OK, the RV SnapPad product has been out for sometime now and has been reviewed and shown all over. However I’m not late to the game in letting you know about them. Why is that? That is because they just came out with the size that fits our coach. Until this past June, a 12 inch size that would fit the rear jacks of our 45′ Tiffin Allegro Bus did not exist. I was not about to just put on the front pads, which they did have ones would fit, without doing all the pads. So I finally was able to get my hands on a full set, and do install video on them and let you know about them.
The short of it is, SnapPads are exactly as they are named. They are jack pads that “snap” into place and stay permanently on your jack pads. No more needing to put wood or other things underneath your jack pads to give you a larger footprint, taller height, and usually more stability when using your jacks. No more bending over, pushing them in, lining them up, etc. etc. And then not to mention picking them up afterwards either. (I’ve seen a number of people in the past leave their jack pads behind, forgetting they were there, driving away as they waved goodbye.) These stay attached to your jack pads. Don’t worry about the drive height and hitting something underneath your coach, they only add 1 inch to the bottom and that is likely not to cause an issue as your coach, or RV, rides up much higher than most cars do.
They are made from recycled tires, which is great for the environment, and I put them through a stress test already. See the video for that. Oh and by the way, I did that by accident. Nine times. Oops! However, I can now say they surely will held up over time and pressure.
So check out the video below for more information on the SnapPads And see me install them. Let’s just say it was a fun video.
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Here is the video where I discuss the SnapPads and also install them…Enjoy!
Also bought these and think they are a great idea, but at the Tiffin Rally in Goshen, the HWH engineer said he does not recommend their use because of the added weight…
Last I heard was HWH was not feeling it was a good idea to add weight due to spring retraction of the jacks. I don’t have a dog in the fight and don’t care one way or the other.
However, I along with dozens of others on TiffinNet have experienced slow to no jack retractions one time or another. Any thoughts ?
Hi…Not sure if you watched the video, but I talked about that. So I am guessing you did not watch the video. :)
I did watch the vid…were you high….Lol
The pads aren’t for me as I do all my own maint and they would just be in the way. However our coach does have the “rearview mirror” and I did hang Fuzzy Dice from it.
Keep up the good work. Till next time..Cheers
We bought a set of the Hi-Way 8 for our 2014 Tiffin and have used them twice. The installation went smoothly (after I began using dish soap) and so far, so good. I don’t believe that the moderate amount of weight added to each leg will be detrimental. So far, we really like them!
First of all I love watching your videos! My wife and I stopped by your seasonal place last month but unfortunately you guys weren’t around. We did meet Paul and his wife where we had some ice cream and wonderful conversation.
I just wanted to tell you that I contacted Entegra regarding the Snap Pads. I am in the process of having a Cornerstone built and was interested in their opinion about placing the Pads on my coach once I take delivery. They told me that they do not recommend them. Apparently the system that controls the jack leveling is integrated with the air leveling. The Pads add enough height to interfere the systems ability to know when to dump the air from the air leveling system.
The Snap Pads seem like such a great idea and I loved them the first time I saw them but at least for the Entegra line, they are a no no.
OH MY!!! Did you come up and ring the door bell or knock? I ask fort Brenda could have been out yet I could have been working in the coach and my back is to the windshield! Total bummer.
Interesting reply. I tested mine three times after I installed them and the air dump that takes place from travel height was not affected at all. I have seen a number of Entegra’s with them so I find that a very pondering response to say the least. The logic doesn’t make sense on the jack extension. If this was the case, it would constantly have issues uneven ground.
The reason, IMHO at least, that can’t be correct is because you would’ve already had your block’s underneath the Jack before it even touched the ground. Therefore it would’ve already thrown off the extension. So it makes no sense logically at all. I am not sure what system they use in the Cornerstone, however I can tell you it has no issue whatsoever with our Valid Air leveling system which handles both the air suspension system, air leveling, and Hydraulic Jack leveling. HWH, the jack Manufacturer, uses a spring system to return the jacks into the cylinder. More or less it opens up a value to dump the hydraulic fluid and the springs pull them back in the place. So I can see where they may have a concern with some added weight if the springs weaken. If the jack system you have will have both lower and raise hydraulic lines, weight is not an issue.
