Bal X chock question

[herburban1]

Looking at these chocks for the new rig we pick it up May first.. Jayco 29 BHS.. Would 1 work or do I need them on both sides? On the old TT 26 footer I used just the plastic chocks front and back on curb side.. I hear the new one rocks a bit more so that is why I ask.. Thanks Open to other suggestions

[Ole_Man_Dan]

I use Rot Chocks (2)
My plastic wheel blocks gave up the ghost,
and I made some out of 6"X6"X12" Treated blocks,
I put an eye hook in one end and 3' of ski rope, as a pull.
(Same blocks I use under my stabilizers and front jack)
If my blocks start to split, I remove the eye hook and toss
the block into the fire pit.

[Jayco254]

I built a set of chocks similar to what d88rox is using, cost next to nothing and they work at least as good as the expensive ones at the r.v. shops. I would recommend using two just in case you're not setting good and level or a real strong wind comes through and tries to spin you. It'll probably never happen but why take a chance. Once would be more than enough. And I have a question why all of a sudden can't I get any pictures that are posted, I'm more or less just guessing what a lot of things look like? This started about the beginning of the week, has anything been changed on the site. Sorry for jumping in on this but it would be nice to see what we're talking about.

[myredracer]

You've spent enough on your trailer. Don't cheap out on the chocks and get just one.

One thing to think about with X-chocks is access to them, especially when it's wet and raining out. If you have a slide over the wheels, it can be a pain to mount and tighten them after the slide is out. There's different designs of them. The type that you have to lock with your foot would not work very well in this case.

Another thing with the type that has a nut or handle on the top, in some cases, the wheel skirting can obscure the nut and you need to tighten it by feel and be crouched over. That's what ours is like (BAL) and it's a bit of a nuisance.

In either case, the Ultra-Fab "Ultra Chock" would be much better because it has a lever on the bottom. Ultra Chock

If you have X-chocks, also carry a set of chocks for under the tires. Once in a while you'll have a need to prevent your trailer from rolling away. As said, for safety, don't use X-chocks for this.

[ADK_Camper]

I think this type of chock really helps stabilize a camper. You might consider making your own for practically no cost. Here is a picture of a pair that I made from scraps of 2X4, a threaded rod, and some nuts & washers.



Since I took this picture, I changed the large wingnut to a hex nut. It was difficult to get the wing nut tight enough. The hex nut does require a wrench, but the chock performs much better.

[Heavy_Metal_Doc]

We bought X chocks when we got our TT. They work great and you can tell the difference. I like them. My only problem was that for what the price was, I thought for sure it was 2 in the box. My own fault for being in a hurry and not reading the box. I mean, it's just a piece of all-thread and some bent and riveted steel parts.....I was mildly disappointed to find that 35 bucks or so was only for ONE and I had to go back and buy a 2nd one later.

[The_Weekenders]

After using the X-Chocks all last summer, I must say I was very impressed. It really took the wheel motion out of the Monty when walking through it. Thanked DW for getting me those last Christmas. Now I just have to come up with something else I can ask her for this Christmas. 😉

[herburban1]

HarleyEnough wrote:
Why not just make your own with some cheap 4x4 scraps and stainless all thread and hardware? I made all 4 of these in about 30 minutes and they work extremely well for less than $20.

Pictures of Homemade Chocks

I just use one of those ratcheting multi-tools from black and decker (dog bone or something) to tighten them up.

I think I will go with the homemade, we have a bunch of 4x4s and a chop saw... I'll just have to get the hardware.. Thanks for the ideas...

[Roundtwo-40]

Saw in my local RV shop they now have plastic versions of those "homemade" wooden type..don't recall the price though..

[DE88ROX]

Turbosix wrote:

DE88ROX wrote:
Save yourself the money and just build your own. I have since trimmed off excess threaded rod and painted them black. They blend right in with the tires and you don't even notice them.
I already had the 4x4 laying around. all I had to buy was the hardware.

Looks good. What anlge is the cut?

You know what? I don't even know.:h If memory serves im thinking it was around 35º, but dont quote me on that. I just went and looked at my power miter saw thinking it might still be set but its not.

All I did was cut a piece of cardboard and traced the radius of the tire and then just turned it into a straight line. Then I used the cardboard as a stencil and cut my pieces.

Start to finish was about 15 minutes.

[wbwood]

allen8106 wrote:

herburban1 wrote:
Looking at these chocks for the new rig we pick it up May first.. Jayco 29 BHS.. Would 1 work or do I need them on both sides? On the old TT 26 footer I used just the plastic chocks front and back on curb side.. I hear the new one rocks a bit more so that is why I ask.. Thanks Open to other suggestions

Get two.

Ditto

[Steve_Martin]

I use only 1. Put it on as the final item of setup after all level and stablizing as taken place. Makes a huge difference in inside bounce/movement

[Turbosix]

DE88ROX wrote:
Save yourself the money and just build your own. I have since trimmed off excess threaded rod and painted them black. They blend right in with the tires and you don't even notice them.
I already had the 4x4 laying around. all I had to buy was the hardware.

Looks good. What anlge is the cut?

[sbowman871]

jwrightabq wrote:

facory wrote:
I always use two to keep both sides from moving. HOWEVER, I just had the X chocks give way and let the trailer slide forward while I was working on the TT at home. I don't think it would have moved had I used the regular type chocks. Back to the old style.

Once again, X-Chocks are NOT intended to keep a trailer from rolling. I think they're misnamed. They're great as stabilizers, not so great as chocks.

That's what I have been saying. They should name them X-Rocks.

[jwrightabq]

facory wrote:
I always use two to keep both sides from moving. HOWEVER, I just had the X chocks give way and let the trailer slide forward while I was working on the TT at home. I don't think it would have moved had I used the regular type chocks. Back to the old style.

Once again, X-Chocks are NOT intended to keep a trailer from rolling. I think they're misnamed. They're great as stabilizers, not so great as chocks.

[facory]

I always use two to keep both sides from moving. HOWEVER, I just had the X chocks give way and let the trailer slide forward while I was working on the TT at home. I don't think it would have moved had I used the regular type chocks. Back to the old style.