TRAILER ROLLED!!!

nwbearcat1998 wrote:
I believe what failed is the camco wheel stabilizer. I had no idea that those were intended for stability and not chocking the tires. I use them all of the time at home on my concrete pad where the trailer is stored.

What kind if condition was the Camco Wheel Stop in after trailer rolled?

Was it bent up, twisted, stripped?

Otherwise are you sure that 'in a hurry' you actually tighten it?

Hard pressed to see it allowing trailer to roll IF properly set between tires and TIGHT.

nwbearcat1998 wrote:
I believe what failed is the camco wheel stabilizer.

It takes a considerable amount of pressure to hold tires steady. I don't think the Camcos are up to the job.

NO in-between tire chock, including the OP's Camco versions, should be used solely for the purpose of chocking a trailer to prevent it from shifting. As I've mentioned every time the subject of the similar BAL X-Chock comes up I've pointed out that the manufacturer includes a note with every X-Chock sold reminding them of this fact.



Inevitably someone is sure to argue but the fact is that every tire shrinks in diameter as it cools so any in-between tire chock put in place as the trailer is being set up is sure to loosen as the tires shrink over the next couple of hours. The solution therefore is to use some sort of ground level chocking system to actually secure the trailer and use the in-between tire chocks simply to reduce camper "wiggle" as you walk around inside the camper. BOTH sides of the trailer should be so chocked and with proper application can be used atop whatever is leveling the trailer's low side tires, be it wood or Lynx Levelers.

My personal preference is a pair of adjustable BAL Standard Tire Locking Chocks to secure the trailer and a pair of BAL X-Chocks to minimize the wiggle ...



... but since my current trailer doesn't allow sufficient room between adjacent tires for the BAL Standard Tire Chock I instead use rubber chocks secured in position with hardwood spacers ...



Either system works perfectly and will absolutely prevent the kind of event (and damage) the OP has described.

I have (4) 2x10 by 5 foot long. and goes under the tires * If Needed *
and (6) 4x6 by 12 inch long blocks for stabilizers... with attached ropes.
and 2, homemade "X" chocks.

these things do not have parking brakes.
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Great, NO ONE Was Injured.

Exactly why I carry a boat load of lumber. I use the chocks in the photo below. Never had a problem. I have one on each side. I carry enough lumber to raise one side of the trailer 10 inches if I needed to. Tires are always on the ground, or on these boards.

I've never wanted to use those Roto-chocks for the very reason what happened to you. Chocks will always hold the trailer of moving. Let one of the tires spring a leak, and you get movement with Roto-chocks!

I once had my pop-up slide down a hill after it was set up. I even had the stablizer jacks down. But the tires were not chocked. After that event, my trailers are always chocked, even my utility trailer parked inside my garage is chocked both directions. Never again do I want my trailer to roll away!

I believe what failed is the camco wheel stabilizer. I had no idea that those were intended for stability and not chocking the tires. I use them all of the time at home on my concrete pad where the trailer is stored.

When using our lynx levelers I still chock that side. I double up the blocks end to end so the tire sits across 2 blocks and has enough room in front and behind for my chocks.

I always use standard wheel chocks x4 with my X-chocks. Your wheel stop instructions even tell you to do so. If you didn't, you didn't follow the manufacturer's use instructions. Thankfully, no one got hurt and everyone can now laugh about what happened.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61YOmdKFaqS.pdf

Camco Wheel Stop Instructions wrote:
CAUTION: This product is intended to help stabilize a recreational vehicle and is not intended for use on heavy
commercial type trucks or trailers. Always use brake and wheel chocks to safely secure vehicle. Never place
yourself under or behind an unstable vehicle.

So, the trailer moved forward, or back..instead of sideways?

What failed? Did those Camco's fail? I use Roto-chocks (out of business) and have never had movement, let alone 6 feet. Considering the pressure I can apply with the Rotos, it's hard to imagine the plastic Camco's holding very tightly.

I use plastic blocks and the rotos, both sides. No chocks.

Ouch, thankfully nobody was hurt. I don't use lego's, I use long 2x8 boards and put a chock on BOTH sides of the trailer, in between the tires if possible.