Levelling blocks for hydraulic jacks

[Chris Summers]

Hi

Does anyone use blocks under their self level system? If so can you suggest a good make.

 

[Mr porky]

2 blocks of wood sorts us out

 

[WESTY66]

I’ve made my own, I’ve cut 4 pieces off a scaffold board, and have just only yesterday cut some spacers out of some scrap off cuts from 50mm thick waffle board that we use as walkway on conveyor belts. Not tested them yet though

 

[AdrianChen]

Hi

Does anyone use blocks under their self level system? If so can you suggest a good make.

Couldn't believe the price of crane/spreader pads, so also use scaffold board, a couple have psplit after getting wet/dry a few times but easily replaced.

 

[MichaelT]

We have the VB big feet attached.

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[1967bowesj]

2 blocks of wood sorts us out

Same, 4 bits of ply 12" square just to spread the weight when on grass. If you cannot get near enough level with the jacks id move the van or you would need a ladder to get in and out

 

[Ditcha]

I made my own from nylon but not light.

 

[Purrfecttune]

Had the Amplo system for two years now and never found the need to put anything underneath

The levellers have ‘sunk’ occasionally on grass but never more than an inch. Any more than that and I wouldn’t want to be on such soggy ground anyway.

Maybe we are not well travelled enough yet!

 

[Two on Tour]

I fitted the larger diameter footplate covers to ours, surface area of a standard foot = 283.5 cm2, with the cover fitted = 452.4 cm2
No getting down on your knees to slide them under.

 

[Kups]

I had mine from a local plastics supplier. He cut me 4 30 x 30 pieces of worktop material 2.5 cm thick. Same material as the crane outrigger pads but a lot cheaper. Made loops from old washing line. A bit heavy but will not crack or warp.

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[Paul F]

After splitting many scaffold boards, I bought a set of these;

Square Recessed Motorhome Pads (Pk of 4) | Outriggerpads

www.outriggerpads.co.uk

They are pretty good and have warped a bit with use, but still do the job.

 

[KASPAR]

At home where the MH sits use squares of scaffold boards sealed with SFIXX Black Out paint under levellers on one side as we only lift the one side.

In preparation for on site use, not needed them yet, have 4x 250mmx250mmx40mm Horse Tile made from a 500mm x 500mm sample I had lying around. https://quattrorubberandresin.co.uk...NL9XzABenfyzKiqKcP5zq7noJbhQnr-QaArW4EALw_wcB

We have the M-Level system fitted by VanBitz https://m-level.co.uk/

 

[Orion]

I fitted the larger diameter footplate covers to ours, surface area of a standard foot = 283.5 cm2, with the cover fitted = 452.4 cm2
No getting down on your knees to slide them under.

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Ditto here. Purchased from meesoutdoor.nl and maybe I was lucky but they arrived without vat being levied by the carrier/customs.

 

[icantremember]

We very rarely use them but carry these crane plates and my little pusheriner&pullerouter to save my knees and back

 

[DavidG58]

I would find a different pitch 10 years never sunk yet but could have done with a bit more lift a couple of times

If I used anything it would have to be attached, bought these jacks to save getting out and handling ramps

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[Jabstatt]

GRP Waffle Boards. There are 12 in square ones. Absolutely fantastic. I have another pair of long ones for my Defender.

https://www.barriersdirect.co.uk/traffic-management-c1220/wheel-stops-trench-ramps-and-cable-hose-protection-c1152/grp-waffle-boards-sand-ladders-standard-duty-gap-bridging-sold-in-pairs-p54033?shopping&ppc_keyword=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADyUWgEwmMWCUlLdiaSxTbQ8dZXMQ&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn82X1ouaiQMVN5RQBh3uoh6OEAQYAiABEgJD9vD_BwE

Tony

 

[TheAleMan]

After splitting many scaffold boards, I bought a set of these;

Square Recessed Motorhome Pads (Pk of 4) | Outriggerpads

www.outriggerpads.co.uk

They are pretty good and have warped a bit with use, but still do the job.

Got the same for our van. Very tough pads which are literally indestructible. Haven’t noticed any warping with ours though.

