I've looked and considered these and other solutions but it's so hard to beat the adaptability a small selection of plywood and 2x4's gives - seems like so many places I've parked are not exactly level so it takes more blocking on the left rear working down to the least on the right front or vice-versa - and by more than 6" more often than not.
Plus, I've spent a lot of my life in construction around machines with outriggers so the value of a proper footprint is a good thing! All of my base plates are 18"x18" and my goal is to make up the difference between the ground and the outrigger so once everything is level they're equally at about 1/2 of the full extension which when I add the tire X brace on the tires gives a pretty stable unit when parked.
Plus, the wood is pretty darn inexpensive when sources from scraps and kind of fun to use my battery operated circular saw to cut things up!
That's my 2 cents?
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We have used them since we picked up our 337 two years ago. They are easy to use and I have no problems storing them in the RV. I purchased four but have only needed to use them on the front legs. I also heard stories about failure but no issues so far and that is with quite a few trips. Have used them on gravel without any additional padding. One thing to be aware of regarding the magnets. They tend to corrode pretty fast and are a pain to replace when corroded. The small screw holding the magnets in the bottom tend to strip pretty easy as well. Anderson has sent me out replacement magnets with screws at no charge.
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Use four on the rear jacks. Tried the front, but seemed to mess with the auto leveling. Would not let the front go down far enough at beginning of auto level. Still have sway in the RV. Maybe some improvement. Also use wheel chocks which probably help more.
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No. I use the rubber step pads. you affix them to the bottom of your jack feet and they stay attached. l`ve talked to a lot of people who said that the anderson blocks were bad to break. I get mixed reviews. With the step pads you don`t have to worry about storing them.
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Originally posted by Ed Pauly View PostDose anyone use andersen jack blocks? Andersen 3608 Trailer Jack Block | Bumper Superstore
BE AWARE: Even manufacture shows "ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIME: UP TO 5 WEEKS"
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I use them on the front of my 303rls and love them. I do have a 3/4 plywood pad I put them on when on gravel. Others have cracked them and I think its because they dig in when lowering and rasing. No problems as of now
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Use one on my jack, works great, far better than the blocks of wood I use to use. A good investment. Have a 30 foot GD travel trailer.
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I bought a pair used and place them under the front jacks of our 5th wheel. Pretty convenient and replaces the wood blocks I used previously. I did not notice any significant difference in movement of the 5th wheel when walking around.
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Originally posted by Ed Pauly View PostDose anyone use andersen jack blocks? Andersen 3608 Trailer Jack Block | Bumper Superstore
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Ed Pauly We have found that the wheel locks that expand between the two tires are the most effective at stopping the movement in a t.t.. The majority of movement is fore and aft. The only caveat is to be cautious of how much pressure is applied while placing them. Too much could mess with alignment.
Dave
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We've had a positive experience with them when we winter in Texas on a level concrete pad. That is the only time I typically use them except at home , then I use them on the front landing gear.
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We use them - always for the front and in the rear when they fit. Magnets hold them to the feet, and I cut 16” squares of 3/4” stall mat to go under each - prevents rocks from breaking the plastic base edges. They are very stable, lightweight and easy to store - I stack all 4.
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Ed Pauly , Chipster , I have been using the Anderson blocks and overall I do like them. They are bulky to store but lighter than the equivalent number of wooden blocks to reduce the distance in extending the landing legs and stabilizing jacks. I still felt plenty of sway before installing the BAL lock-arm stabilizing bars so the statement that they eliminate "nearly all movement" is a stretch IMHO.
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I saw these in the store recently and a lot of folks seem to be using them.
I use a block of wood...
That site/link you posted say- Eliminates nearly all movement and sway in parked RV's and trailers
Seen any improvement?
(Note, I have a travel trailer)
Thanks
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