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02-20-2020, 02:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,367
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My experience and opinion.
Hi, I have some "X" Chocks and virtually never use them. I only used them at a Rally or anywhere where I might stay in one place for close to a week. They help with some rocking of the trailer, but it's on wheels and you can't stop it from completely moving. And these will not work to keep your trailer from rolling on a hill. I can't really recommend any between the wheel chocks. I have a huge rubber truck chock that I use for parking my trailer at home.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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02-20-2020, 06:28 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,606
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We use these https://www.amazon.com/BAL-28005-Del...motive&sr=1-80
Chocks that sit on the ground do not work when you raise one side to keep level.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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02-20-2020, 06:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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What Richard said.
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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02-20-2020, 07:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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Originally Posted by azflycaster
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I do not agree that chockss that sit on ground no good if one side raised. I use heavy truck chocks and if raised put them other side that is not raised. They work so well that if forget to pull you have very hard time to move., most of time tow veh. tires will spin, won't move, no they will not prevent theft IMO nothing else will except take wheels off. Cost a lot less than x chocks.
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02-20-2020, 08:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,620
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I use the BAL chocks. Fewer moving parts than the X-chocks (same company). They can also be locked through a hole on the top disc. (but I never do) I originally used a cordless drill to extend them, but they move so little that the included 3/4 ratchet is just as easy.
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Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
these will not work to keep your trailer from rolling on a hill. I can't really recommend any between the wheel chocks.
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Wow. You must have some real 'hills'. I can't imagine a trailer rolling away with the wheels locked.
Conversely, rubber wheel chocks can be a problem according to KYD. After chocking their wheels (fifth wheel) the auto-level lifted one side high enough to lift away from the chock. The unit rolled and almost bent the front jacks.
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02-20-2020, 09:06 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 496
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I used x-chocks for a while, but I forgot to remove them before going on a trip and I didnt even know they were there when I pulled forward. Putting a lock on them would be the waste of a good lock.
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2017 Silverado Duramax 4x4
Equalizer Hitch
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02-20-2020, 11:00 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Crystal River
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 474
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Admitted Bal X-chock user here. I've been using them for years. Quick and easy on, quick and easy off. Besides leveling pads it's all I use.
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02-20-2020, 11:11 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,493
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I don't own X-chocks, but a different brand called " UltraFab" between-wheels chocks. They are adjustable for the distance between the wheels and have a handle that rotates through about 110 degrees from loose to tight (with a distinct over-center point so they don't tend to loosen until you manually release them.) I've never noticed a tendency for the trailer to roll on an incline with the chocks installed... I've been using them for about 10 years now.
I did try to move the trailer once with one of the between-wheel chocks in place and it was embarrassing... the chock didn't give, the tires on that side skipped in the gravel and it was instantly apparent that something was dragging. I don't know if X-chocks don't have enough range of tension, or if people don't install them properly but I'm confident about the UltraFab ones.
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Zero Gravitas 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
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02-20-2020, 11:18 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
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Conversely, rubber wheel chocks can be a problem according to KYD. After chocking their wheels (fifth wheel) the auto-level lifted one side high enough to lift away from the chock. The unit rolled and almost bent the front jacks.
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It seems like this scenario would have had a similar problem with between-wheel chocks, though... if you lift the wheels off the ground, it doesn't matter whether they can turn or not.
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Zero Gravitas 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. Sir Winston Churchill
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02-20-2020, 11:45 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 28' Flying Cloud
Chapin
, South Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 312
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I use X-chocks on both sides and usually wedges on one side. Only takes seconds to install and remove. I did a bonehead move a couple of years ago that prompted me to buy the X-chocks. On a gravel site with both a side to side and front to back slope, I pulled on to two high Lego blocks to level. Put in wedge blocks on both sides, but when I raised hitch off ball, the raised side rolled rearward . The wedges slid until off the blocks until dug into gravel. Safety chains were still attached, so it could not have rolled but so far, but scared the crap out of me and DW was pissed. I feel rock solid with the X-chocks. I only use X-chocks for camping. When storage parked on level pavement, just wedge chocks.
