Which between wheel chocks??

I traded trailers once and found my wheel spacing was not right for rotochocks. Called Pearl (probably not long before they died) and got another size. Thus I now have an extra size of side plates. Should be good for life. Try to find a used set. I definitely put chocks on soon as I park, and they are the last thing to come off. I have had a trailer move on me soon as hitch released. My repair shop has really hard ground, and if I don't chuck trailer will slide backward rather then hooking. I think chocks of some sort are very important.

fly-swatter wrote:
I have the BAL X-Chocks and they work great. You can lock them as well if you are worried about theft.

SoundGuy wrote:
Yeah, great for helping to reduce rotational movement about the axles which results in "camper wiggle" but X-Chocks are not intended to actually chock the trailer ... for that you'd still want to chock the trailer by some other method. Of course you'd know that if you read the warning note from the manufacturer Norco which is included in every box of X-Chocks. ;)

GoPackGo wrote:
What he said ! Read the box on all these between-the-wheel devices. Remember the old rule that chocks go on first and come off last.

I have 4 of the 'trucker's chocks' that I use. Go to the Camping World site and take a look at catalog #77819. I got mine on Amazon.

I always firmly chocked our previous KZ Spree dual axle trailer with a pair of BAL adjustable Standard Tire Chocks which absolutely prevented the trailer from inadvertently shifting but was dismayed to discover the axle spread on our current Freedom Express is so narrow, just 29", that these chocks just wouldn't fit even when adjusted down to their shortest length. Not quite as convenient but I solved this by instead using a set of heavy rubber chocks, a pair locked in place between each set of tires with hardwood spacers that prevent the chocks from shifting. Works like a charm - pics are in my gallery for anyone interested.

SoundGuy wrote:

fly-swatter wrote:
I have the BAL X-Chocks and they work great. You can lock them as well if you are worried about theft.

Yeah, great for helping to reduce rotational movement about the axles which results in "camper wiggle" but X-Chocks are not intended to actually chock the trailer ... for that you'd still want to chock the trailer by some other method. Of course you'd know that if you read the warning note from the manufacturer Norco which is included in every box of X-Chocks. ;)

What he said ! Read the box on all these between-the-wheel devices. Remember the old rule that chocks go on first and come off last.

I have 4 of the 'trucker's chocks' that I use. Go to the Camping World site and take a look at catalog #77819. I got mine on Amazon.

I just tie a short length of rope to the eyes and throw them in the back of the truck where they are easy to grab.

fly-swatter wrote:
I have the BAL X-Chocks and they work great. You can lock them as well if you are worried about theft.

Yeah, great for helping to reduce rotational movement about the axles which results in "camper wiggle" but X-Chocks are not intended to actually chock the trailer ... for that you'd still want to chock the trailer by some other method. Of course you'd know that if you read the warning note from the manufacturer Norco which is included in every box of X-Chocks. ;)

I have the BAL X-Chocks and they work great. You can lock them as well if you are worried about theft.

Goostoff wrote:
I was lucky enough to get my rotochoks before the company closed. My next trailer purchase will be partially decided on wheel spacing so I can keep them unless I get a 6 point auto level.

Yep.. Mine are too small for my new wheel spacing. Can't use them anymore.
But I do have 6 point now and haven't used any chocks.

I was lucky enough to get my rotochoks before the company closed. My next trailer purchase will be partially decided on wheel spacing so I can keep them unless I get a 6 point auto level.

Been using the basic cheap yellow plastic chocks for years. Work fine for our 35' 5er.

I also say look for some used rotochocks. I've had mine for a number of years, and the still work great. Can't even see any wear of any kind.

With the 6-point leveling system on my 5th wheel, heavy duty plastic wheel chocks work just fine. If the weight of your 5th wheel is substantially still on the wheels when set up, then you may need between-the-wheel chocks for additional stability - your inner ear will ultimately be the judge.

Rusty