x-chock Tire Locking Chock

[grahampconrad]

Could somebody tell me the pros & cons of x- chocks verses orange chocks for a tandem wheel fifth wheel? I know you have to chock your wheels before you disconnect, but putting this kind of chock on is hole new game. A more money. I'm looking for side to side shaking too.

[Sandia_Man]

We have Bal Deluxe locking chocks, an earlier version of the X-Chocks and they do a good job of reducing back and forth movement when moving about inside your rig. When properly installed, they will keep your rig from moving if you are parked on a relatively level sight. For significantly un-level sites, best to also use some plastic chocks in addition to the X-chocks for added safety. There are other similar options available that are both higher and lower priced, many have made their own as well saving big $$$. We also deploy Bal scissor and stab jacks along with our chocks making our rig a pretty solid stance when all said and done.

[fj12ryder]

Thats_Ok wrote:
Uh-oh more stuff to buy!
Looks like we might have to get a pair since everyone here recommends these.

*sticky note to self purchase x-chocks

Not everyone. 🙂 But the post was about X-chocks, not other options. If you ask about preferences, you'll get several pages of options. 🙂

[deleted-2]

Uh-oh more stuff to buy!
Looks like we might have to get a pair since everyone here recommends these.

*sticky note to self purchase x-chocks

[wandering1]

When someone is walking around inside the 5er it will bounce/wiggle. Rubber tires will bounce, suspension systems are made to bounce. To eliminate the bouncing/wiggling you need to keep the weight from pushing down on the tires and suspension by making sure your stabilizers are tight between the 5er and the ground. Don’t just let them out far enough to touch the ground, turn the crank more to make sure they are tight so they will not allow the 5er to push down on the tires. Use a bipod/tripod under the king pin. Make sure it is tight between the ground and the king pin, don’t just adjust it till it touches, tighten it so the front overhang will not move. Make sure to check the stabilizers and bipod/tripod every couple of days because they will loosen up over time. Doesn’t make sense spending a lot of money on landing jack stabilizers when the landing jacks are stable and don’t bounce up and down. If you have properly adjusted the stabilizers and bipod/tripod then you shouldn’t have any bouncing/wiggling. This has worked for me over the past 15 years.
Chocks are to keep the 5er from rolling forward or backwards. They do not eliminate the weight of the 5er from pushing down and causing the bouncing/wiggling. If you park on a site that has a incline/decline then you probably want to use chocks to keep your 5er from rolling when you unhitch.

There are a lot of other options out there to “eliminate” the bouncing/wiggling if you have the extra money and want to spend it.

[wandering1]

shadows4 wrote:
I disagree with the previous poster. The x chocks won't do anything to take the bounce out of your floor. They will stop the front to back movement but not side to side. I have a set and love em.

x2

[nano]

I just bought a pair on Amazon for $78. Will be using them for the first time this weekend.

[tvman44]

Love my X-Chocks. 🙂

[sk734]

lakeside013104 wrote:
I use X-chocks and am very happy with them. If they are installed properly, meaning TIGHT against both tires, the wheels will not roll forward or reward without great force being applied. Simple design that works effectively to help eliminate fore and aft movement. X-chocks used along with regular wheel chocks in front of and behind both sets of wheels makes for a very stabil RV.

Lakeside

X2-They are excellent.

[ChooChooMan74]

Bought a pair at amazon and love them. Big noticeable difference.

[Rygar]

I just bought a pair at a parts sale. Still paid $100. for a pair but am glad I bought them. It is a lot more solid when walking around inside. Well worth the price.

[WhitehouseLV]

I have a set and they do help to keep movement down. They are pricey though. The cheapest I've seen them was Camping Workd for $39.99 each

[lakeside013104]

I use X-chocks and am very happy with them. If they are installed properly, meaning TIGHT against both tires, the wheels will not roll forward or reward without great force being applied. Simple design that works effectively to help eliminate fore and aft movement. X-chocks used along with regular wheel chocks in front of and behind both sets of wheels makes for a very stabil RV.

Lakeside

[brirene]

I'll fall in the middle; they will hold the trailer from rolling when properly applied, and removed much of the bounce and general movement from my unit.

[shadows4]

I disagree with the previous poster. The x chocks won't do anything to take the bounce out of your floor. They will stop the front to back movement but not side to side. I have a set and love em.

[agesilaus]

The X-Chocks are designed to take the bounce out of your floor. But will not stop your RV from rolling.