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Old 03-04-2019, 11:20 AM   #1
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Replacement Landing Pads

I have one landing pad (Leveling Jacks pad) that is rusting - really bad. Has anyone replaced a landing pad? If so, where did you purchase the replacement and how was the process?
 
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If it is the LevelUp system by Lippert you might try contacting their Customer Service, They are really good to work with and MIGHT even send you one for free. If it is the older system with the pads on the extending legs, you might try Trekwood.com, they are part of Tiara RV in Elkhart, IN.
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Why not use a wire wheel on a drill and remove the rust... prime and paint it...
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Old 03-05-2019, 08:18 AM   #4
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Concur with Chuck. Would not think they have rusted through on a 17 rig.
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A little rustoleum goes a long way. One can of primer and one can of black paint will do it.
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Why not use a wire wheel on a drill and remove the rust... prime and paint it...

Been there done that! Still rusting.
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A little rustoleum goes a long way. One can of primer and one can of black paint will do it.

Already cleaned the pad with rust remover and a wire brush. Then, I repainted the pad with Rustoleum. It is still rusting. I have been in damp salt air for the last 10 months, which does not help. So, I'm just going to replace the bad ones.
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If it is the LevelUp system by Lippert you might try contacting their Customer Service, They are really good to work with and MIGHT even send you one for free. If it is the older system with the pads on the extending legs, you might try Trekwood.com, they are part of Tiara RV in Elkhart, IN.

Thanks. I will give Lippert a call.
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No personal experience, but have heard good things about evapo- rust. Not expensive and easy to use. Follow with a good rust inhibiting primer and topcoat. Poor-15 is another excellent product, albeit more work and expense. Either option is probably cheaper than just one pad, plus you could refinish all six.
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A patina finish looks good.
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I'v had sand and repaint min a couple of times from going down gravel roads no big deal it happens!
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After I cleaned up mine, I put 2 coats of clear Flex Seal on them, hasn't rusted yes.
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If you get new ones it might help to clean and paint them before use.
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I cleaned mine with a wire brush then coated them with Flex Seal. Still no rust.
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