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Why you need SnapPads on your RV

What are SnapPads?

RV SnapPad is the world's only permanent jack pads. Made from durable recycled rubber tires, SnapPads "snap-on" to your RV's leveling jacks and stay on for good. They are kind of like rubber "shoes" for your RV's feet. Due to their unique shape and r

What are SnapPads made of?

RV SnapPad® is proudly made in America from finely graded recycled rubber, which keeps old tires from cluttering up landfills and damaging the environment. In fact, as of the end of 2022, we have recycled over 50,000 truck tires into long-lasting Sna

Why is the texture of my NEW SnapPads different from OLD SnapPads?

If you have previously owned SnapPads you may have noticed a difference in the color and texture of the pads, but rest assured you still get all the same great benefits! This is only due to the variation of tire crumb being used by our manufacturers.

How strong are SnapPads?

SnapPad XTRA's have been tested to withstand well over 10,000 lbs per pad. SnapPad PRIME's have been tested to withstand over 20,000 lbs per pad. We also lab tested SnapPads in extreme temperature conditions (+120°F to -40°F) and found that SnapPads

Where are SnapPads made?

SnapPads are proudly manufactured in America!Thanks to such high demand, we have expanded our manufacturing plants to two locations. We are now making SnapPads in South Carolina and Indiana .

Do SnapPads affect levelers?

Occasionally we are asked if the weight of the pads affects the levelers. The short answer is “no”, but we wanted to expand on that for anyone worried or curious. From our experience over the years with industry partners and users, leveling systems c

Why is there a hole in the bottom of the SnapPads?

All SnapPads are manufactured with a bolt access hole in the bottom of them. This is designed to allow access to the bolt that holds the jack foot onto the ram, and allow you to tighten (or remove, if necessary) your jack foot, without removing your

What do the letters on the SnapPads mean?

The letters on the SnapPads have to do with our manufacturing process. Each SnapPad is made on a separate manufacturing line, using a mold specifically for the jack foot size and shape. The letter corresponds to the mold used. If you need to contact

How much surface area do SnapPads add to my jacks?

SnapPads add about 1 inch of thickness to your landing feet and expand the footprint of an RV by anywhere from 40% to 316%, depending on the leveling system and SnapPad. That means more stability and less sinking on almost any terrain, including gras

SnapPad surface area calculations

Curious as to how we calculated the increase in surface area? It’s a snap! Check out this article to see the calculations. First, most landing feet have a 2” diameter bolt hole (or indent) that doesn’t contact the ground. This is the same diameter as

SnapPad PRIME surface area calculations

Most landing feet have a 2” diameter bolt hole (or indent) that doesn’t contact the ground, the Power Gear jack foot is different though, as this bolt hole is considerably larger.Let's look at the cross-section of the engineering drawings of the land

SnapPads and clearance issues

Depending on how your individual RV has been manufactured we occasionally hear about clearance issues with the pads. We have a small list of rigs with clearance issues that are known to us and when we are contacted by customers looking for pads for t

Can SnapPads be used/trusted on all terrains?

Not every RV park or campsite you visit will be flat or level. Sometimes the terrain itself will be lumpy. On top of terrain that isn't flat, there are also considerations like soft earth, gravel, or sand. When the terrain beneath your rig isn't soli

SnapPads performance in mud - Will they prevent my rig from sinking? Do they come off?

Our customers rave about SnapPads in the mud! Indeed, they are one of the biggest reasons people buy pads. We sold our entire inventory at an RV rally within 4 hours because it rained and turned the site into a mud pit. People immediately could see t

Crow hopping and SnapPads

While some people have voiced their concerns that the grippy rubber will interfere with the rigs normal operation, as a company, we haven’t seen very many issues of this nature. "Crow hopping" (when a rig skids forward) can damage SnapPads. While the