RV SnapPad vs. Plastic Leveling Blocks: The Ultimate RV Landing Gear Test
We tested permanent recycled rubber SnapPads against traditional interlocking plastic camper blocks across mud, sand, hot asphalt, and 40,000 lb hydraulic load tests.
Camco Interlocking Plastic Leveling Blocks (10-Pack) (Camco)
Interlocking plastic blocks are cheap, but they require crawling on your hands and knees in dirty gravel, crack under heavy fifth-wheel weight, and easily slide on wet asphalt. RV SnapPads snap permanently onto your metal jack feet once in 5 minutes, eliminating manual block handling forever. Molded from rugged recycled tire rubber with a 61% wider footprint, SnapPads eliminate campsite setup hassle and provide unmatched stability.
Category-by-Category Lab Breakdown
Our testers evaluated both units across 5 crucial performance factors on a 1-to-10 standardized scale.
| Evaluation Category |  RV SnapPadRV SnapPad Xtra 9-Inch Rubber Pads (4-Pack)$159.95 |  CamcoCamco Interlocking Plastic Leveling Blocks (10-Pack)$49.99 |
|---|---|---|
Campsite Setup Convenience SnapPads are permanent; you never bend down, crawl, or position blocks in rain and mud. Plastic blocks must be manually placed and stored every time. | 10/10Category Winner | 6.5/10 |
Durability & Crack Resistance Molded heavy-duty tire rubber never cracks or shatters under 40,000 lbs; plastic blocks frequently crack or sink on gravel. | 10/10Category Winner | 7/10 |
Chassis Vibration & Sway Dampening Thick vulcanized rubber absorbs footsteps and wind sway; rigid plastic transmits vibrations straight into the RV floor. | 9.9/10Category Winner | 8/10 |
Asphalt & Driveway Protection Soft resilient rubber prevents asphalt gouging and meets luxury RV resort rules; metal feet can punch right through hot asphalt. | 10/10Category Winner | 8.5/10 |
Camco Interlocking Plastic Leveling Blocks (10-Pack)
Interlocking plastic blocks are cheap, but they require crawling on your hands and knees in dirty gravel, crack under heavy fifth-wheel weight, and easily slide on wet asphalt. RV SnapPads snap permanently onto your metal jack feet once in 5 minutes, eliminating manual block handling forever. Molded from rugged recycled tire rubber with a 61% wider footprint, SnapPads eliminate campsite setup hassle and provide unmatched stability.
In-Depth Editorial Analysis & Test Notes
Ask ten full-time RVers what their favorite campsite upgrade is, and nine will immediately name RV SnapPads. Setting up camp after a 400-mile towing day is exhausting enough without groveling in wet grass to build plastic block pyramids. Once SnapPads are locked onto your landing gear, you simply hit auto-level from the comfort of your cab, knowing your rig is supported by indestructible tire rubber.
