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Bobbo
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Apr 06, 2017

Coming over to the dark side

Today, we signed the papers and put money down. We have traded off our Class C MH, and will pick up an Airstream trailer on 4/27. I have a question.

With the MH, I parked and set the parking brake. The trailer does not have parking brakes. I know to use chocks, but what if one of the sides is up on blocks? How do I chock a tire on blocks?

Thanks,

Bobbo
  • For leveling I have used a length of board under the low side tires along with a chock under each tire. One in front and one in back.

    I've also got 2 bags of Lynx leveling blocks and 2 of thier Lynx tire chocks that interlock with the blocks. I've also got 2 of their caps that go on top of the blocks to create a flat surface for the tires to rest on.
  • Single axle, look into the BAL leveler with a hydraulic impact gun (I'm using Rigid Stealth Force but a few manufacturers have them now), it's super easy to use, doesn't require moving the tow vehicle, and acts as a mega chock. The gun isn't technically necessary but if you have to raise the low side more than a few inches you'll get tired of using a ratcheting wrench.
  • Bobbo wrote:
    OldShu wrote:
    Regular chocks on the opposite side from the side that is lifted.

    OR Anderson levelers for lifting act as a chock in combination with regular chocks on the opposite side. I use those. If you go with the Anderson, one of them may need to be shortened to fit between the wheels.

    https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-Hitches-3604-Camper-Leveler/dp/B001GC2LVM

    X style that go between the dual trailer wheels if your TT is so equipped is another option.

    https://www.amazon.com/X-Chock-Wheel-Stabilizer-Handle-28012/dp/B002XLHUQG/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1491517583&sr=1-1&keywords=x+chock+wheel+stabilizer

    Congrats on your new TT!


    Thanks. Makes sense. I had already looked at the Anderson Levelers, they look good.

    Single axle trailer so length is no problem.

    I've put a bunch of stuff in my Amazon Wish List. Different stuff is needed for MH's and trailers.


    A Bambi! Nice. '20 FC? I like that one in the AS line.

    Tip on using Andersons with a single axle TT. Pull up onto them instead of backing up on them. Makes it easier to unhitch the TT.
  • OldShu wrote:
    Regular chocks on the opposite side from the side that is lifted.

    OR Anderson levelers for lifting act as a chock in combination with regular chocks on the opposite side. I use those. If you go with the Anderson, one of them may need to be shortened to fit between the wheels.

    https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-Hitches-3604-Camper-Leveler/dp/B001GC2LVM

    X style that go between the dual trailer wheels if your TT is so equipped is another option.

    https://www.amazon.com/X-Chock-Wheel-Stabilizer-Handle-28012/dp/B002XLHUQG/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1491517583&sr=1-1&keywords=x+chock+wheel+stabilizer

    Congrats on your new TT!


    Thanks. Makes sense. I had already looked at the Anderson Levelers, they look good.

    Single axle trailer so length is no problem.

    I've put a bunch of stuff in my Amazon Wish List. Different stuff is needed for MH's and trailers.
  • Regular chocks on the opposite side from the side that is lifted.

    OR Anderson levelers for lifting act as a chock in combination with regular chocks on the opposite side. I use those. If you go with the Anderson, one of them may need to be shortened to fit between the wheels.

    https://www.amazon.com/Andersen-Hitches-3604-Camper-Leveler/dp/B001GC2LVM

    X style that go between the dual trailer wheels if your TT is so equipped is another option.

    https://www.amazon.com/X-Chock-Wheel-Stabilizer-Handle-28012/dp/B002XLHUQG/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1491517583&sr=1-1&keywords=x+chock+wheel+stabilizer

    Congrats on your new TT!