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Flooper
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2009-04-23 10:53 AM (#103811)
Subject: What do you use under your jack?


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I've always used a block of 4 x 4 treated lumber under my jack...but we've had a lot of rain lately, and when I went to get my trailer yesterday, the block had sunk down about 6 inches into the soft ground. So I'm thinking of using something different, and wanted to see what other are using. Thanks for any suggestions.
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chadsalt
Reg. Nov 2004
Posted 2009-04-23 11:33 AM (#103815 - in reply to #103811)
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Piece of 2x8 about a foot long or a cinder block.......

How heavy is your trailer?  Either way I dont think a 4x4 is much of a "foot" in the dirt?

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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2009-04-23 12:38 PM (#103820 - in reply to #103811)
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18 inches of 4 x 6 treated lumber scrap.

Or about 100 square inches of ground pressure distribution. (18x6)

Stored in back corner of the truck bed.

Also doubles as a wheel chock if needed.

Price ... cheap, one less piece of trash after deck construction.

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hogtownboss
Reg. Sep 2008
Posted 2009-04-23 12:48 PM (#103822 - in reply to #103820)
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Originally written by hosspuller on 2009-04-23 12:38 PM

18 inches of 4 x 6 treated lumber scrap.

Or about 100 square inches of ground pressure distribution. (18x6)

Stored in back corner of the truck bed.

Also doubles as a wheel chock if needed.

Price ... cheap, one less piece of trash after deck construction.

I use them same thing, also doubles as a trailer jack to change tires.....

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Tresvolte
Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2009-04-23 12:58 PM (#103824 - in reply to #103811)
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Ditto.

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genebob
Reg. Nov 2007
Posted 2009-04-23 2:00 PM (#103828 - in reply to #103811)
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Location: Minnesota		24"x 2"x12" cca under an 18" x 6"x6". I carry several of the 2x12's in varying lengths for use in leveling the trailer at the camp site. Keep them in a box in the truck box.
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greyhorse
Reg. Nov 2005
Posted 2009-04-23 2:28 PM (#103831 - in reply to #103811)
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Location: Texas		8.5' cross tie (about 10" wide) under dual jacks, I had used 8"X12" blocks but they sink when it rains.
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lightonthebay
Reg. Aug 2008
Posted 2009-04-23 2:29 PM (#103832 - in reply to #103811)
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Location: MT		My girlfriend's hand.
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oldguide
Reg. Sep 2006
Posted 2009-04-23 2:41 PM (#103834 - in reply to #103811)
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Location: somerville,al		If you use a wooden or concrete block under your jack or jacks, you might want to consider grounding your trailer.  The jacks are the only metal touching the ground.
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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2009-04-23 2:44 PM (#103835 - in reply to #103832)
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Originally written by lightonthebay on 2009-04-23 11:29 AM

My girlfriend's hand.

Either you've a fast jack, or she's very slow   LOL

 

Seriously... Beware of using cinder blocks.  Unless the pressure is evenly distributed (like in a foundation) the block can crumble and collapse.

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2009-04-23 2:50 PM (#103836 - in reply to #103811)
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A couple pressure treated 2"x10"... about 18" long.

 

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Flooper
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2009-04-23 5:06 PM (#103848 - in reply to #103811)
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Location: Iowa		Thanks for all the advice...very helpful. Yeah...I kinda found that the 4 x 4 wasn't quite enough to spread the weight around!!
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millironk
Reg. Feb 2009
Posted 2009-04-24 8:46 PM (#103924 - in reply to #103811)
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is there anything to the comment about grounding your trailer?
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2009-04-25 4:10 PM (#103939 - in reply to #103924)
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Originally written by millironk on 2009-04-24 9:46 PM

is there anything to the comment about grounding your trailer?
Well, if you were just connected to your truck with your landing gear up...You would not be grounded as well...so it seems to be a NBD...

Edited by PaulChristenson 2009-04-25 4:11 PM
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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2009-04-26 7:09 PM (#103985 - in reply to #103924)
Subject: RE: What do you use under your jack?


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Originally written by millironk on 2009-04-24 5:46 PM

is there anything to the comment about grounding your trailer?

To add to Paul's comment... A painted landing pad makes a poor ground plate on dry dirt, gravel, even grass.  I would rather depend on the camp site's electrical ground.  It is easily checked with a $5 outlet tester.  If you're using a generator, a ground fault interupter (GFCI) is a good safety feature instead of a driven ground rod.

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farmbabe
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2009-04-27 10:09 AM (#104014 - in reply to #103811)
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Location: michigan		I am not one to worry too much about stuff so I just have two or three boards in the truck- one is longer and wide,then some thicker blocks. My trailer is never unhooked for more than a few days ( except at home of course)
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