x-tend a chock resilience...

I know of one guy who folded up one of chocks by forgetting it. Turned it into a pretzel and he was very lucky didn't pierce a tier.

Surprising, for once it wasn't me. LOL

richardgarneau wrote:
Ill keep using both, the chock and the x-tend but I will have more confidence. My driveway isnt flat and I can barely sleep since I've parked the trailer ... :-)

In re-reading this discussion I just noticed you mentioned your "driveway isn't flat" ... surely you're not using X-Chocks to secure your trailer when it's parked on your driveway? :E As already mentioned several times in this thread X-Chocks aren't intended to actually chock a trailer to prevent it from inadvertently shifting but rather to cut down on any suspension wiggle when one walks around inside the camper. Secondly, I wouldn't even rely on wheel chocks alone to secure any trailer on a sloped driveway but there is an easy solution that absolutely will prevent your trailer from shifting ... use the weight of the trailer bearing down on a set of wheel pads to which wheel chocks have been secured.

Driveway Wheel Pad Chocks



My driveway slopes so much down to the street that when the trailer is sitting level the rear bumper is less than a foot above the driveway while the tongue is closer to 3'. I always secure the trailer with these wheel pads shown above and no way is that trailer ever going anywhere, short of an earthquake. :B

I am kind of OCD about doing a walk around. I guess that was just drilled into my head by my Scoutmaster back in my Boy Scout days. I double, even triple check, the doors, all chains and straps, hitch, tires, jacks, awning, ect. I also always make sure we didn't leave any trash, even pick up stuff from the last people. I make sure I can put my hand into and keep in the fire pit; don't want any leftover coals. We even look around at the adjacent spots. It's a lot cheaper, and less embarrassing, to double check than to do something stupid.

Many peoples are using only x-tend a chock and I can understand them a little since the name can be misleading...they should be called X-tend a Stab :-)

Anyway thanks to you all for sharing your knowledge

On my original trailer, I was guilty of using just x-chocks on each side. I didn't use any other chocks. Then noticed once the x-chocks were placed, it added a strain on my electric jack when unhitching. NOW, I chock the wheels with plastic chocks and THEN place the x-chock. On this trailer, I am only using one X-Tended-Fit X-Chock.

I was lucky to not have any mishaps or problems while doing it the wrong way.

pira114 wrote:
Been thinking of getting the x chocks. Do they help stabilize it that much? Are they worth it? I'd still use my regular chocks to prevent rolling.

I have noticed enough to be glad I bought them. If it is more than one person especially if you have kids it is worth it IMHO. I had to get the extended so they were a little more pricey. On a side note one of the bolts came loose and I lost it. I emailed them and Norco (X Chock maker) immediately sent out me replacements.

Need-A-Vacation wrote:
Before putting the truck in gear and driving away I always do one last walk around. Checking the hitch and chains, stabilizer jacks retracted all the way, entry door locked, all storage door closed AND LOCKED, etc....

Just make it a habit like the check list!

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pira114 wrote:
Been thinking of getting the x chocks. Do they help stabilize it that much? Are they worth it? I'd still use my regular chocks to prevent rolling.

X-Chocks do reduce the tendency for the trailer tires to rotate on their axis when walking around inside the camper but do nothing for any lateral movement. I use mine mostly because my wife insists ;) ... when camping solo I usually don't bother.

Been thinking of getting the x chocks. Do they help stabilize it that much? Are they worth it? I'd still use my regular chocks to prevent rolling.

richardgarneau wrote:
My intention was to keep using the chocks, I've read the label and I can understand that the x-tend cannot do all the job by themselves, however they can at least be strong enough to prevent the beginning of a moving momentum...I would never trust them all alone

Look around any campground and you'll be shocked at how many do use just X-Chocks alone. :E