PineKap
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What do you use?
My Driveway is very unlevel so I need to level when I do maintenance and get it ready for the next trip. Problem is that I have asphalt so I need to put blocks under the jacks to make the landing area big so as to not sink into asphalt.
Also I have been noticing that most people put something under there jacks in the campgrounds also. But I have noticed things anywhere from Scrap pieces of wood to the plastic blocks from Wally world.
I did notice that the plastic blocks appeared to be getting crushed when I saw them being used, But with the plastic there is allot less weight.
I tried to make up some nice blocks using 2x4's cut to 17" then stack 12 of them side by side which comes out to 17" squared. Then I glued and stapled 1/2" plywood onto both sides tying it all together. Last I took some twine and stapled and glued it to one end for a handle. These blocks turned out really nice, Weighted allot more than I expected though. So not sure I want to make up 4 of them and haul them around.
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driveby
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those plastic blocks don't last all that long with a coach weighing over 20K. I know because empty I don't crush 'em full I do 
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plascell
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I had the same opportunity 6 years ago. My choice was to cut 3/4" plywood in one foot squares to spread the weight of the rear stabilizers, and I double thick the plywood (crossed the grain too) for the pair that went under the front handing gear. Polyurthaned them so they wouldn't absorb water and fall apart. They have yet to show any age or real useage. In the driveway I use 2x8 about a foot long under each of the landing gear. The plywood is used on grass and loose gravel. Under the wheels to level up I drive up on 2x6. I carry 4 each the width of the truck bed, made from scrap wood. If I had to purchase the wood, I would look again at the orange plastic blocks that are very popular.
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dennis and terry
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i use diamond plate; 16"X16". i drilled a hole in each plate that allows me to use the awning rod for placement and removal. no rust, no rot, and no sinking in .
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JCWWBT
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some scrap wood... 2x4 or 2x6 (pretty sure its wider than 4 inches) Char
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wa8yxm
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If yours is a big coach I'd go with 2x12 wood, about 3 feet long
I use large plastic squares they sell at RV stores under mine and have had no problems... But then I don't pick the wheels off the ground.
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khahuna
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I have 3 leveling jacks on my coach.
I bought a 2" x 12" x 96" pressure treated plank. Cut it into 8 - 2" x 12" x 12" squares. Then I screwed 2 pieces together forming 3 - 4" x 12" x 12" blocks. I had 2 - 2" x 12" x 12" pads left over to increase the thickness at different times. Weighs in at about 20#'s total.
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Don Don
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2x 12 doubled up.
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jeffnkelly
St. Louis MO
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We use hefty 2 x 10's about 12 inches square... That does the trick...
We also use the Lynx blocks on occastion.
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SageCrispin
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Was just at the Progressive Industries website, and they recommend against wood due to it conducting, there by grounding the rig. They say to use the wood blocks if you must, but put something between them and the jacks to insulate the coach. If those plastic things don't last, anyone have any ideas what can be used instead?
To answer your question, I use chunks of rough cut 4 x 8 (available at any saw mill-perhaps for free)cut to about a foot long, with rope handles to fish them out with the awning hook. Until I can find some insulating material that is....
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