Jack pads

[Jeff & Kathy]

Anyone have any experience with the “snap pad“ jack pads? I appreciate all comments. Thanks for your time and thoughts.

 

[Neal]

I have them on my Newmar Ventana. What kind of RV do you have? Consider completing your profile including your RV details by clicking here.

 

[Jeff & Kathy]

I have them on my Newmar Ventana. What kind of RV do you have? Consider completing your profile including your RV details by clicking here.

Thanks Neal for the reply and advice on the profile update. Did your snap pads install well and are you seeing true benefits leveling your motorhome? Thanks

 

[Neal]

They installed as advertised, no issues at all. I do have a conflict where the snap pads do make contact with the chassis which I wasn't expecting, I thought they would clear everything per snappads but that's not the case. Fortunately it hasn't been an issue. They seem to work well, I'm on the fence as to whether I'd do it again. I do still carry jack pads with me which I never use now. I'm undecided for a future coach if these would be done.

 

[CoreyinWP]

I have them as well. No problems clearing chassis. Used to carry pads as well. No more. Had bent a foot on past rig. Now don’t worry about it at all. One less thing to carry, worry about.

 

[osuallen]

We have them. They installed as advertised. The primary reason we got them is some of the places we frequent with our MH requires a pad between your Jack's and the pavement. These made this really simple. I still carry the jack blocks I had for places that I need some more height or more surface area, but they don't get used nearly as often.

 

[Jeff & Kathy]

Great information from all. Thank you so much. I am going to purchase a set.

 

["EZ"]

I installed Snap Pads on my 2006 Holiday Rambler. They work great! No clearance issues at all. I would buy them again.

 

[flyboy013]

I do not have Snap Pads and in the three years that I’ve had the coach, I cannot recall an instance when pads were required.

I used to use 2”x12” boards, but they eventually broke in half. I built new pads out of 2x4’s sandwiched between plywood.

I typically only use my wood pads if I need some extra height or if the ground is somewhat soft and I want to spread the weight a bit more than the built in jack pad. My home made pads are 14”x14” and approximately 2.5” high.

 

[Old-RV'er]

On thing I have used for years is ramps for the wheels. It just bad for the MH for the wheels to be off the ground, especially the rear wheels, because in MH's most of the parking brakes are on those rear wheels. I bought some years ago for the other MH, as it really needed the help. But Cannot find that brand to recommend here. I would not carry wood, too heavy, and splinters (no matter how much you sand them). The ones I have are light, and hold I think 15K per each. I also just got my snap pads (left last set of jack pads in RV park, just forgot they were out), and have wanted something. Going to install them one day soon. We got spot of cold WX coming, so may have to winterize MH and that would be good time to do that project as well. Just cannot get up the inclination to go anyplace now.

 

[Chuggs]

They installed as advertised, no issues at all. I do have a conflict where the snap pads do make contact with the chassis which I wasn't expecting, I thought they would clear everything per snappads but that's not the case. Fortunately it hasn't been an issue. They seem to work well, I'm on the fence as to whether I'd do it again. I do still carry jack pads with me which I never use now. I'm undecided for a future coach if these would be done.

Neal,

When we stayed at Hilton Head, they required Jack Pads if using levelers. Since we don’t have air leveling... I thought —- maybe I should get a set of Snap Pads. It would be one less thing to have to do during setup, when you don’t actually need them to help with terrain levelness...but do need them to meet the resorts requirements.

So, I didn’t do a good job researching this...as usual. I get them, and it’s apparent that the rears will not have clearance on the tag axle suspension arms.

I know there may be a difference between our HWH and the Equalizers...but is this where your interference is as well? I don’t mind if it just wedges and keeps the Jack from 100% retraction..l.but I would hate to be bouncing down the road and scrub them off on the highway. Not fond of the liability or the loss of a $79 ea. piece of rubber While driving.

I also don’t want it to register as not fully retracted by the system and give me a warning horn forever.

Thanks...

Charlie

 

[Neal]

Charlie, my front jacks have the obstruction IIRC, not back, but I'll have to check again and will report back next time I'm at the coach. Even with the obstruction (contact) it has not prevented the full retraction of the jack(s). I think I could rotate mine and get the clearance, but obviously they could move. So far it's been fine but even at my last location on gravel the jack with snap pad sunk below ground level. If at a place like FMCA where they request jack pads I'd probably still pull out the road warriors and put under the snap pads, not sure, but wouldn't hurt.

 

[AbdRahim]

I have them on my Bay Star. I installed them by myself. No problems, no contact with any other part of RV.

 

["EZ"]

No issues with mine on my Holiday Rambler Ambassador. I have 2 jacks in the read and one in the center in the front of mine. No clearance issues at all.

 

[Buly]

Since I’m not in a condition physically to crawl under the coach and measure the size of the leveling pads:
Does anyone know what size Snap Pads l need for my 2015 DS?
I read that some coaches with our leveling system have mixed size pads?

 

[Neal]

You really should have your existing pads measured to be safe. Maybe someone else can do it?

 

[Chuggs]

More important...as I found out...clearances.

The 2016 Ventana has HWH leveling system...and 2017 they switched to Equalizer. So, there are two different sets right there...and yes, the front pads are a smaller diameter than the rear, as you might suspect by the weight distribution.

I ordered the Pads...even measured my jack pads while down. When I received them...it was then that I noticed how many things infringe on the pad when retracted. A support channel, and the suspension arms for the passive steer tag axle made it impossible to expect the pads to clear. I was afraid if they retracted against these items...I could potentially loose a snap pad...or if the jacks couldn’t retract fully...I would have a nuisance warning of jacks not in travel mode.

The idea is great...but the execution has to be on a case-by-case basis...ensuring the size and clearances for each individual Jack.

I sent the package back to etrailer....I’m out the cost of shipping for my mistake.

Here’s a link to the HWH set typical for Newmar... note: Not for Equalizer jacks...

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/SnapPad/SP34FR74.html

Some folks have been able to modify the pads to fit...but I didn’t think I would have enough material left to keep the pad structurally sound.

 

[Buly]

That’s what I read about my leveling system:

SnapPad HiWay​

Made to fit on HWH® levelers, the SnapPad HiWay product line is one of our most varied.

“HWH® jacks commonly come in three different sizes - 8", 10", and 11.5" - and the different sized feet are often mixed together in different configurations. That means SnapPad HiWays are available in 6 different packages!”

Looks like diving under the coach is in my future? ?

 

[Chuggs]

That’s what I read about my leveling system:

SnapPad HiWay​

Made to fit on HWH® levelers, the SnapPad HiWay product line is one of our most varied.

“HWH® jacks commonly come in three different sizes - 8", 10", and 11.5" - and the different sized feet are often mixed together in different configurations. That means SnapPad HiWays are available in 6 different packages!”

Looks like diving under the coach is in my future? ?

There might be a paper in one of your wardrobes with Part Numbers for your Leveling Jacks. You can probably tell from this the size...but it doesn’t clarify the potential for clearance issues.

 

[AbdRahim]

I have them on my Bay Star. I installed them by myself. No problems, no contact with any other part of RV.

Update: I have noticed significant wear on thre front ogf the right front pad. I don't see how the tire could reach it, but my concern and the advice from snap pad was to remove the front pad for safety sake. hey are currently designing another pad which may work better in this application (i.e. on the BayStar). I r4moved the front two pads and left the rear ones on.