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pjtaia · 10-09-2002, 06:18 PM

I don't want to seem stupid, but I need to know the proper way to use wheel chocks.

I have a dual axle Overlander. I bought 2 of the plastic wheel chocks from Camping World. I put one each on the (gentle)downhill side of the left and right wheels when I was parked in my driveway. A friend told me that was wrong - that I should have put 1 in front of and behind one side of the dual wheels - that the whole point was to prevent rocking.

Who's right?

What is the prevailing theory here?

Thanks in advance...

74Argosy24MH · 10-09-2002, 06:40 PM

You did it right. The purpose of chocks is to prevent movement, as in downhill. Jacks will prevent rocking.

John

amron · 10-25-2005, 05:38 PM

the chocks are to prevent moving of the trailer in a downhill direction. to keep the trailer from dipping, or shaking, while walking, use the stabilizer jacks. to keep the trailer from slight rolling forward/backward while walking, and while parked on level pavement, use a scissors jack, made for this purpose, from camping world (and others). do not use the stabilizer jack for leveling. eric 4916

cammur · 10-26-2005, 10:48 AM

Amron,

Is http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...4&skunum=11109 what you mean by a sissors jack? I've been thinking about buying a set to chock the wheels, in place of the plastic chocks. But I gather from your post that they make poor chocks. Correct?

SilverToy · 10-28-2005, 01:18 AM

Cammur

I would give an unqualified "Yes" to your question.

I use the chocks ( yellow / orange/ whatever color) to keep the trailer from moving when I am there with the trailer. I use the scissor jack(s) in addition to the chocks for when I don't want it to move should I not be with the trialer ie out for the day.etc...

Hope this helps! Afterall, that AS is an investment - for YOU! Not somebody else! Keep it that way.

Ciao

Axel

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Originally Posted by cammur

Amron,

Is http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...4&skunum=11109 what you mean by a sissors jack? I've been thinking about buying a set to chock the wheels, in place of the plastic chocks. But I gather from your post that they make poor chocks. Correct?

balrgn · 10-28-2005, 04:57 AM

I picked up a pair of scissor style from Camper world
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...19342&src=SRQB
We were camping with a 5th wheel and he was putting his on, before he did, we went inside to see how it felt with out them installed. After the wheels were secure it made a world of difference! That is what sold me.

Good luck with the one you choose

**jcanavera** · 10-28-2005, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by balrgn

I picked up a pair of scissor style from Camper world
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...19342&src=SRQB
We were camping with a 5th wheel and he was putting his on, before he did, we went inside to see how it felt with out them installed. After the wheels were secure it made a world of difference! That is what sold me.

Good luck with the one you choose

I've been using that specific wheel lock for some time now. Normally I put this on my curb side wheels. That wheel lock also has a place for a pad lock. While it could be kicked out of place it does provide a little security from those who like to play with things.

On the street side I use a pair of wheel chocks. As far as the direction it depends on the level of the site. If the site is level I will use one wheel and put a chock on each side of that wheel. If the site has a slant, I will use one chock on the low side of each of the street side tires.

This works well until I need to use my Lynx Leveler block under the tires on the street side. When that happens I have a couple of chocks built to work with the Lynx blocks. These interlink with the flat Lynx blocks.

Tin Hut · 10-28-2005, 08:34 AM

I picked these up last year and really like them. They're easy on, very secure, and they can be padlocked. Won't work on a single axle though.

http://rotochok.com/

Mookie · 10-28-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tin Hut

I picked these up last year and really like them. They're easy on, very secure, and they can be padlocked. Won't work on a single axle though.

http://rotochok.com/

I agree with Tin Hut - I like my Rotochok's, too. Best of all, it's a Mom & Pop shop out of Delaware and they're really nice people.

Foiled Again · 10-28-2005, 09:07 AM

Where did you get the Lynx chocks? I have the leveler blocks and they are great - I've seen ads for the chocks, but can't find them in stock anywhere.

Tin Lizzie

crazylev · 10-28-2005, 09:48 AM

Interesting.

No matter where I go, I always put a chock in front and in back of the tire and on both tires. I also give the chocks a tap either with another chock or my foot to sort of snug them under.

I guess it's overkill, but you never know when the earth's axis may change and suddenly your camper is chocked on the wrong side

Jonathan

bryanl · 10-28-2005, 10:14 AM

I found the Lynx wheel chocks at a Walmart supercenter. They weren't cheap but then I have squashed a few of those inexpensive yellow plastic ones. I don't think rolling over a Lynx chok would be near as easy.

**jcanavera** · 10-28-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Leipper

I found the Lynx wheel chocks at a Walmart supercenter. They weren't cheap but then I have squashed a few of those inexpensive yellow plastic ones. I don't think rolling over a Lynx chok would be near as easy.

I got mine from a local dealer during an RV show. Just do a search on Lynx Levelers on the Internet. The picture I posted was from one of the sites that I did a search on. I've never seen the chocks at my local Wally Mart but as you are probably well aware the product selection varies from store to store.

Jack

markjoandall · 10-28-2005, 02:27 PM

Another user here. So easy, my DW even volunteers to put them on when we park.

With RotoChock, the unit bounces less and I have that secure feeling if you know what I mean. We are very

with the results.

Mark