RV SnapPad® logo
RV SnapPad® logo

All articles

Product - Install

Answer to you questions on how to install your new SnapPads

How do I install SnapPads?

Step 1: Place the SnapPad underneath the metal foot of the RV. Be sure to install your pads one at a time! And grab a partner - SnapPads are much easier to install with two people. Step 2: Be sure your pad is properly aligned with your jack. You can

One of my SnapPads won't go on. What do I do?

Should your SnapPad not install, try raising your foot 3 - 4", placing a 1/4” shim on the side of the pad that isn’t fully engaging and lowering the foot. The shim should help snap the pad into place. If that doesn’t help take a close look at the foo

Why are my HiWay 8 SnapPads loose?

By design, the HiWay 8 SnapPads do not fit as tightly as the other SnapPads in our lineup. They have been specifically designed for 8" round HWH jack feet with attached springs. These springs on the jacks require the SnapPad to have larger cutouts to

Are my octagonal feet supposed to fit in the round hole of the SnapPad?

Yes! Rest assured that your octagonal feet will fit in the round hole of the SnapPad. You don’t need to align your octagonal jack feet in any special orientation to get them to fit into your SnapPad. All you need to do is make sure that the jack foot

My SnapPads hit the frame or a cross beam. What should I do?

The front or rear jacks on some motorhomes may have a cross beam between them. Depending on your model, you may find your SnapPads are pinched on the beam when retracted. Cross-beam clearance always takes priority. Align your bracket slots with the c

Tiffin Wayfarer tailpipe interference

In order to install and operate their Mini 6 SnapPads some of our customers have had to move their tailpipe in order for the pads to retract properly. One of our helpful customers provided us with the following information on the subject:. "On the Wa

Can I get my SnapPad professionally installed?

Yes, absolutely! Call your dealership to see if they can do it for you, but note that they may charge a fee. You can also visit one of our authorized dealers across the US and Canada, which you can find on our Where to Buy page.

How to Make your Travel Trailer Setup More Stable

There are a lot of variables that go into camper stability. While SnapPads can play a small role in your setup, there are other factors to consider when you get to your site and setup your rig. Stabilizer/jack type, amount of extension, and optimal u