They make a huge difference if the ground is soft. They spread out the load on the base of the jack.
We've had them on both trailers that were equipped with B.A.L. stabilizers and, honestly, on anything other than asphalt I would think that the jacks would start to sink in over the course of a weekend. Without the pads there isn't much of a base to stabilize anything.
You can order them through almost any retailer that sell the stabilizers. If you have BAL stabilizers, the correct name to search on is base pad or sand pad.
John
I think they are technically called "Sand Pads"....don't hold me to it.
I cut some scrap plywood into 8x8 squares to put under the stabalizers. The reason is so that the stabalizer, which normally has maybe a 2x2 inch foot does not sink into the ground....or sand. By having a wider foot or putting a piece of wood under the stabalizer prevents it from sinking into the ground.
I have also run into situations where the stabalizer has been over a hole and could not extend far enough. So I used 2 or 3 pieces of wood. I have also used the wood for other thinks like leveling a table or chair.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
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