I did it! Advice for others
Early in Sept. I was setting up in a camp site. I got backed in with no issues. I got the lynx levelers out and placed 4 of them, 2 under each tire on the curb side. All was well but my son showed u...
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2012Coleman wrote:BurbMan wrote:I agree with Beemerbeemerphile1 wrote:
Hopefully you realize the manufacturer says those are not for preventing a vehicle from rolling.
Not sure where you got that from. The manufacturer's website says: Provides added stabilization and prevents tire shifts by applying opposing force to tandem tire applications.
Regardless of what the manufacturer says, I can tell you that they are very effective at stopping the vehicle from rolling, probably more effective than a wedge chock, since there is no chance of the chock sliding on pavement.manufacturers web site wrote:
Introducing BAL’s newest addition to its premier line
of Sta-BAL-ization products...
The X-Chock starts off where the Deluxe Tire Locking Chock left off but it’s new, slimmer design will fit into more axle applications.
• Provides added stabilization and prevents tire shifts by applying opposing force to tandem tire applications.
•As opposed to other chocks, the X-Chock works with the tires’ natural movement instead of against them.
Notice the product title - "Sta-BAL-ization products"
"Provides added stabilization and prevents tire shifts" A shifting tire is not a rolling tire.
"As opposed to other chocks, the X-Chock works with the tires’ natural movement instead of against them" God only knows what this means.
I had similar "stabilizers" and I read the instructions which stated that they were to be used to stabilize only, and not as a replacement for chocks.
I say repalce your chocks with these at your own peril.
I agree not to use X chocks alone. I have pulled off and seen them come flying out as well.
However in a situation like Burbman referred to where it's hard to get a wedge squarely under the tire because the tires are up on blocks/Lynx levelers. A X-chock is useful to provide additional force on the tire.
Nevertheless I don't recommend using X-chock solo, but using them in conjunction with wedge chocks.
Back on topic the biggest mistake the OP made was getting distracted and not fully completing the task. As the OP acknowledged,mistakes can happen to veteran campers when the get complacid
I applaud the OP for sharing his story so that others may learn from his experience.
Stay focused when hitching and unhitching. Murphy is always watching.
Bad things can and do happen when you let your guard/awareness down.
I do signal my DW when I'm ready for the slides to come out in an effort to avoid mishaps.
