Which between wheel chocks??

I've been doing it all wrong. You guys with your various store bought chocks mean to tell me I am not supposed to use a few pieces of firewood??:?

Hi Durb,

Where did you buy the pieces of ABS plactic? That was another option I thought about if my fabricated hardwood side plates didn't pan out.

I too changed trailers and my RotoChoks were too small. I bought 4 pieces of ABS plastic for shims, drilled and counterbored them and screwed them onto the original choks with #14 self tapping screws. Look good and work good. I would attach a picture but I can't figure out how!

Memphisdoug wrote:
Do these chocks work if you have one wheel up on a 2x8 and not the other? There are times when I level the trailer and only have one wheel on a board and not the other

As with any ground level in-between tire chock - no. I'd never elevate just one tire in a pair anyway.

phillyg wrote:

downtheroad wrote:
On this topic...anyone have any experience with these?

Fastway Chocks...LINK

Yes, I use a pair. My old BAL X-Chocks wouldn't fit between the tires on my current FW. The Fast ways are great and easier to use.

Do these chocks work if you have one wheel up on a 2x8 and not the other? There are times when I level the trailer and only have one wheel on a board and not the other

downtheroad wrote:
Yes, I use a pair (Fastway One Step Chocks). My old BAL X-Chocks wouldn't fit between the tires on my current FW. The Fast ways are great and easier to use.

The adjustable BAL Standard Tire Locking Chocks (Model 28000A) which I much prefer for firmly chocking any dual axle trailer would as I recall shorten to about 15.5" which ufortunately is just a touch too long to fit easily between the tires on our current Freedom Express trailer. :M Could you tell me the minimum length of the Fastway chock when adjusted to it's shortest length? ... and if greater than 15.5" would it be practical to drill a couple more holes in each chock shaft so the overall length of the assembled chock could be shortened by an inch or so? If so, I'd probably invest in a pair to replace the rubber chock system I'm currently using to chock our trailer.

klassic wrote:

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.

That is currently my problem now, too.

My RotoChoks were for the 3" spacing between the tires on our Sunline TT which we just gave up for our new Arctic Fox which has a wheel spacing of 5". I am going to attempt to fabricate larger side plates from hardwood (oak) so that I can still use my RotoChoks. It's a shame some manufacturer didn't pick up the RotoChok design or patent for the product.

I would not and obviously did not base my decision for a new TT on the basis of wheel spacing. That rules out too many choices.

downtheroad wrote:
On this topic...anyone have any experience with these?

Fastway Chocks...LINK

Yes, I use a pair. My old BAL X-Chocks wouldn't fit between the tires on my current FW. The Fast ways are great and easier to use.

On this topic...anyone have any experience with these?

Fastway Chocks...LINK

I copied the following directly from the BAL FAQ section. Please note the last line.

"NOTE: BAL's chocks are designed for locking trailer tires when camping. They should be put in place after disconnecting from your tow vehicle and after putting down your stabilizing jacks. They should be removed prior to hooking up to your tow vehicle. Failure to do so may damage your chocks. To avoid undesired trailer movement when disconnecting or hooking up to your tow vehicle, a tire "wedge" should be firmly placed behind one, or preferably both rear trailer tires."


I know BAL products have a great reputation for adding stability, but there is no way I will unhitch my fiver without REAL wheel chocks in place (BAL calls them "wedges"). Semantics.