I didn't have a regular jack puck until recently, so I couldn't try (and yes, the vehicle was in highest off-road mode).
Looks like good advice from previous responses, I personally didn't get the XL because stacked pucks do nearly the same thing, but XL + 4 reg pucks is even more height adjustment. I do recommend getting your pucks in a padded case; they are heavy chunks of metal that I'm glad are not banging around loose or in a bag. I would consider where you're expecting to use them, you may want to do a test lift front and back in your terrain before you are 80 miles into the backcountry and realize something else is needed. You may want a traction board, wood planks, or those RV leveling blocks for the desert as a lift base, where you might be in sand. My concern is a flat on a rough 10-15% grade, something I haven't personally tested, but I have it on my list to see how challenging it will be and whether the jack tips over at those angles. My jacks have rubber booties on the bottom, but it's unclear if this will add much value.
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The XL puck was designed for my own truck—to lift the rear safely without stacking. Others wanted it too, so we made it available. My wife and I each carry a full kit and XL with a Big Red 10T jack. Peace of mind matters.
Picture below is from Rivian Field Service, who did a pre-emptive 12V battery and knuckle tightening on my wifes R1S. Look what I spotted in the slide out trey!
(this sentence added for clarity) I was telling the service tech about jack pucks and he laughed and said, "come take a look! Far easier to use than ours."
This is helpful. Do you have a recommended jack pad and spare tire tool kit as well?
We both carry a tire plug kit, and I carry the larger RV jack pad below. My wife's R1S has the smaller yellow RV jack pad (pictured), but it can deform slightly under load. Works in a pinch, but it isn't pretty.
