharp utility knife.
The rubber is bullet proof and it protects the aluminum feet of the hydraulic legs.
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06-04-2015, 01:25 PM
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The only time we have problems with settling jacks is on gravel sites. 12x12 3/4" plywood scrap works fine. Otherwise... no problem, even had entire starboard side tires (door side for you "landlubbers") 3"inches off of the ground on a really rotten site. I wound up stacking left over orange blocks in front of the steps for my vertically challenged, 5'2" LOML. LOL
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06-05-2015, 05:51 PM
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We have a 4 point system. I use the plastic ones for height. They're lightweight and interlock. I also use Hosspads in soft areas 'cause they're larger.
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