Andersen Jack Blocks?

[JaycoMLOK]

I have a set of 4 and yes they work great and I would recommend them.

[Jace817]

I have a set of four, but usually only use two. If the site slopes down to the back, use them on the rear two, and the on the mids in the vice versa.

I like them a lot but would suggest trying two before investing in more.

[SeventyGTX]

I recently bought a set for the front of our current 31ft Wildcat and they really helped stabilize it walking around inside. A lot more than I expected. Although we haven't had them in severe wind yet.

[Big1]

Hmmm, nice concept but do I need them now that is a question that I ask myself I have to find some on sales.

[madmaxmutt]

Originally Posted by Lowmiler

I agree their Levelers are great, I used them on my last rig. But if you click on the link you'll see I am referring to another of their products.

For what it's worth, I ended up ordering a set of the Blocks, and they were good and bad.

Good:
Quick set up
Definitely reduced rock by keeping the shaft extension short.

Bad:
If you're on an unlevel site, there is a chance they won't fit under your jacks even when fully retracted. On a site I was on, it was unlevel by maybe 6 or so inches front to rear, and I could not fit the Blocks under my front jacks.
Also, the lip is about 1.5" wide, and I could definitely see these things sinking over time in muddy ground, requiring periodic releveling.

I ended up returning them.

Just like everything else, not everything works for everyone. I am glad you were able to get your money back since it didn't work for you. Anderson makes some amazing items, but most are definitely high priced. Stacking blocks are way more flexible and wood is way cheaper. I think these particular blocks for most travel trailers are a waste. Taller trailers or 5ers with self leveling systems might be a great use for them. To each his own.

[Lowmiler]

Originally Posted by madmaxmutt

Just like everything else, not everything works for everyone. I am glad you were able to get your money back since it didn't work for you. Anderson makes some amazing items, but most are definitely high priced. Stacking blocks are way more flexible and wood is way cheaper. I think these particular blocks for most travel trailers are a waste. Taller trailers or 5ers with self leveling systems might be a great use for them. To each his own.

Ironically, I ended up ordering them again, and really like using them. I’m using them right now.

Don’t follow me, 50% of the time I’ll confuse the heck out of everyone 100% of the time.

[AKRUEBBE]

I hardly ever use blocks unless I'm in a very uneven site. I've seen rigs on perfectly level sites with blocks all over the place. Never could understand the reasoning in that. I like to keep things as simple as possible. IMHO, Snap-pads are awesome.

[madmaxmutt]

Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE

I hardly ever use blocks unless I'm in a very uneven site. I've seen rigs on perfectly level sites with blocks all over the place. Never could understand the reasoning in that. I like to keep things as simple as possible. IMHO, Snap-pads are awesome.

I almost always use blocks under the landing gear. The blocks seem much more stable than extending the legs out of the square tubes. I found the same thing about the TT jack. YMMV

[AKRUEBBE]

Originally Posted by madmaxmutt

I almost always use blocks under the landing gear. The blocks seem much more stable than extending the legs out of the square tubes. I found the same thing about the TT jack. YMMV

That's another practice I avoid...........I never extend the legs on the front.

[Lowmiler]

Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE

That's another practice I avoid...........I never extend the legs on the front.

How? Do you manually lower the front all the way back down after unhitching? Doesn’t auto-level raise it back up?

The Andersen blocks allow you to save a bunch of time when unhitching by taking up the gap between the feet and ground.

If you don’t extend the kegs and don’t use blocking, you must be spending a lot of time pressing that up button.

[AKRUEBBE]

Originally Posted by Lowmiler

How? Do you manually lower the front all the way back down after unhitching? Doesn’t auto-level raise it back up? The Andersen blocks allow you to save a bunch of time when unhitching by taking up the gap between the feet and ground. If you don’t extend the kegs and don’t use blocking, you must be spending a lot of time pressing that up button.

Todd, it takes about 45 seconds to lower the landing gear to unhitch. I also make sure that the front is above level so the auto hitch level feature will work. Actually the auto level will lower the front landing gear during the process. My tires are always on the ground after auto leveling.

[ETCrockett]

Originally Posted by steveajohnson

Does anyone make a knockoff of the Anderson jack blocks, kinda spendy.

I also felt the Anderson jack blocks were high at $89 a pair. Camco makes jack blocks with 7" of height for $21.95 for 1 block. I can buy 4 Camco jack blocks for the same price as 2 Anderson blocks. Besides price, the only difference I see is the Anderson blocks are 8" tall and have magnets but that doesn't justify the price difference in my book.

Amazon has the Camco blocks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BRXLL4...QCYKQPY2&psc=1

Has anyone used the Camco jack blocks?

[SeventyGTX]

Originally Posted by ETCrockett

I also felt the Anderson jack blocks were high at $89 a pair. Camco makes jack blocks with 7" of height for $21.95 for 1 block. I can buy 4 Camco jack blocks for the same price as 2 Anderson blocks. Besides price, the only difference I see is the Anderson blocks are 8" tall and have magnets but that doesn't justify the price difference in my book.

Amazon has the Camco blocks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BRXLL4...QCYKQPY2&psc=1

Has anyone used the Camco jack blocks?

The magnets make it much easier to just toss them up onto the landing gear feet and lower without having to center them. I didn't think they were a big deal until i used them. Now I'm glad I have them.

[Aviator21]

Any issues with these fitting on the Equalizer Self-Leveling system? My 2021 North Point has four octagonal jack pads in the rear. Not sure if the Andersen Blocks will fit.

[Reichy]

For those thinking of ordering the Anderson Blocks, call Anderson as they offer military and first responders discount. I did this and saved myself some money. I have not used them yet as I am still waiting on my rig to get built, keeps getting pushed back.

[Packerbacker_TX]

Originally Posted by Lowmiler

Anyone using them? I could see these being an all-in-one solution for jack weight distribution, prevention of overstroke error, and quick leveling, with the added bonus of more coach stability from shorter jack extension.

Shorter leveling jack shaft length, less rock.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754MYT4R...M80ND8FO&psc=0

https://andersenhitches.com/collecti...ler-jack-block


I love mine! They keep the legs shorter for stability but allow more travel when hitching/unhitching!

[Big Al]

Lowmiler - Been using mine on my 23MRB wide spaced 2 axel set up for 4 years. There're great.

Big Al

[rickalles]

I have been using ours on our North Point 383FKWS for two years now. These greatly reduce the overall movement. Highly recommended.