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Old 05-29-2022, 10:12 PM   #1
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So Anderson blocks suck?

I've camped three times and broke two what the heck is going on, these things are expensive and supposed to be awesome but I am of the opinion they suck
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Old 05-29-2022, 11:06 PM   #2
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What Anderson Blocks are you using with a Seneca?
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Old 05-30-2022, 04:38 AM   #3
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I have used Anderson blocks and levelers for a long time. No issues and haven’t broken one. How old are yours? What are you doing with them? Auto level? I would think any plastic block would be suspect to breaking if you are using them under a heavy rig during auto leveling. that is a lot of down pressure and force while the rig is trying to find the sweet spot between 4 leveling points.
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Old 05-30-2022, 06:12 AM   #4
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I've used them for years under multiple trailers and never had one fail. The only thing close to an issue was them sliding on mud/wet grass when I tried pulling up on them and that was obviously not the levelers fault.

I use them and level mate pro and level by myself in minutes...
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Old 05-30-2022, 07:03 AM   #5
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Wonder what the issue is as our Andersen levelers are six years old and been to about 400 nights of camping. And never a crack..

Maybe a look alike?
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Old 05-30-2022, 09:56 AM   #6
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I installed snap pads and also made larger blocks using treated plywood (3 layers) and coated with rhino liner if I need more support on soft ground. I think weight of the motorhome is too much for Anderson blocks.
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Old 05-30-2022, 11:42 AM   #7
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If it is the 3621 Andersen blocks, they appear to be rated at 2,000# each. Good chance you are putting more than that at each corner with a Seneca.

These are really intended for bumper pull trailers.
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Old 05-30-2022, 04:30 PM   #8
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Never used them, but have seen them. They look about as strong as a homer bucket. No thanks, I use wood blocks.
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Old 06-11-2022, 11:57 AM   #9
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I’ve had the Anderson ramps break. And Anderson replaced them.
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Old 06-11-2022, 12:48 PM   #10
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I’ve had the Anderson ramps break. And Anderson replaced them.
Mine also broke and Anderson replace them after I sent them a pic.
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Old 06-11-2022, 02:07 PM   #11
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Mine broke while camping near Niagra falls, and they expressed me one to the campground two day freight!
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I use the biggest round ones under my 16k# Toyhauler and when I level in front of my house, both right tires are 4" off the ground and the buckets are off camber a bit. No issues at all. I cut the bottoms out of 5 gallon buckets to put over them for extended periods in the sun.
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