tongue jack slipped
We were setting up our camper and like I always do I set the tongue jack down on several blocks (the ones you can use of leveling or placing under the stabilizing jacks). I noticed immediately it was...
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bob213 wrote:philh wrote:
Not a good idea to xchock wheels and then lift and lower tongue.
Can you explain why please.
BAL includes a notice in the package stating this caveat. The force applied by the wheels rotating opposite directions when you raise/lower the tongue jack will over stress the crossmembers and cause them to buckle. This is not covered under warranty. You still need actual wheel chocks until the trailer is leveled and your other stabilizers are down.
It's in the instructions. You are NOT to install them until the trailer is level and unhooked.
X chocks are NOT designed to be used instead of regular wheel chocks. they will not stop your trailer from rolling. there are only to help stabilize the tires.
Me. I level it side to side. Reverse it tight onto the wheel chock, and while it has pressure there. I place a chock against the front of the tire. Then unhook, and level front to back. Then I install the
X chocks. They are the last thing I do, and the first thing to come off when leaving.
BTW. What will happen if you forget to remove them before you try to pull away? they will come out with great force, and can damage the tires, and suspension. Ask me how I know. Had to buy a new tire once because I forgot.
