OX BLOX jack blocks

[Nindy]

I have been using cut boards for 8 years, replacing them as they split or break, and I thought I would never need anything different. But I have a lot of my tools still in boxes until I move again and I broke my miter saw which was the easiest way to cut them. So I just bought one of those for the trailer jack recently but haven't used it yet! I'm sure it will last longer than the boards and hopefully I won't forget it somewhere.

[Grasshog]

Get ‘em Joe u won’t be sorry. Love mine

[Wig]

Ox Blox ,
I use the Ox Blox, can’t speak to their longevity yet but they are hefty and we’ll made.

[Chasing Trials]

Originally Posted by SageRpod

That's a great video. Reminds me of Red Green! Never understood why folks still use wood blocks anyways.

I use wood blocks. All are leftover $$$ Pressure Treated from building my house, so free. I have a layer of 2x10"s on truck bed, pull out what I need for tires, & a 6x6 chunk for tongue. I do use these for the wheels. https://www.amazon.com/Vacallity-Ref...zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[DT6]

We have one of the Anderson blocks and although we don't have the OxBlock, I can see from watching the video that the OxBlock seems to be a lot stronger. For example, I don't think the Anderson would hold up to multiple sledgehammer hits like the OxBlock did in the video. Looks like a great accessory for its' intended purpose, and if I had to do it over again, I'd get the OxBlock.

[TahoeJoe]

Originally Posted by DT6

We have one of the Anderson blocks and although we don't have the OxBlock, I can see from watching the video that the OxBlock seems to be a lot stronger. For example, I don't think the Anderson would hold up to multiple sledgehammer hits like the OxBlock did in the video. Looks like a great accessory for its' intended purpose, and if I had to do it over again, I'd get the OxBlock.

Yeah my Andersens are starting to crack and break up a bit in the middle, I think they will fail at some point...

[Janet H]

I use OX Blox trailer jack blocks and so far they are holding up well.

Pros:
It's not a LOUD color
They stack (nice for really nasty slopes)
They aren't wood and so after a rainy trip, I don't have slimy soggy boards to store in my rig

Cons:
They cost more than scraps of wood
Surprisingly heavy

[TahoeJoe]

Originally Posted by Janet H

I use OX Blox trailer jack blocks and so far they are holding up well.

Pros:
It's not a LOUD color
They stack (nice for really nasty slopes)
They aren't wood and so after a rainy trip, I don't have slimy soggy boards to store in my rig

Cons:
They cost more than scraps of wood
Surprisingly heavy

Thanks for that feedback! I actually just ordered a couple off eBay, they are selling official "factory seconds" for only $30. It says they only have slight blemishes and are good enough to use...we will see when I get them

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Janet H

They aren't wood and so after a rainy trip, I don't have slimy soggy boards to store in my rig

I don't either, I painted mine.

Ron

[SageRpod]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

I don't either, I painted mine.

Ron

Ron, you're such a rebel

[brroberts]

I just leave my short piece of 6x6 as is. It goes in the front box, so if it’s wet, it will dry later down the road. The wheels have curved levelers of some brand. They go in the front box with rubber chocks too. I guess I could grab the wife’s hair dryer and the generator if it really bothered me, but they’d get wet in the rain too

[John in Santa Cruz]

I've been using TriLynx stackable blocks under my stabilizers and tongue jack, and andersen's curved wheel wedges under the downhill tires. but I just got a set of these to replace the Andersens,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NSQ7TG2/

I have yet to try them, but they are supposed to work better on the smaller dual tires of an Escpae, where the andersen had to be trimmed to fit, and they are supposed to not slide as easily

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by SageRpod

Ron, you're such a rebel

Yah, a real radical. I go crazy with color also.

Ron

[Carmel Clown]

Noticed on their site that they sell rubber mats to put under the plastic block. An additional cost. But carrying multiple chunks of wood adds weight to your payload. So many options! Makes my head spin.

[JazzDad]

Originally Posted by SRS

The video was a hoot.

Old Studio C alumnus, Jason Gray.

[JazzDad]

Originally Posted by TahoeJoe

... they are selling official "factory seconds" for only $30. It says they only have slight blemishes and are good enough to use...

I don't know if it is a good thing that they have that many seconds.



Report back on how good yours are.

[occer]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

but I just got a set of these to replace the Andersens,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NSQ7TG2/

I have a set of these, only had the trailer for 3 1/2 weeks so not a long history, but have used them four times and they work well. They fit between the axels with out modifying. I like them and would recommend them.

[LarryB.]

Try using rubber pavers. You can get them at Lowes or Menards.

I bought several to use as levelers. Use a utility knife to split a couple of them in half (16" x 8") and stack them up as necessary.

Then, if I have leftovers, I spread them out under the steps to function as a doormat.

Finally, when I visit the dump site, I stack them all up under the curb-side wheel to facilitate the flow out of the grey tank.

[Nindy]

Originally Posted by LarryB.

Try using rubber pavers.

I bought several to use as levelers. Use a utility knife to split a couple of them

I like this idea! I had been using more cut wood to put under my tires at my property when the gravel was new and sharp. They eventually split and I cut more and then that repeats. A very inexpensive alternative made from recycled rubber.

[NCBill]

Originally Posted by Mike G

Why? Because some of us (like me) are too cheap to spend $50 on a synthetic block with one set height, when for $10 I can have several pieces of treated 2x8 and make variable heights. But if you think I should have some Ox Blox on hand, let me know and I'll provide you my shipping address...

Add me to the wood block list. First, they are free. Second, it’s the green thing to do using wood scraps. Visit any building site and you will see a dumpster full. Third, they last a long time. Fourth, if I misplace one, no big deal.

As far as payload, mine all go in the front box on my Escape, so essentially zero payload impact. I do like the rubber paver idea!