What to put under landing pads?

[closesquarters]

Is there a "best" product to place under rv landing pads? I have always used odd pieces of lumber, and am wondering if there is something out there that is superior for some reason. My new camper has six point "level-up" system and I don't want to skimp on stability.

[golfpro]

hard to say, I use the lego type plastic things. I too have used wooden 2x10 or 8's

[JRTJH]

I use pressure treated decking for "pads" it's the 5/4x6" rounded edge lumber used to build decks. I have thought about buying a "stick" of the new ultra-deck plastic decking when this stuff "gives out", but it's been 3 years now and it still has some green to it, so I don't think I'll be replacing it anytime soon. As for blocks to lift the trailer to level it, I use the plastic square "building blocks" sold at WalMart. They come 10 in a zippered package for $25. They are also 3 years old and still in good condition. I found that if I need more than one high, two will fit on the ground between the tires, so I can build them up to 3 high and then pull the trailer up on them. If I need more height than than, I need to build the ramp in front of both tires and drive up on the assembly. With 10 of the blocks, I can go up to 4 high without any problem. That's 4" of height which works for most situations.

[richf28]

I use a FLipit on the bottom of the leg of the tonque hoist and then use a nylon cutting board that can be bought at Walmart or any dollar store for about a buck. If I still need additional height I use the lego style blocks.

http://www.adventurerv.net/fastway-f...t-p-22367.html

Also sold at other camper suppliers.

[SAD]

Just plain ol' remnant pieces of pressure treated 2x6 cut into various lengths. Works great and the price is right. If I drive off and leave one, I really won't sweat it.

I can't understand paying for an RV specific product for this task.

[Terrydactile]

Originally Posted by SAD

Just plain ol' remnant pieces of pressure treated 2x6 cut into various lengths. Works great and the price is right. If I drive off and leave one, I really won't sweat it.

I can't understand paying for an RV specific product for this task.

X2, wood is the best in my opinion.

[SteveC7010]

Originally Posted by SAD

Just plain ol' remnant pieces of pressure treated 2x6 cut into various lengths. Works great and the price is right. If I drive off and leave one, I really won't sweat it.

I can't understand paying for an RV specific product for this task.

X3 Ditto!

I pointed out in a previous thread that I also carry a bunch of 4x4 pieces cut to about 11" long that I can use to build up one or more corners if I am on a sloped campsite.

[Jim W]

I use both the plastic RV pads and 2X6 boards that are 6" long. I have found that some sites might take all of my blocking and then I need the plastic RV pads. I have also found out that I may need to put boards under the wheels of the camper to help level the camper sometimes, 2-2X8 under one side or 1-1X6 deck board and 1- 2X8 together. These were on level pull through sites BTW.
Jim W.

[f6bits]

I have both the plastic legos and wood. I have some 2x6 wood I stumbled upon and a bunch of 1x6 blocks I cut from a backyard fence project. I mix and match, depending on the situation. I really like the lego blocks, so if the spot is pretty level, I’ll just the minimal amount of wood to level the wheels, then the legos for my rear jacks since they have to extend more and a 1x10 for the front jacks.

[SteveC7010]

For those that have the Steady Fast stabilizer systems, they recommend that you place a "V" made up of two pieces of 2x or 4x stock under their T shaped stabilizer feet.

[rhagfo]

Lumber here also, I have a bin of 11" piecies of 2X4 to crib up any really bad spots. Have runner boards about 3' long one set 2X6 and the other 1X6, this allows me to fine tune the side to side height.

[closesquarters]

Originally Posted by closesquarters

Is there a "best" product to place under rv landing pads? I have always used odd pieces of lumber, and am wondering if there is something out there that is superior for some reason. My new camper has six point "level-up" system and I don't want to skimp on stability.

Thanks all for the tips!!!

[reubenray]

I am using 1' pieces of 4"x12" rough sawn cedar. These was left over from my job. They are durable plus lightweight.

[f6bits]

*That’s* lightweight? How much does each block weigh?

Originally Posted by reubenray

I am using 1' pieces of 4"x12" rough sawn cedar. These was left over from my job. They are durable plus lightweight.

[reubenray]

I have not weighed them. Of course they are heavier than the plastic type leveling pieces, but they are lighter than pieces of yellow pine of the same size.

[Jim & Kay]

Hay Ole Buddy !! I use a 12X12" 3/4" piece of plywood under each front pad . Its does a fair job.

[hankaye]

Howdy All;

Only an opinion ... I prefer to use wood... when they become broken they
bio-degrade unlike plastic, the stuff never goes away... Something to consider.

hankaye

[phillyg]

I'm of the opinion nothing is necessary under the jack pads unless you're in unstable or sandy soil. In that event, plastic cutting boards work well unless you have to use wood blocks to "build up" below the jack pads. I try not to carry lumber in the FW.

[SteveC7010]

Originally Posted by phillyg

I'm of the opinion nothing is necessary under the jack pads unless you're in unstable or sandy soil. In that event, plastic cutting boards work well unless you have to use wood blocks to "build up" below the jack pads. I try not to carry lumber in the FW.

Debatable. I am uncomfortable with extending the scissor jack stabilizers any more than about 60% of their reach. Any further than that, and they tend to become wobbly. Cribbing of some kind makes a big difference there, especially on a site with a slope to it.

Secondly, if on a campsite that isn't very level or drops off on one side or the other, the cribbing may be necessary under just one or two of the stabilizers.

Third, standard procedure for leveling a TT or FW is to first level it side to side by driving one set of wheels or the other up on to boards or blocks of some kind, be it wood or the "legos."

I realize that there are a few RV owners that stay only in high end parks and resorts with extremely level gravel or concrete pads and for them, much of the cribbing is not needed. But an awful lot of us stay in campgrounds that are more natural with sites that slope from side to side or front to rear. To do that comfortably and safely, some type of cribbing is pretty much essential.

[SAABDOCTOR]

I use the wood blocks! i have thought about using my ex wife.she was very inflexable but the noise would keep me up at night! my sick humor for the day!