Additional Ground Support When Using Snap Pads  

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Thanks for letting us help Ron. Based on your order history, it looks like you have the SnapPad Prime Jack Pads # SP84FR4, which measure 13-1/4" x 13-1/4" overall. That's already a fairly large footprint, so I'm a little surprised you're still experiencing sinking on softer ground. One option we commonly recommend is the SnapPad StakPad Universal Leveling Block and Jack Pad # SN74VR. However, these measure 12" x 12", which is a smaller footprint than your existing SnapPads and wouldn't really solve the issue you're experiencing.

Unfortunately, we don't currently carry a leveling pad that's larger than the footprint of your existing SnapPads. For particularly soft or wet ground, I'd look for something around 16" x 16". That would provide significantly more ground contact to spread the weight and hopefully prevent sinking.

Another option would be to make your own blocks from a properly sized piece of thick exterior grade plywood or lumber. As long as it's strong enough to support the load without flexing or splitting, this can be a simple and inexpensive way to get the larger footprint you need.

Where sort of areas are you typically camping when you're having these issues?

expert reply by: Christopher H

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Ron W.

9/23/2026

I sold the c class a few years ago and are planning on going back to full time before long. I remember parking on a spot and the ground was wet grass and the legs kept sinking, I can't remember if that happened after I put on the snap pads. I was just trying to plan ahead

Christopher H.

9/23/2026

@RonW Gotcha. The larger snap pads usually do a pretty good job at preventing this. Do you already have the replacement RV you'll be going full time in?

Mark M.

9/24/2026

@RonW We do alot of off grid and highly recommend getting good outrigger pads to put under the snap pads. Because of the soft ground we had a couple pads rip. Since getting the outrigger pads haven't had any issue.

Christopher H.

9/24/2026

@MarkM Appreciate you bring that up! We do carry a few outrigger pads like # 337OP18X18R that will work great under a SnapPad.

Don W.

9/24/2026

Provides better stability, better grip and protect your metal feet.

Christopher H.

9/25/2026

@DonW We agree! What type of camper do you have?

Makey

9/24/2026

Hi Ron, We have the snap pads on our class A 30 foot 22,000 pound RV and have found that in softish ground they have worked well. When in doubt I have used 2 4foot 2x6 boards under the snap pads and have yet to have a problem. Granted we are in Colorado where the soil is very dry. Overall I have been very happy with the snap pads, they have almost eliminated the need for the stacking blocks. Good luck.

Christopher H.

9/25/2026

@Makey Thanks for your feedback. Really appreciate it!

Expert Reply:

Thanks for letting us help Ron. Based on your order history, it looks like you have the SnapPad Prime Jack Pads # SP84FR4, which measure 13-1/4" x 13-1/4" overall. That's already a fairly large footprint, so I'm a little surprised you're still experiencing sinking on softer ground. One option we commonly recommend is the SnapPad StakPad Universal Leveling Block and Jack Pad # SN74VR. However, these measure 12" x 12", which is a smaller footprint than your existing SnapPads and wouldn't really solve the issue you're experiencing.

Unfortunately, we don't currently carry a leveling pad that's larger than the footprint of your existing SnapPads. For particularly soft or wet ground, I'd look for something around 16" x 16". That would provide significantly more ground contact to spread the weight and hopefully prevent sinking.

Another option would be to make your own blocks from a properly sized piece of thick exterior grade plywood or lumber. As long as it's strong enough to support the load without flexing or splitting, this can be a simple and inexpensive way to get the larger footprint you need.

Where sort of areas are you typically camping when you're having these issues?

expert reply by: Christopher H

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