Topic: Jack Pad Confusion, what do you use? (Read 2415 times) previous topic - next topic

I've been reading up on various pads that are available to put under the jacks, there seems to be no shortage of available options.  But the more articles I read, and the more products that I look at, the more confused  I become on what to get!

If we are just glamping at resorts, the only thing required is to met the resort rules, which a simple poly cutting board achieves.

But after that there appear to be two available options / types, ones that do not flex and ones that do flex / conform a bit.  This is where  I'm confused as to which style is better, if either.  Should it be completely rigid or conform somewhat to the underlying surface.

So I'm looking for what folks experience has been with either style and what you are using.

Thanks for your help!

I seem to recall reading in the owners manual that Entegra does not want owners to use any kind of material under the actual pad of the jack?

I'm not sure why as there are certainly instances where you either must (campground regulation) or should due to the surface you are on.  For instance parking on asphalt in hot weather, the  jack can punch right through and leave a pot hole.  The last thing I would want to do is damage someone's campground or parking lot, not to mention potential damage to the jacks getting stuck in the ground.

To answer your question, I prefer pads that have some, but not much, give in them.  If you are not sure you will need them, you can go the inexpensive route and stop by Tractor Supply and buy a horse stall mat, cut out (4) 18x18 inch squares and carry them with you.  If you find you use them a lot then you can buy a commercial set.

Snap pad doesn't have a product to fit Entegra equalizer jacks, but expect to soon.

Cool 

You can also purchase DICA pads from Summit Equipment.  DICA Outrigger Pads

They have them in 0.75" thick versions which seem better suited for RV use and save a couple of dollars (still not inexpensive mind you, but awesome pads).  I imagine you can call DICA directly  and order these, I just did not see them on the website or online catalog.

I'm new to this forum.  We take delivery of a 2018 Aspire tomorrow morning.  Moving from a Montana 5th wheel.  I've had Snap Pads on the Montana for a couple of years now and love them.  Got to measure the Aspire pads & I'll get a set on order. 

We've used the DICA pads and find them to be the most efficient solution.  We were boondocking in Oshkosh and the area was pretty wet and the pads kept us from burying our jacks.