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How to take care of your new SnapPads

Uneven Terrain - Tips for Towing or Driving Your RV

Special thanks to the Getaway Couple for these tips!. Many new RVers can find themselves in a situation where their bumper scrapes the ground, hits a curb, or loses a SnapPad by dragging their jacks. Not only does city life present hazards, but towin

How do I make sure my SnapPads last?

We designed every SnapPad product line with built-in water drainage to help remove excess water that might gather on the top of your jacks when parked in the rain or snow. If you want to really ramp up your jack foot protection and ensure a long, hea

Do SnapPads fall off?

For your peace of mind, the pads do not fall off; they must be knocked, bumped, or scraped off. During third-party testing, all models of our SnapPads are subject to and must pass something called a "shake test" to see what speeds are required to exp

How do I keep the top of my jacks clean?

Have you found your SnapPads are not draining and are retaining water? To get rid of the standing water you can try retracting the feet and tilting them to the side to facilitate draining. You can also clean and dry them off using compressed air, a t

What do you suggest for long-term parking?

If you are parking your rig over some time in varying weather conditions, we suggest you consider the following:Under normal circumstances, you can park long-term with no issues. However, should you experience excessive rain, it can cause the softer

SnapPads and freezing weather

SnapPads have been lab-tested for extreme heat and freezing conditions from +120°F to -40°F. They are made from recycled tire rubber, so much like your car's tires, we don't expect them to freeze to the ground during freezing weather, and in fact, th

How do I remove a SnapPad after it has been installed?

SnapPads are designed to be the world's only permanent jack pad. We do not recommend removing your SnapPads once they have been installed, as you may compromise the lip, thereby voiding your warranty. If, for some reason, you need to do so, there is

How are SnapPads affected by hydraulic fluid leaks?

While we do not have any definitive evidence as to whether hydraulic fluid will cause the SnapPad material to degrade, our best advice is to try to keep it as clean as possible, have any leaks repaired at your chosen service center, and if you do not