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Old 10-07-2024, 09:51 AM   #1
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Rear Leveling Jacks

Have a 2023 3793RD. On a recent tour to Alaska, I lost my 2 rear Snap Pads somewhere along the way. Is there any drawback to raising the rear and middle jacks by one notch? Looks to be plenty of room above the jacks to do it. The jacks hang pretty low and new Snap Pads get pricey if I continue to lose them. Has anyone else done this and what were your results?
 
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Old 10-07-2024, 10:41 AM   #2
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I raised all 4 of my jacks by one hole years ago. I cut a corner too close on an entry drive apron that had very high curbs and bent my rear passenger side jack...actually - bent the plate attachment at the top (not the jack itself)...so I raised them up a hole. I always lay two 4x4s under the jacks to reduce jack extension.

I managed to beat the plate back into square with a BFH and have had no problems with the jack since.
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We were losing our rear Snap Pads until I installed my axle blocks which raised the rear of the rig about 4". I used the 2" trailer blocks and haven't lost a Snap Pad since. Another benefit is that the rig tracks and handles much better with it being level.
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I raised my rear jacks as high as I could get them in the space allowed. (2 holes if I remember right on one side, and 3 holes on the other.) It made a world of difference when traveling.

However, if my jacks extend much more than 8 inches, they will stroke out. I absolutely do not know why, and after 6 years don't really care any more. I learned right away after raising the jacks I had to put blocks under them so they never extend more than 8 inches. THAT IS THE ONLY "GOTCHA" YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER. If you raise them, put something under them so they do not have to extend fully or beyond "stroke out" length.
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I was concerned about dragging so I raised the center and rear 2 bolt holes. We also use Anderson orange bucket spacers under our jacks to stabilize the rig. Have had no issues.
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Have a 2023 3793RD. On a recent tour to Alaska, I lost my 2 rear Snap Pads somewhere along the way. Is there any drawback to raising the rear and middle jacks by one notch? Looks to be plenty of room above the jacks to do it. The jacks hang pretty low and new Snap Pads get pricey if I continue to lose them. Has anyone else done this and what were your results?
We had one rear snap pad drag off leaving Statesville, NC KOA some years ago. Fortunately, they called us to ask if we were missing it and I pulled over at the first exit about 10 miles away. Turned around and got it back.
Reach out to Snap Pad and see if they will replace them. They shouldn't come off easily. If nothing else, they may work with you on the price.

I raised all 6 of our jacks as high as I could get them after dragging on a severely sloped site in Hawe Creek, SC. No problems with moving them.
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Old 10-10-2024, 09:19 AM   #7
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Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like I'll be doing this in the near future.
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rohrmann:

Where did you find these - I can't seem to find them on e-trailer...
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I am not Rohrmann but read this Thread for more info on blocks and where to get them. Summit Racing is one source and Trailer Blocks is another. DIYers can get the blocks from All Metals.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...ad.php?t=82053
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