Rotochoks??????
What happened to them. My nephew just bought a new trailer and was asking about mine so I tried to show him where to get them and the web site is gone. Did they go out of business?
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- Too bad the kids did not sell out the name, patent and business process.
Even someone here may have helped keep this going.
:( 2oldman wrote:
patten = patent?
I new that didnt look right but my spell check didnt light up so I was screwed. :)- A great product, we had a set for years for our TT. I hope someone picks up the product but does a better job in promoting them. It seems few people even know what they are. After we sold the TT I tried for a long time to sell them without much success. Virtually no responses from local ads, finally got them sold off eBay. There are cheaper methods out there but I guess it's one of those things that until you use them you don't appreciate how well they work.
- I won't say Roto chocks are obsolete. However JT Strongarm type stabilizers are a more effective method of of stabilizing an RV trailer.
I imagine the introduction of these multi directional stabilizers hurt sales of the Roto-Choks - I miss my BAL X Chocks. loved them.
I am running rotochocks now because the tires are right at 1" apart and the BAL's would not fit.
I personally think the rotos are a PITA compared to the X. - Pearl and her hubby both died and the son was supposed to carry on with the business but i guess he did not want to i found this web page from VIP/Enterprises send them an e-mail they might be able to locate a set for you
March 23, 2015
As you may or may not know RotoChok went out of business in 2014. We, VIP Enterprises, have been a dealer for RotoChok for some 20 years. On 03/23/2015 we sold out our entire stock. Like everyone else we can not get anymore. We know of no other new ones to be had anywhere.
RotoChoks were invented, patented and the business ran by John and Pearl Balogh, absolutely great people. John passed away several years ago and Pearl ran the business for some years until she passed away. Family took it over but RotoChok was not their thing and it eventually was closed. Sad days for many folks.
As the RotoChoks never wear out, VIP Enterprises has decided to see if we can help folks buy, sell or exchange used RotoChoks.
Send us an email at office@viprv.com if you would like us to help you along this line.
No phone calls please, as we do not have the man power to answer that many calls.
David/VIP Enterprises
www.viprv.com
office@viprv.com Lantley wrote:
I think there's a misunderstanding about the RotoChoks. They're supposed to chock the wheels to keep the trailer from rolling, the fact they help eliminate wiggling of the trailer is an extra added attraction. The JT Strongarms, which I have, will not keep the trailer from rolling, and therefore don't address the main feature of the RotoChoks.
I won't say Roto chocks are obsolete. However JT Strongarm type stabilizers are a more effective method of of stabilizing an RV trailer.
I imagine the introduction of these multi directional stabilizers hurt sales of the Roto-ChoksGoostoff wrote:
What happened to them. My nephew just bought a new trailer and was asking about mine so I tried to show him where to get them and the web site is gone. Did they go out of business?
A search would have provided the info the posters have provided.
Now you can hear from those who want to tout the brand they like and/or from the uninformed who think the product failed due to the price...:R
It was always a pleasure chatting with Pearl..:)
Brought a/the true meaning to/of "personalized service".
.Dtank wrote:
What fun is that?
A search would have provided the info the posters have provided.
Come here for opinions,chat, and occasional truth. Searches are just for a better chance at the truth.fj12ryder wrote:
Lantley wrote:
I think there's a misunderstanding about the RotoChoks. They're supposed to chock the wheels to keep the trailer from rolling, the fact they help eliminate wiggling of the trailer is an extra added attraction. The JT Strongarms, which I have, will not keep the trailer from rolling, and therefore don't address the main feature of the RotoChoks.
I won't say Roto chocks are obsolete. However JT Strongarm type stabilizers are a more effective method of of stabilizing an RV trailer.
I imagine the introduction of these multi directional stabilizers hurt sales of the Roto-Choks
If the main feature is to keep units from rolling which I won't dispute. Then I see Roto Choks as an awfully expensive set a wedges.
If I'm not mistaken they sold for $100.00-$150.00 or so each?
That is a lot to pay for something that is designed to be just a wedge type wheel chocks that can be had for $15.00-$25.
I saw Roto Choks as a gadget designed more to provide stability vs. keeping the RV from rolling.
