Does anyone have Caravan Pads

ALeesLLD replied on 25/02/2020 15:10

Posted on 25/02/2020 15:10

So I've been looking at Caravan Pads and not sure what I'm looking for. Advice anyone for what you use to stablise your caravan. 

nelliethehooker replied on 25/02/2020 20:27

Posted on 25/02/2020 16:24 by brue

We've used both, we've got pads on our M/H steadies but some pieces of wood are also handy...be prepared! wink

Posted on 25/02/2020 20:27

Us too, brue. Helps to ensure that the pads don't get covered in mud, and spreads the load a bit too.

Tigi replied on 25/02/2020 20:28

Posted on 25/02/2020 20:28

I`ve used Milenco Pads for a while never lost any unlike one make I tried. They have an intergrated spring to reduce movement when towing, saves time faffing around positioning bits of wood.

Amesford replied on 26/02/2020 08:37

Posted on 25/02/2020 15:10 by ALeesLLD

So I've been looking at Caravan Pads and not sure what I'm looking for. Advice anyone for what you use to stablise your caravan. 

Posted on 26/02/2020 08:37

As already stated they stop the feet from sinking plus stop wear and tear on the corner steadies feet when using hard standings ours has a set of interlocking plastic blocks for use on sloping pitches, they are quite cheap easy to fit and no digging around the front locker for bits of wood 

Navigateur replied on 26/02/2020 09:12

Posted on 26/02/2020 09:12

they’re cheap as chips and can be found in any accessory shop.

And lying about on many camp sites!

The pads help spread the weight of the caravan onto a larger area of ground.  Even on a gravel hard standing the weight will compact the ground over a few days allowing the caravan to rock slightly, which then compacts the ground further - especially in the recent windy spell. The steadys then will need "tightening" if they are to steady the caravan at all.

I have fitted pads, but also almost always use blocks as well to distribute the load a bit more.

Tinwheeler replied on 26/02/2020 09:21

Posted on 26/02/2020 09:21

I don't think anyone, so far, has used or recommended the type of pad the OP linked to. That speaks volumes.

Navigateur replied on 26/02/2020 10:09

Posted on 26/02/2020 10:09

I've just had a closer look at the link and it has got me wondering if the OP is concerned about wheels sinking rather than corner steadies?

commeyras replied on 26/02/2020 10:40

Posted on 26/02/2020 10:40

I use them and also take blocks.  Mind you, they can 'disappear' undecided or become brittle and break up so I use inexpensive ones.  Note to self, need to get some more  as I am missing one, pity they only seem to come in packs of 4.

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