X-Chock Instructions

Walaby wrote:
Thanks Soundguy. I coulda swore it specifically said not to be used as wheel chocks, but it is pretty much the same thing, and probably how I interpreted it.

Norco markets the X-Chock all over the world, not just in the US and Canada, and has used the term "parking brake" instead of "chock" in this note I illustrated which has been included in every box of X-Chocks ever sold. Seemingly, some choose to ignore this warning anyway, perhaps because they don't understand that "parking brake" and "chock" mean the same thing ... or perhaps because they think they know better than the manufacturer. :R Old-Biscuit's claim notwithstanding the fact is that tires shrink noticeably as they cool so any X-Chock installed even as much as an hour of arriving on-site will loosen to the point where they have no grip on the tires at all :E ... ergo the need for some additional method of actually chocking the trailer so it can't roll away.

Used a set of X-Chocks on each side of my 5th wheel as 'wheel chocks'

Yes there was a CYA legalese statement that came with them .

I know for a fact that they will not allow trailer to roll away.

I forgot to remove one ...and attempted to drive off.
At first there was a tug/hesitation with truck then a definite 'load' as I pushed the go pedal a bit more with very little forward movement.
:S:S:S
Realized I still had one installed.......got out and it had rotated a bit and was now jammed between the wheels.
30 minutes later finally got it dislodged......no damage to tires or X-Chock

But they will stop trailer roll away.
Not intended maybe......not covered by mfg hence the CYA legalese statement

But they do :B


As with everything in life........risk/benefit.
One has to make there OWN decision.

Based on MY life experience, knowledge, criteria and personality I do things others might not. BUT I make that decision and deal with any consequences should I 'miscalculate'.

Thanks Soundguy. I coulda swore it specifically said not to be used as wheel chocks, but it is pretty much the same thing, and probably how I interpreted it.

'preciate you having this.

Mike

As posted on my own photo gallery ...

Yup.. I was all on their website as well and couldn't find a thing. But, I do remember the instructions in the box. I suspect it's one of those liability things, but as you say, it makes sense to use regular chocks as well.

Mike

I have been all over their website and not once did I see where it said you have to use separate chocks. BUT I always do because It's seems like the safe thing to do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlXsECP9_ok

http://norcoind.com/bal/downloads/index.shtml