Wheel chocks for single axle?
What do you guys use as wheel chocks for a single axle trailer? I've been using a store bought plastic chock in front and back on both sides of the trailer. These seems to move around some and get l...
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It sounds like you aren't chocking properly if they are coming loose. What you want to do is "catch" the tire.
You do this by placing a chock either in front of, or behind the tire. Then, use the tow vehicle to push or pull the trailer (depending on where you placed the chock) slightly up the chock to apply pressure.
While the pressure is applied, place another chock on the other side of the tire, nice and tight to it.
Now, let the pressure off of your vehicle and the tire will roll down only slightly before being caught by the second chock.
When done properly there is pressure being applied to both chocks to the point you can't remove either one without reversing the process. Because of this you should find your trailer nice and stable.
It's easiest to do this method with two people, but you can do it solo by using the emergency brake.
Jon
You do this by placing a chock either in front of, or behind the tire. Then, use the tow vehicle to push or pull the trailer (depending on where you placed the chock) slightly up the chock to apply pressure.
While the pressure is applied, place another chock on the other side of the tire, nice and tight to it.
Now, let the pressure off of your vehicle and the tire will roll down only slightly before being caught by the second chock.
When done properly there is pressure being applied to both chocks to the point you can't remove either one without reversing the process. Because of this you should find your trailer nice and stable.
It's easiest to do this method with two people, but you can do it solo by using the emergency brake.
Jon
