Wheel width on 2504s

vanreever · 07-11-2015, 07:10 AM

The wheel spacing on my recently purchased 2504s has got me baffled. I can no longer use my x chock as it is too wide to insert between tires. I found another x type chock from winfield which I believe will work. My issue now is with what material/product to use to level side to side. If I use lynx leveler blocks I can only go 2 blocks high because of the limited spacing between tires. Of course I could set the blocks behind both tires and drive backwards until the tires are resting on their appropriate blocks. That seems like a pain as I would have to make sure my measurement between the blocks I setup are exactly lined up with bottom of each tire. I do not want to carry a bunch of wood with me and do not want to get concrete pad sites everytime I go camping to be perfectly level when I pull in. Anyone have this problem? Any suggestions? My tires are literally like 3 inches apart at their closest point. I will respond to any comments if more info is needed. I would appreciate some input. Thanks.

Ford Idaho · 07-11-2015, 07:23 AM

If I may suggest.

https://www.google.com/#q=anderson+levelers

vanreever · 07-11-2015, 07:27 AM

I looked at the anderson levelers. They are definitely on my short list. I have to look at the specs. I bet I would have to saw one down a bit to fit between the tires. Thanks for the quick response.

Ford Idaho · 07-11-2015, 07:31 AM

If you do all you need to do is cut off the lower (thick end) corner.

Like so.

vanreever · 07-11-2015, 07:40 AM

Thanks. This is what I am working with.

youroo · 07-11-2015, 07:41 AM

Or this? Youroo!!

greti · 07-11-2015, 07:53 AM

We've just used the yellow leveling blocks. Stacked them up to needed height and long enough for both tires to fit on them. I purchased the Anderson levelers and had to cut them back to fit. However I've not had a lot of luck as they seem to slide on gravel?? So they sit in storage and haven't been used again. It's likely operating error��

OldCoot · 07-11-2015, 08:18 AM

May have to trim the Anderson's a little more. Some have cut the leading edge off about 1"-2". The 2nd picture shows even more trimmed from the back corner. Trim both of them so you don't have to sort them. I also ran a rope thru the small hole and tied the wedge to the ramp so they don't get separated.

vanreever · 07-11-2015, 08:21 AM

Ok thanks everyone. I really appreciate the responses. I have two weeks until her maiden voyage so I will try to work it out.

rockfordroo · 07-11-2015, 02:51 PM

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If I use lynx leveler blocks I can only go 2 blocks high because of the limited spacing between tires. Of course I could set the blocks behind both tires and drive backwards until the tires are resting on their appropriate blocks. That seems like a pain as I would have to make sure my measurement between the blocks I setup are exactly lined up with bottom of each tire.

I'm not sure what your issue is with this. It's what I've been doing with my Camco blocks. You put 4 on the bottom in front of the front tire, then build them up. You might need to purchase another set of blocks if you need to go up higher than a couple rows. I have two sets, and I cut one block in half. That's lets me "end" a row twice with a half block, instead of having to use 2 full blocks. My BAL X-chocks also fit. (I think my tires are 2 3/4" apart. Same on both my Roo and my Mini Lite)

vanreever · 07-11-2015, 03:29 PM

Rockfordroo, i guess i understand what your saying about the lynx. I have four sets. My other trailer had enough space between the tires to put a 4-3-2-1 pyramid. I would put one setup between and one in front or in back of tires. I would pull forward or backwards depending on how I set it up. I guess i could do the whole setup of two 4-3-2-1 stacks (if i need to go that high) and just backup or go forward until tires are lined up. Its something I need to play around with i guess. Oh and you must have a smaller x chock than me because there is nooooo way mine will go between my tires. Thanks

vanreever · 07-11-2015, 04:10 PM

X chock problem solved. After messing with the wrench and getting past a stuck point, i was able to collapse the device small enough to get in between the tires. I guess the bonus is I barely have to open it to firm it up to the tires.

Ford Idaho · 07-11-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vanreever

X chock problem solved. After messing with the wrench and getting past a stuck point, i was able to collapse the device small enough to get in between the tires. I guess the bonus is I barely have to open it to firm it up to the tires.

I wondered about that after seeing the picture you posted.

A little WD-40?

rockfordroo · 07-11-2015, 11:02 PM

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X chock problem solved. After messing with the wrench and getting past a stuck point, i was able to collapse the device small enough to get in between the tires. I guess the bonus is I barely have to open it to firm it up to the tires.

Glad you figured it out. I WAS going say that your pic didn't look like it was fully collapsed. (I store mine in the box they came in; I HAVE to close them all the way to get them back into the box.)

220Chap · 07-12-2015, 08:14 AM

I have a very similar unit as the OP's (Micro Lite 25KS). I used my x-chocks for the first time with it recently and didn't notice any difference than with using standard plastic chocks.

vanreever · 07-13-2015, 10:09 AM

220Chap, i tend to agree with you. In my driveway which is fairly level along with plastic chocks and the stabilizers down the camper barely moves. I got the xchock to fit and I will probably just use it on the side of the camper which has blocks under tires just to make my wife get more of a sense of safety. She always requests I put it in whether it helps or not lol.

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