Leveling blocks vs scissor jacks?

[lhoffm4]

So Im rounding third base on my truckbed trailer camper build. Working on finishing the mods to a contractor rack to put a rtt on top. I tripped over a good deal on 4 scissor jacks that each support 5k lbs. Still debating the merits of one on each corner or two on the rear and one on or near the tongue for leveling/replacing the tongue jack.

Im also looking at those lego-style leveling blocks for just leveling out the trailer in camp, then the scissor jacks will just work like rv stabilizers. I dont yet have the leveling blocks, but Im not sure I need them...

Your thoughts and experience would be appreciated...

 

[Boucher]

This is better than those leveling blocks "
EAZ LIFT Light Weight RV Tire Leveler - Allows for Easy Leveling Without Blocks or Ramps - Fits Most 13-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch Wheels (48845)

 

[eriefisher]

The two items have different purposes. The block are used to get the trailer level side to side. Once you have that you can use the tongue jack to level front to back. The "jacks" on the four corners are just to stabilize the trailer NOT for lifting. I'm not sure what jacks you have or there intended purpose but regular trailer stabilizers usually just fold up if you try and lift the trailer with them. Especially with a heavy load.

 

[lhoffm4]

The scissor jacks I acquired could not only stabilize the trailer but lift it off the ground of I wanted to change the tires. They are larger versions of the ones smalk cars have to change tires. Since the whole trailer only weighs around 800-1000#, each jack can lift 5000#, im guessing the jacks can serve multi purposes: Leveling, stabilizing or even lifting. I guess Im torn between welding one near the hitch and two one the rear or one on each corner?

 

[BensonSTW]

Bolt them on and decide if you like them. If you don’t then unbolt them.

 

[smritte]

I have very heavy duty scissor jacks. I prefer them to any type of leveling done by the tire. In my area I get high winds, having a vehicle that doesn't shift around from either wind or just moving around is a plus. The jacks on both of my trailers will go high enough to lift the tire about 10 inch's off the ground. Not only is this good for a repair but, I don't have to be picky about how flat the ground is. Worse case, I stack something flat under my jacks to get me more height.
I just finished building a hard side trailer, on my first trip I had 40 mph winds at night. No movement at all.

 

[DMS1]

As someone who has lived in a Travel Trailer for the Last 3 years, I would skip those lego leveling blocks and just buy two - 2X8 pieces of wood and cut them into 1.5 feet or 2 foot boards and use those to level your rig, they will cost about the same and last much longer. The scissor jacks are great for keeping your rig from bouncing once you have leveled it.

 

[old_man]

This is better than those leveling blocks "
EAZ LIFT Light Weight RV Tire Leveler - Allows for Easy Leveling Without Blocks or Ramps - Fits Most 13-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch Wheels (48845)

Nice idea but this only goes to a 27" diameter tire.

 

[lhoffm4]

These are EBay jacks that scissor 5 in. to 30 in. Comes as a set of 4 with a max load of 5000 lbs each. They do have bolt holes and could be bolted to the frame. They cost about $120-ish. I may decide to mount studs or plates with studs on the frame, then I could remove them or use them for the trailer or truck to change tires, level the trailer, etc. Plus (not that I would try to drag it over rocks or severe 4x4 trails) being able to remove them/move them might come in handy...?

 

[smritte]

Link?
I scraped one of mine last trip out. Im thinking of adding a skid to the rear ones just in case.

 

[lhoffm4]

Link?
I scraped one of mine last trip out. Im thinking of adding a skid to the rear ones just in case.

I’m not tech-savvy enough, but I bought mine on EBay. Just search 5000# Scissor Jacks. I think they are 4 x for $130 or so.