Freedom Express Wheel Chocks

Ralph Cramden wrote:
...I have never had a trailer roll in two different directions or pivot on the suspension axis.

I have had a trailer pivot. :E

...and anything can also be over complicated as much as a person cares to over complicate it.

To each his / her own. I don't see chocking any trailer's tires in both directions so it absolutely can't shift as "over complicated". It's just common sense. ;)

SoundGuy wrote:

Ralph Cramden wrote:
Why would you not just jam a single chock ahead of the downhill tire on each side, and be done with it? Its not like your trailer will roll away uphill.

Campsites don't always slope in just one direction, in fact can be quite uneven, creating a situation where one side of the trailer may want to roll forward while the opposite side wants to roll back. Having once had a trailer get away on me years ago I always chock in both directions, regardless of whether anyone else deems it necessary. :R

I don't know how you took my comment as deeming anything towards you, but at the same time I have never had a trailer roll in two different directions or pivot on the suspension axis. Camping in the central PA mountains I have yet to see a level site. I guess anything can happen however, like attempting to park on a 2 to 1 slope that breaks in two directions directly under your axles, and anything can also be over complicated as much as a person cares to over complicate it.

I use the yellow plastic chocks and the X chicks on my 28se freedom express. The X chicks fit and do help wit the stability of the unit they are spread out more than they were with my previous trailer but do a great job. I just have to remember once the tires cool to retighten them

bobndot wrote:
https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2015-Coachmen-FREEDOM-EXPRESS-248RBS-122371918


if your tt axles looks like this one in the link why can't you use wide x choks like the the ones in the link ?

Nice find, didn't think those would fit. Thanks for the info!

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2015-Coachmen-FREEDOM-EXPRESS-248RBS-122371918


if your tt axles looks like this one in the link why can't you use wide x choks like the the ones in the link ?

Here are the ones I use. They adjust to fit the distance between the tires. I use them to steady the trailer when walking around inside it. They definitely work. They are also MUCH more substantial and "beefer" than they look in photos.

buffaloKev wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I should have been more clear, I am looking for chocks to add more stability to the trailer. The regular chocks will always be used

Camco makes some yellow plastic ones they have 2 sizes and the latest version has a locking bar . Their light and clean about $60 pair. Been using the early version 2 years now no complaints but the lock bar seems like a good option

Thanks for the replies. I should have been more clear, I am looking for chocks to add more stability to the trailer. The regular chocks will always be used

You don't need anything special to chock spread axle trailers. Just use regular chocks. That's what I use with my Freedom Express. Place regular chocks on both sides of the tire. Drive up on them slightly to make sure they're tight.

One more note. If you find a set of X-Chocks or similar products that fit, you should not depend on these as chocks. Tires contract as the temps get lower causing the X-Chock to loosen. This can allow the trailer to roll away. Always use a set of regular chocks to hold the trailer in place.

Ralph Cramden wrote:
Why would you not just jam a single chock ahead of the downhill tire on each side, and be done with it? Its not like your trailer will roll away uphill.

Campsites don't always slope in just one direction, in fact can be quite uneven, creating a situation where one side of the trailer may want to roll forward while the opposite side wants to roll back. Having once had a trailer get away on me years ago I always chock in both directions, regardless of whether anyone else deems it necessary. :R