Which Chock for Stability

[fella10]

Originally Posted by Beachbourbon

I used these X-chocks for the first time this weekend and they made a huge difference. They are easy to set up and break down and not much heavier than one rubber chock. I’m and X-chock fan.

glad you're happy with your X-Chocks, me too, ... my tires are so close together, the ratchet wrench that came with my X-Chocks was not comfortable trying to it use between them, ... I replaced it with a t-handle spark plug wrench and would never go back to the original wrench, ... your tires are farther apart than mine, so you may not find that to be a problem, but if you do, that's an idea to consider, works great, ... sometimes I'll even leave it sitting on the chock under my slide-out like the pic shows, ... that way, I know where it is and I don't misplace it, ......

[OldBob]

Originally Posted by TitanMike

Back when that was all that was available it really wasn't that much of a pain. We just "did it". Even easier to use today with "jack mounts" now welded to frames in more accessible places than on an old 1972 Prowler where you had to crawl under to get to the frame. Also adding to the ease are the "lego blocks" available today to gain added height. No need to carry a bunch lumber pieces around for spacers.

Face it, we're getting spoiled with electric jacks and such that work at a push of the button but don't work as well as "old school" when it comes to stability.

Mike...I think it's because we're getting older too. Just 10 years ago I was able to crawl under the trailer. Now...not so much. The X-Chocks we use do a marvelous job and installs easily. I've seen them on sale for around $50 for a pair of them and they'll last as long as you have your trailer.

[GreenHorn Hauler]

Originally Posted by OldBob

Mike...I think it's because we're getting older too. Just 10 years ago I was able to crawl under the trailer. Now...not so much. The X-Chocks we use do a marvelous job and installs easily. I've seen them on sale for around $50 for a pair of them and they'll last as long as you have your trailer.

Do you by chance remember where you purchased the pair of x-chocks for $50? Looking to get a set for myself, but they are $70 on Amazon. Thank you!

[Dirt Sifter]

Originally Posted by GreenHorn Hauler

Do you by chance remember where you purchased the pair of x-chocks for $50? Looking to get a set for myself, but they are $70 on Amazon. Thank you!

You mite PM cmartz post #19 here. Bet you won't be the only one....
We bought ours thru a camping world on line sale several years ago. Sent them with the TT when we sold it.

[Four22]

Originally Posted by Dirt Sifter

You mite PM cmartz post #19 here. We bought ours thru a camping world on line sale several years ago.

I’ve already send a pm

[golfaholic06]

X chocks are what I use, it stopped that front to back motion

[OldBob]

Originally Posted by GreenHorn Hauler

Do you by chance remember where you purchased the pair of x-chocks for $50? Looking to get a set for myself, but they are $70 on Amazon. Thank you!

I've forgotten where my brother got them last year for $51 for a pair. At the moment Camping World has them for $69. EBay has a different brand (highly rated) for $49 a pair, no tax and free shipping. Might be a good deal here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Trailer-Cam...e54:rk:74:pf:0

[bareftn]

Originally Posted by madatme

well I bought the x chocks a few months ago and why was because if you have to level the tt from side to side with say 3-4 blocks then I don't think you could use the fastway due to the tire being to high and can't chock the wheel, not proven but my thought

i agree they only work when all four wheels are on the ground or board

[NMWildcat]

SteadyFast (an upgrade from jt's strong arm) system. Then you don't need any other stabilizing gizmos

[Bob Springer]

I use x chocks. Easy to install and remove. Very happy with the extra stability.

[pwoods]

I got the BAL brand for about $55 on Amazon. I liked the larger surface area to secure the the tires.

[IsItFast]

Originally Posted by OldBob

I've forgotten where my brother got them last year for $51 for a pair. At the moment Camping World has them for $69. EBay has a different brand (highly rated) for $49 a pair, no tax and free shipping. Might be a good deal here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Trailer-Cam...e54:rk:74:pf:0

I bought these a year or two ago because:

1. No wrench needed other than the initial set up. Just push the lever to lock into place; pull to unlock.
2. I needed some type of chock for when my tires are up on leveler blocks and a traditional chock won't work.

[Lzerarc]

I have used xchock on w 2 tt now. Love them. They make a big difference I think especially if you have any dogs or little kid moving around inside a lot like we do.

Just make sure you get the right size. My first camper used wide stance axles so I needed to get the "xl" model. Then my Rockwood needed the regular ones.

[dward51]

Amazon has the set of 2 of the XL X-Chocks for $77. These are the XL model for trailers with the spread axles (fit 3.5" to 17" between tires). I just bought a pair that arrived yesterday. Have not tried them yet though.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017O3L2CK

[Four22]

Originally Posted by dward51

Amazon has the set of 2 of the XL X-Chocks for $77. These are the XL model for trailers with the spread axles (fit 3.5" to 17" between tires). I just bought a pair that arrived yesterday. Have not tried them yet though.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017O3L2CK

Watch for a price drop. I picked these exact ones up last week for $62 a set.

[dodgemark]

Originally Posted by Dirt Sifter

That is the reason we bought the x chocks and they worked when needed. The only draw back we experienced was when the tires cooled down and shrunk a bit after we chocked them. We got in the habit of giving them a couple more cranks with the enclosed wrench after a few hours on site.

Wow!! I never gave that a thought. Thank you for that!!! I have to remember doing that from now on

[wanderer26]

I tried a pair of the x-chocks and ended up selling them in a garage sale. I bought a pair of step chocks and move them from rig to rig as i trade. I see alot of owners using the x-chock but i never liked them. They never went in right for me as i have two bad shoulders that are full of titanium. Good luck with whatever your chouce is. Safe travels.

[47driver]

I have used the t-shirts for years, and this year bought the JT Strong Arm. There is a significant difference. I still use the x-chock, but now I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to get the JTs.

[NSNewbie]

We have xchocks amd love them for our hybrid Roo. Friends also grabbed them for their larger Roo and love them. huge difference in the movement.

[spock123]

When I started out with a TT I brought the x-chocks but once I brought the fifth wheel with the Level-up I gave the X-chocks to my son to use with his TT