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02-21-2020, 04:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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I use X-Chocks to stabilize the AS when parked. We can really tell the difference if we don't install them. Mostly we are on level ground, maybe raise up one side on some Lego style blocks. I use regular wedge style chocks to block the tires on the opposite side. With the front jack down it's pretty stable, never has moved. I secure the X-Chocks to a wheel on each side using bicycle locks that have a plastic sleeve. I got a package of 3 that all use the same key, came with 3 keys. Not sure where I got them, maybe Walmart. I use tire covers so when it's time to move I remove the covers and I see the X-Chocks, so I've never moved when they were still attached.
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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02-21-2020, 05:32 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Around
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 121
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To the original question, I do not have experience with those chocks, but know a couple of folks that religiously do (or at least that style). Only downside (which is a minimal risk) is that if one of the chocked tires loses air, the chock's grip fails.
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02-21-2020, 06:27 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
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Forget the plastic...
We use the above illustrated BAL...17yrs SFSG
Problem I see...metal rod threaded thru plastic does not seem all that robust.
They may appear tight when installed.
Holding the AS on level ground...ok.
Under stress???
I prefer tried & true, Plastic...Not so much.
Bob
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02-21-2020, 08:26 AM
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2020 Classic 33
Box Elder
, South Dakota
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,731
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Matt, x-chocks was a small family business and to the best of my knowledge is not longer making the chocks. I had a set for my 2014 FB25 but when I went to buy a new set in 2017 for a Classic 30 found that they were gone. They did a great job but the BAL Chocks work just as well and are quick to install.
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2020 Classic 33 Twin, 2019 Ram 3500 Longhorn, ProPride
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02-21-2020, 08:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
It seems like this scenario would have had a similar problem with between-wheel chocks, though... if you lift the wheels off the ground, it doesn't matter whether they can turn or not.
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Touche'
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02-21-2020, 08:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,602
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We have X-Chocks and also use Camco curved levelers with their chock system when needed. The X-Chocks need to be cranked down tight, and on a hill, adding the other chocks works as insurance. The X-Chocks alone, can slip if you don't crank down, and are on a hill as noted earlier. Last summer, while camping in Tetons with some wet conditions, we had to level using our older "lego" leveling blocks on one side, with the X-chocks in. We didn't tighten enough, when we disconnected from ball, the jack stand slid off the front wood block, and rolled back a little...scared the crap out of us! Went right out and got the Camco curved levelers which work pretty well. We now use both Xchocks very tight when installed, and the Camco chocks, and levelers when needed.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Curved-...P0Q18D3JWV4CEC
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2017 F250 King Ranch, 4X4, 6.7L, Blue-Ox WDH
Summer-Star Valley Ranch RV Resort (Thayne, WY); Winter-Sun City (Georgetown,TX)
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02-21-2020, 08:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ghaynes755
Matt, x-chocks was a small family business and to the best of my knowledge is not longer making the chocks. I had a set for my 2014 FB25 but when I went to buy a new set in 2017 for a Classic 30 found that they were gone. They did a great job but the BAL Chocks work just as well and are quick to install.
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https://www.amazon.com/X-Chock-Wheel...90DC5BFYKRG237
There are several on Amazon.
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2017 F250 King Ranch, 4X4, 6.7L, Blue-Ox WDH
Summer-Star Valley Ranch RV Resort (Thayne, WY); Winter-Sun City (Georgetown,TX)
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02-21-2020, 09:46 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
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On each side...👍
Bob
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02-21-2020, 01:52 PM
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2020 Classic 33
Box Elder
, South Dakota
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,731
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My Bad. I thought Matt was asking about RotoChocks. They were pretty popular and easy to use back in the 2000-2015 time frame. X-chocks and Bal-chocks are pretty similar.
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2020 Classic 33 Twin, 2019 Ram 3500 Longhorn, ProPride
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