I'm looking for advice from people that have used one or the other (or preferably both) of these products. We are trying to decide between X-Chocks and the Fastway ONEstep chock. Our objective is to stop the rocking back and forth between the tires. Can anyone offer real world advice from the ONEstep style chock? Do they prevent the majority of the rocking from the tires? It appears as though you set the distance on the ONEstep one time and it never changes. Does that actually work, or do you need to re-tighten them after the tires cool?My in-laws have x-chocks... they are great except that you need to snug them up after your tires cool and one set of wheels is underneath the slide out. I'm not really looking forward to crawling underneath the slide out. I'm also a little concerned about over tightening the chocks and possibly damaging the tires.The prices are comparable between the two. I know that X-chocks are the more popular product. If the ONEstep's are a comparable product, they seem easier to use and less likely to over tighten and damage the tires.

We use the JT Strongarm stabilizers and don't tighten up the X-chocks after the tires cool. I use the X-chocks to prevent rolling of the tires; not to prevent or minimize trailer movement. Since the trailer is mounted on springs I never understood why locking the tires would prevent movement. Also the surface under the tires is a factor. Solid surface is good. Anything else could allow movement.Just my $.03 (adjusted for inflation)

I used to put my X chocks on early in the set up process. That eliminated the slide issue and unhitching and possibly having the TT roll. Later in the evening when the temps outside started to fall, I would go around an make final adjustments. OR,trade up to a Class A DP...

I've been using the one step for years and been very happy. I actually have two, one for each side. No forward/backward movement at all. Once adjusted to fit between the tires, it is rare to need to re-adjust. If necessary though, it is an easy process. Just remove the pin and move the arms one hole. Once you step down on it, it's in place until you pull it out. A quick yank on the cable and you're ready to go.

Dick_B wrote:We use the JT Strongarm stabilizers and don't tighten up the X-chocks after the tires cool. I use the X-chocks to prevent rolling of the tires; not to prevent or minimize trailer movement. Since the trailer is mounted on springs I never understood why locking the tires would prevent movement. Also the surface under the tires is a factor. Solid surface is good. Anything else could allow movement.Just my $.03 (adjusted for inflation)X2!

So how does the FASTway work when boards are used to level the trailer? For example; one side needs a 1-1/2" board under one tire and 3" under the other tire. (Yes, I have needed all kinds of blocks here in PA)

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RinconVTR
Explorer
Apr 18, 2017
JT Strongarm or Bal Lock arms.

I no longer use my X-chocks. They are in a storage bin.
spoon059
Explorer II
Apr 18, 2017
phillyg wrote:
As far as rocking, no real difference.
So you didn't really notice much difference between the X chock and ONEstep? I'm leaning towards the ONEstep because its easier, faster and actually serves as a chock. I know what X chocks do and I've seen lots of them in use. I've seen less ONEstep's, wanted to know if they were equally as useful for stopping or lessening the rocking feel.
phillyg
Explorer II
Apr 17, 2017
I purchased the Onestep to to replace x-chocks. In my case, there was too little space between the tires to use the x-chocks effectively. As far as rocking, no real difference.
tinstartrvlr
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
"So how does the FASTway work when boards are used to level the trailer? For example; one side needs a 1-1/2" board under one tire and 3" under the other tire. (Yes, I have needed all kinds of blocks here in PA)"

I have some 2x10's for leveling long enough to cover the ground under both tires. That way the Fastway has a smooth place to rest. But anyway that you can get it in between the tires, wedged and locked down it will work. It is kinda forgiving that way.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
spoon059 wrote:
We are trying to decide between X-Chocks and the Fastway ONEstep chock.

I can't imagine why - the Fastway OneStep is designed to actually chock the trailer and prevent it from rolling away, just as is the BAL Standard Tire Locking Chock, not to reduce wiggle as you walk around inside the trailer. The BAL X-Chock, despite it's name is not a "chock" at all but rather is designed to minimize this suspension wiggle by preventing the tires from rotating on their axis. As you've noted yourself X-Chocks loosen considerably as the tires cool, ergo the reason Norco includes a note in every box of X-Chocks warning that it not be used as a "parking brake". Many do anyway but it's tough to fix stupid. :W
Lynnmor
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
So how does the FASTway work when boards are used to level the trailer? For example; one side needs a 1-1/2" board under one tire and 3" under the other tire. (Yes, I have needed all kinds of blocks here in PA)
rhagfo
Explorer III
Apr 17, 2017
Dick_B wrote:
We use the JT Strongarm stabilizers and don't tighten up the X-chocks after the tires cool. I use the X-chocks to prevent rolling of the tires; not to prevent or minimize trailer movement. Since the trailer is mounted on springs I never understood why locking the tires would prevent movement. Also the surface under the tires is a factor. Solid surface is good. Anything else could allow movement.
Just my $.03 (adjusted for inflation)

X2!
tinstartrvlr
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
I've been using the one step for years and been very happy. I actually have two, one for each side. No forward/backward movement at all. Once adjusted to fit between the tires, it is rare to need to re-adjust. If necessary though, it is an easy process. Just remove the pin and move the arms one hole. Once you step down on it, it's in place until you pull it out. A quick yank on the cable and you're ready to go.
Playtime_II
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
I used to put my X chocks on early in the set up process. That eliminated the slide issue and unhitching and possibly having the TT roll. Later in the evening when the temps outside started to fall, I would go around an make final adjustments. OR,trade up to a Class A DP...
Dick_B
Explorer
Apr 17, 2017
We use the JT Strongarm stabilizers and don't tighten up the X-chocks after the tires cool. I use the X-chocks to prevent rolling of the tires; not to prevent or minimize trailer movement. Since the trailer is mounted on springs I never understood why locking the tires would prevent movement. Also the surface under the tires is a factor. Solid surface is good. Anything else could allow movement.
Just my $.03 (adjusted for inflation)

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