In our case, after traveling, and we tell the system to auto hydraulic level, it drops air halfway, starts to lower the jacks, the jacks touch the ground, drops the air fully and then finishes leveling. As which, none of this can be affected by placing something under the pad.
I just can’t see their logic in that answer I am sorry to say. :) I’ve also seen a number of Enterga’s with SnapPads. But hey that’s what they said, then it’s a judgment call. In my humble opinion, it makes no sense and would not stop me personally from using them.
We didn’t knock because it appeared no one was around and we didn’t want to disturb you if you were busy inside. We did love the campground and will most certainly be back once we take delivery on our coach.
Regarding the information that I received from Entegra, I must say that your response was exactly what I was thinking at the time. However not being the designer of the system I don’t want to take the chance. Just for reference, they use the Hadley air leveling system and the Equalizer Systems dual acting hydraulic jack leveling system for the jacks
Great…So you will be back! Good to read!
“Equalizer Systems” – LOL…They endorse SnapPad! They have partnered even! So yeah, I can say you got bad info. :-) https://rvsnappad.com/blogs/news/weve-partnered-with-equalizer-systems
LOL!!! That is just to funny. You sir are always a wealth of information. I can’t wait to call Entegra and have some fun with them on the phone about this. Thank you.
It appears all they have done is expand the footprint by about two inches all around which in relation to the jack foot size is minimal. Yes they have shortened the extension length by a few inches but that has no relevant impact. Jacks are designed to be strong and stable fully extended. They are not designed to handle add on weight which the pads add on. That may be the reason why the jack manufacturer will not endorse. I don’t see any cost benifit to your pads by dispersing the weight over a few more inches. My 16X16 inch 2×8 in pads work better for less money and comparable weight.
Hi Bard…Up, I too had the large big blocks and this was wondering the same thing. To me however, I have a 15″ pad now, vs your 16″, and don’t have to deal with setting them in place or storage. It totally is a personal preference to say the least. :) We, Brenda and I, can tell the difference when jacks are extended further out or not when walk in the coach. You would not think it, seeing they are solid and welded to the frame, but the higher up you go, the more it can be felt. Thus I like the idea of even having one more inch of the cylinder up inside vs extended. But that us. Your 2″ pads will greatly help with that even more than the 1″. So thats a good thing! Hope you are well. Keep safe.
Hi Again…I happened to find this and found it really interesting. The pads will actually increase in size thus adding more service area. Note how they react to soft ground. Also based on the material, this will also help in uneven ground or rocky ground as they will confirm unlike the wood I used to use. (I actually splintered one the heavy wood set I have.) https://youtu.be/CAUAuVYiRtc Just thought you might find it interesting.
Dave I like the idea and the convenience afforded by the permanent installation. I’m still a bit uncertain as to the long term effect the added weight will have on the HWH springs. I think I’ll put this on my “list” and wait for a long term evaluation.
Love the sub titles….always cracks me up.
HI Dave:
We put them on our 2015 45LP last May at the Goshen rally. (I ordered prior to the rally, so that may be why they had them for me in May.)
I love them. For me, it removed one of the tasks I didn’t like most: Crawling on the ground in hot weather to place 2×12 boards (that break after a while in service).
They get a thumbs up from us.
Is anybody concerned with the added “dish” created by the Snappads at the top of the jack? It seems like a lot more crud will accumulate there.
Nope, none at all. Those cutouts you see on the side are drain areas. If anything does get on them over time, it is nothing a hose would not take care of. :)
We (Hubby and I) installed the Snap Pads yesterday. It took all of 20 minutes. Very easy. Where we are currently camped is sandy. The jacks and tires have sunk into the ground several inches because of all the rain in the Northeast. Looks like these are helping.
We’. Installed Snap Pads on our 2014 45LP 6 months ago. Easy install and they have worked flawlessly over many jacks cycles. They do add weight to the jack pads, but I’ve witnessed no adverse effects.
Same…All this time has passed and no issues for us either. A total MUST HAVE in our opinion. :)
I have a 2015 A Bus 45 OP. Can you confirm the pad sizes that I will need?
I can not…But a quick e-mail or a call to the company would get you that answer. (I am not aware if Tiffin may have changed the sizes in 2015 vs 2014 so I would not want to tell you incorrectly.) Also on their site, they don’t seem to list 2015’s for some reason. But I surely know they have pads to fit. If you call or write, tell them we said hello. Site… https://rvsnappad.com/