SnapPad for mini jack feet

[rideadeuce]

I believe I saw these on one of the forum members Oliver @Galway Girl and did a little research to find them. Pop on and never have to take them off. Quality, thick, durable rubber. Pretty cool. Not sure if there has been a previous post but thought I would share. 

M

https://www.etrailer.com/RV_Jack_Pads/SnapPad/SN59FR.html

 

[rich.dev]

Yes I have them on all 3 jacks.

[topgun2]

2 hours ago, rideadeuce said:

Pop on and never have to take them off. Quality, thick, durable rubber. Pretty cool.

 

2 hours ago, rich.dev said:

Yes I have them on all 3 jacks.

I agree that they are cool and attach easily and will probably last a long time...

But, this is one of those items that I've told myself I need but I simply can't figure out why I need them.

Bill

[Mike and Carol]

2 minutes ago, topgun2 said:

But, this is one of those items that I've told myself I need but I simply can't figure out why I need them.

Same here.  Maybe a Christmas gift?  I still think they’re cool.

[Patriot]

I installed snap pads a few years ago. They help to not leave a foot print on black top paved sites at campgrounds. We also use the Andersen red buckets for both the front jack and rear stabilizers. For some It’s more of a want than a need I suppose. They do look great. 👍🏻 

Edited November 8 by Patriot

[John Dorrer]

4 hours ago, topgun2 said:

 

I agree that they are cool and attach easily and will probably last a long time...

But, this is one of those items that I've told myself I need but I simply can't figure out why I need them.

Bill

+2, I use the buckets and have a piece of 90-mil single ply roofing I place on the surface and then the Andersen Jack Base. I just couldn't come up with a reason to spend the $$. 

[rideadeuce]

For me, it boils down to a faster camp setup and 3 less things I have to store and pull out of the basement. If three of us pool our 4th extra pad we could give a set to someone! Ha

[jd1923]

For me, the 8" tall round Anderson blocks are all we need for the rears. I use the 1" stacking blocks up front as sometimes we need just a few inches of height and other times we need much more like 12-15" of height.

If there is such a thing, next time I would buy the 8" round blocks without the magnets. They don't always stick for me, so I just place them on the ground anyway. They should be lighter and easier to carry without the magnets. My moto, just "keep it simple silly!" (KISS)

[rideadeuce]

3 hours ago, jd1923 said:

My moto, just "keep it simple silly!" (KISS)

Is this coming from the guy that upgraded to motorized, electronic water valves?

Totally, in jest. Respect. Did you ever post a picture of your water valve setup, curious did you mount your switches below the mattress? And did Scuba ever explain why he only used one. 

Best, M

[Patriot]

Here is additional info of the benefits of snap pads per their website. The rubber pad acting as an electrical insulator is note worthy. 

https://rvsnappad.com/blogs/news/snappads-what-are-the-actual-benefits

Edited November 9 by Patriot

[jd1923]

6 hours ago, rideadeuce said:

Is this coming from the guy that upgraded to motorized, electronic water valves?

Totally, in jest. Respect. Did you ever post a picture of your water valve setup, curious did you mount your switches below the mattress? And did Scuba ever explain why he only used one. 

Best, M

Yeah Mike 🤣, I get it and no offense taken at all or ever! I'm your biggest fan re all your 2024 upgrades! I'm always thinking, must we have this too? Money spent on the Anderson leveler system and blocks was enough and what we have now works really well.

For me, motorized water ball valves were at the top of my 2023 mod list. This keeps us from upsetting the curbside bed while camping. We also have the OTT Fresh Tank defect where it has only 18 gallons usable water. During our recent 3+ week trip to the Texas Rally, we filled the freshwater tank via the boondocking port four (4) times without messing Chris' bed!

The rewiring I did when I added the MP2 moved most fuses under the rear dinette seat keeping us from having to move the streetside bed as well.

My install has 3 motorized valves and 3 switches (see PDF and picture). Two operate the ON/OFF of the boondocking/winterizing valves and the third operates the fresh tank drain. With two switches, operating the valves, you can set them for winterizing (rear port to faucets) or "boondocking" (rear port to fill fresh tank).

Steve @ScubaRx used only one switch to operate both valves, stated he does not winterize. Neither do I, as I truly prefer compressed air over the pink stuff (that recently causes CO monitor issues, LOL). For the pennies involved in adding another switch, I decided to keep full valve functionality. Steve showed it can be done with one switch, though you must have the two valves regardless. With ONE switch you can change the valves to Boondocking position but not Winterizing.

Review of this post will show a lot of new functionality, keeping the design and installation, as simple as possible, within my means and available shop tools.

Mike, I'm looking forward to reading your upgrade post when you get to it!

Water Valve Switches.pdf

Edited November 10 by jd1923

[Ronbrink]

9 hours ago, jd1923 said:

For me, motorized water ball valves were at the top of my 2023 mod list. This keeps us from upsetting the curbside bed while camping.

I followed another owner’s lead and purchased a small water pump to transfer water directly into the FRESH WATER CONNECTION port, no valve reconfiguration involved!

[Galway Girl]

From 3 years back the snap pad install video on hull 505

 

 

[jdmmtx]

Thanks for the video. Purchased these recently but haven't installed yet.