 

[funflair]

We have a pair of these, 2x40x40 glued and screwed, gives a lift of around 80mm and not very heavy at all, really handy when you need the front wheels in the air and the rams are on their limit or you just don't want them on full extension, we also have another pair of 2x18mm ply @300x300 so give a bit more area if the ground is soft, if we get stuck with this set up I can lift the rear axle completely out of the mud and use "sand ladders" to self rescue, never had to rescue ourselves but have used them on a couple of others.

 

[David and Sally]

Scaffold planks. Just make sure no one is on the roof when you nick them

 

[Paul F]

Got the same for our van. Very tough pads which are literally indestructible. Haven’t noticed any warping with ours though.

The only problem with the slight warping really is that they dont stack and go in the neat little bag quite so nicely!!

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[Barchetta47]

I always thought it would be a great idea to get hydraulic levellers until our last trip. In several places people were using wooden blocks to get level, as above. In one extreme, in the aire in Burgos, we got level with our fiamma blocks at the front not even at the highest level. Then two different vans turned up with hydraulic levellers and each of them ended up with their rams down, four blocks of wood under the rams and their front wheels 10ins off the ground. All seemed a bit extreme, is that a usual occurrence?

 

[Paul F]

I always thought it would be a great idea to get hydraulic levellers until our last trip. In several places people were using wooden blocks to get level, as above. In one extreme, in the aire in Burgos, we got level with our fiamma blocks at the front not even at the highest level. Then two different vans turned up with hydraulic levellers and each of them ended up with their rams down, four blocks of wood under the rams and their front wheels 10ins off the ground. All seemed a bit extreme, is that a usual occurrence?

Depends on the whole set up of the van really. Our old Hymer with traditional suspension was a bit like that sometimes, but now we have full air, the rear (or front as necessary) is dropped right down first and then final levelling done on the other end. Our wheels are rarely off the ground now.

 

[Ditcha]

I fitted the larger diameter footplate covers to ours, surface area of a standard foot = 283.5 cm2, with the cover fitted = 452.4 cm2
No getting down on your knees to slide them under.

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No extra lift though

 

[Two on Tour]

No extra lift though

Was the OP's opening post about gaining extra lift or spreading the load ?
Looking at the thickness of yours, they would give you wet knees bugger all extra lift anyway.

 

[Ditcha]

Was the OP's opening post about gaining extra lift or spreading the load ?
Looking at the thickness of yours, they would give you wet knees bugger all extra lift anyway.

You can stack them and it doesn't rain in Spain or up North so no wet knees dear boy
Do you have to pick the gravel out of the rubber feet each time you use them

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[Two on Tour]

You can stack them.

I suppose that extra inch makes all the difference.

Do you have to pick the gravel out of the rubber feet each time you use them

Nope, they are hard plastic.

 

[Speve]

Here’s a good deal only £22.99 for 6

VEVOR RV Leveling Pads - Stable and Easy Camping

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uk.vevor.com

 

[Hettie's Crew]

I fitted the larger diameter footplate covers to ours, surface area of a standard foot = 283.5 cm2, with the cover fitted = 452.4 cm2
No getting down on your knees to slide them under.

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I’ll have to get some of them, they look good quality. Where from and how much? Ours is HPC though so I’ll have to check sizes.

 

[Two on Tour]

I’ll have to get some of them, they look good quality. Where from and how much? Ours is HPC though so I’ll have to check sizes.

I bought mine some years ago from a Dutch motorhome accessory outlet, as back then they were not available in the UK, and I seem to remember that they were about £140 delivered.

The link to the company I bought from, no longer works, Google brings up Alko

Footplate Cover für hydraulische Stützen

Das Footplate Cover vergrößert die Standfläche um 40% und verhindert gleichzeitig Beschädigungen. Passend für Stützenteller der hydraulischen Stützen E&P levelM und AL-KO HY4.

store.alko-tech.com

 

[TheAleMan]

The only problem with the slight warping really is that they dont stack and go in the neat little bag quite so nicely!!

See, I don’t have that problem