Bal X chock question

EDIT: Remove Double post

WRT to my Bal X-Chock, I always deploy them before I extend the slide. And I pull in the slide before I remove the X-Chock.


As for the nut, after having the trouble you've experienced with the nut behind the wheel skirting, I just turn the X-Chock upside down. The chock doesn't care, and I have easy access to the nut.

myredracer wrote:


One thing to think about with X-chocks is access to them, especially when it's wet and raining out. If you have a slide over the wheels, it can be a pain to mount and tighten them after the slide is out. There's different designs of them. The type that you have to lock with your foot would not work very well in this case.

Another thing with the type that has a nut or handle on the top, in some cases, the wheel skirting can obscure the nut and you need to tighten it by feel and be crouched over. That's what ours is like (BAL) and it's a bit of a nuisance.

Setup and leveling usually requires one side tires be up on blocks. I use wedges on the non raised side and a X-chock type on the side on blocks. I am thinking of making some and using some non-slip deck tape to grip the tires. Home made ones would be less likely to grow legs. Looking at the home made ones, the only thing keeping the tires from rotating is the threaded rod. If it bends, TT is gone.

myredracer wrote:


Another thing with the type that has a nut or handle on the top, in some cases, the wheel skirting can obscure the nut and you need to tighten it by feel and be crouched over. That's what ours is like (BAL) and it's a bit of a nuisance.

Turn it over:);)

I use Rot Chocks (2)
My plastic wheel blocks gave up the ghost,
and I made some out of 6"X6"X12" Treated blocks,
I put an eye hook in one end and 3' of ski rope, as a pull.
(Same blocks I use under my stabilizers and front jack)
If my blocks start to split, I remove the eye hook and toss
the block into the fire pit.

I built a set of chocks similar to what d88rox is using, cost next to nothing and they work at least as good as the expensive ones at the r.v. shops. I would recommend using two just in case you're not setting good and level or a real strong wind comes through and tries to spin you. It'll probably never happen but why take a chance. Once would be more than enough. And I have a question why all of a sudden can't I get any pictures that are posted, I'm more or less just guessing what a lot of things look like? This started about the beginning of the week, has anything been changed on the site. Sorry for jumping in on this but it would be nice to see what we're talking about.

You've spent enough on your trailer. Don't cheap out on the chocks and get just one.

One thing to think about with X-chocks is access to them, especially when it's wet and raining out. If you have a slide over the wheels, it can be a pain to mount and tighten them after the slide is out. There's different designs of them. The type that you have to lock with your foot would not work very well in this case.

Another thing with the type that has a nut or handle on the top, in some cases, the wheel skirting can obscure the nut and you need to tighten it by feel and be crouched over. That's what ours is like (BAL) and it's a bit of a nuisance.

In either case, the Ultra-Fab "Ultra Chock" would be much better because it has a lever on the bottom. Ultra Chock

If you have X-chocks, also carry a set of chocks for under the tires. Once in a while you'll have a need to prevent your trailer from rolling away. As said, for safety, don't use X-chocks for this.

I think this type of chock really helps stabilize a camper. You might consider making your own for practically no cost. Here is a picture of a pair that I made from scraps of 2X4, a threaded rod, and some nuts & washers.



Since I took this picture, I changed the large wingnut to a hex nut. It was difficult to get the wing nut tight enough. The hex nut does require a wrench, but the chock performs much better.

We bought X chocks when we got our TT. They work great and you can tell the difference. I like them. My only problem was that for what the price was, I thought for sure it was 2 in the box. My own fault for being in a hurry and not reading the box. I mean, it's just a piece of all-thread and some bent and riveted steel parts.....I was mildly disappointed to find that 35 bucks or so was only for ONE and I had to go back and buy a 2nd one later.

After using the X-Chocks all last summer, I must say I was very impressed. It really took the wheel motion out of the Monty when walking through it. Thanked DW for getting me those last Christmas. Now I just have to come up with something else I can ask her for this Christmas. ;)