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tlavergne · 07-10-2013, 03:39 PM

Getting ready to purchase wheel chocks (rotochok). Do I need a pair or just one?
Thanks.
Tom

PharmGeek · 07-10-2013, 03:42 PM

are those good'ns?

tlavergne · 07-10-2013, 03:49 PM

I did a search on wheel chocks. They appear to be the way to go. Just have to figure out if one will keep the trailer from rocking back and forth or whether a pair are needed.

PharmGeek · 07-10-2013, 03:52 PM

seems intuitive that two will be needed...one for each side? but im a rookie at this point...

tlavergne · 07-10-2013, 03:57 PM

I am inclined to agree but at $65 each I don't want to spend the money for two if one will do it.

SteveSueMac · 07-10-2013, 03:59 PM

Aren't the rotochocks the ones that sit between tandem tires on a side? I use regular chocks on the insides of one tandem (so under the inside of the left tire preventing it from moving toward the tow vehicle and under the inside of the right tire preventing it from moving toward the rear of the trailer). I believe the roto does the same thing only more conveniently and cooler looking :-)

I would suppose unless you're on an extreme angle, you need only one.

louaxtjr · 07-10-2013, 03:59 PM

Have been using a single X-Chock on my double axle Tradewind for a few years with no problems.

**Janet H** · 07-10-2013, 04:52 PM

Maybe these? Save some dough????

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Ok, maybe not...

r carl · 07-10-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tlavergne

I am inclined to agree but at $65 each I don't want to spend the money for two if one will do it.

Four 2x4s or 4x4s 8" long will work just fine and can be had for free.

Protagonist · 07-10-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tlavergne

I did a search on wheel chocks. They appear to be the way to go. Just have to figure out if one will keep the trailer from rocking back and forth or whether a pair are needed.

Two chocks. One in front of a wheel, one behind the same wheel. The idea is, the trailer can't roll in either direction until you remove the chocks; to roll, the trailer would have to climb a chock and get over the hump first.

If you get two chocks that you can connect to each other with a short piece of rope or cable, that's best. Makes it harder to lose one. Most municipal airports use chocks like this to immobilize private planes.

Doesn't have to be anything fancy. I've seen wooden wedges cut out of a 4×4 post that work just as well as any plastic ones you can buy.

Also, if you have to use leveling blocks, chock a wheel that's on the ground, not one that's on the blocks.

tlavergne · 07-10-2013, 05:38 PM

Yeah, have always just chocked the tires with wedges fore and aft. Didn't know if rotochoks, or the like, would dramatically reduce the rocking of the trailer. Janet...that's the wedges I have...never used them in that way. Will give that a try!

**Janet H** · 07-10-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tlavergne

Yeah, have always just chocked the tires with wedges fore and aft. Didn't know if rotochoks, or the like, would dramatically reduce the rocking of the trailer. Janet...that's the wedges I have...never used them in that way. Will give that a try!

NO!!! That was supposed to be funny. Not safe.... not safe at all.....

tlavergne · 07-10-2013, 06:13 PM

I was being sarcastic...expect they would slide around a bit. :-)

polarlyse · 07-10-2013, 06:34 PM

Wheel chocks will prevent the trailer from rolling. One in front of a wheel and one behind as has been advised. They will not prevent it from rocking. That's the job of the stabilizers so after you get it leveled, chock the wheels to keep it in place then deploy your stabilizers to reduce or eliminate the rocking motion.

Ridgerunner3 · 07-11-2013, 06:04 AM

I use BAL X-chocks on each set of wheels. Easy to use and store. They work great.

Gilmurr · 07-11-2013, 06:22 AM

I have the chocks from Hensley...
Right now they are $27.50 off at $35 each Here is the link.
Ultimate Tire Chocks
They are fast and easy to use...no more mud and uneven ground surfaces to deal with, very secure....by the way I use 2 of them

extiger · 07-11-2013, 06:34 AM

I have used Rotochoks for several years and been very happy with them. I use two pairs, one for each side. Quick to put on and remove. I can't say the eliminate trailer rock but sure seem to reduce it. I only use one chock when in storage.

aftermath · 07-11-2013, 06:44 AM

The SOB that I owned had quite a bit of movement when set up. The stabilizers were down but it still rocked a bit when set up. I looked into getting some roto chocks but never did. My cousin has an Arctic Fox that is the most solid feeling trailer I have ever spent time in. My Airstream is somewhere in between.

I think this has everything to do with the construction and the weight of the trailer. The Arctic Fox is heavy when compared to my 25FB and it has a very sturdy frame under it.

I use the yellow plastic chocks and am happy with them. They are light, inexpensive and easy to store. Can't see spending money to fix a problem that really isn't a problem for us. I have heard that the ones you are looking at do add a degree of stability when you are set up. I sort of liked the Hensley ones posted earlier.

crispyboy · 07-11-2013, 07:05 AM

I like the traditional wheel chocks. You NEED 2 of them. Most of the time I only use one if the site is relatively level but if there is any real incline put on two. They take away any rocking of the trailer, they can be locked and are quick and simple to install/remove - no tools needed. I had the Hensley (BAL) chock but sold them after getting these.
They are manufactured by a family in Angola, Indiana. Her name is Deb and you can email her at parttimerunner1@aol.com. They come in various sizes. I just bought another pair back in June for $55 each in the largest size.