Question on stabilizing TT

[JoeyO]

Hello,

Just bought a pair of BAL Extended Fit X Chocks. Is it also wise to buy two pair of the yellow plastic block Chocks as well for quick stops on the road if necessary? I also found some high end aluminum Chocks with teeth on the front and back to grab into the road if necessary. But those were $30 ea. so ugh! Not certain if that is a good investment. Please let me know, I have a twin axle TT and want to know for a hasty stop, would the Yellow plastic Chocks do?

Thanks! joe

[b1b1das]

I have used the yellow plastic chocks, but if you have the X chocks, why not use them? Keep a cordless drill or impact handy with a socket... Just a thought..

[jtstromsburg]

Yes, the cheapo plastic chocks are needed. Both for the quick stops and for security while leveling. You need to chock whole leveling but still allow the tires to adjust add you level. Hard to explain, but the basic chocks are definitely needed.
Joel

[dilgerc]

Joe, I wouldn't think for a quick hasty type stop you would use anything cause you prob won't be disconnecting from your tow vehicle. At least I don't. I do use the x chock when I disconnect tho I have the yellow ones but don't ever use them. That's just me tho.

[grhodes50]

You need the yellow ones when hooking/unhooking the tt and when leveling. When raising and lowering the tongue jack the tires need to be able to rotate. The movement is slight, but needed. The X-chocks will not allow this movement.
The X-chocks are to be installed after the tt is level..

[kozzy]

Agreede with gr...I too have the xchocks...don't want to lock those in until you are all levels...the plastic ones are great for hooking up and unhooking

[JoeyO]

Thanks everyone! I realize my question was not complete regarding hasty stops. But it's clear that they are needed and that is what I had to confirm.

[walterw11]

What will happen if you use the x-chocks from the beginning. Do the wheels move that much when you raise and lower you trailer. I've tried both ways and I don't notice a difference.

[punkaccountant]

Originally Posted by grhodes50

You need the yellow ones when hooking/unhooking the tt and when leveling. When raising and lowering the tongue jack the tires need to be able to rotate. The movement is slight, but needed. The X-chocks will not allow this movement.
The X-chocks are to be installed after the tt is level..

X2 I purchased the X Chocks in hopes of preventing some of the movement in the trailer, especially, at night. However, I have found little or no improvement when using them so I don't really use them that much. I find the cheapo chocks easier to use.

[b1b1das]

Originally Posted by punkaccountant

X2 I purchased the X Chocks in hopes of preventing some of the movement in the trailer, especially, at night. However, I have found little or no improvement when using them so I don't really use them that much. I find the cheapo chocks easier to use.

Really?
I sure wish I would have read this before I ordered my X chocks, two days ago...

[punkaccountant]

Originally Posted by b1b1das

Really?
I sure wish I would have read this before I ordered my X chocks, two days ago...

That was my experience but others swear by them. I found them to be a waste of $. YMMV.

[PapaSmurf]

I agree, the X-Chocks will not stop the rocking. I have quit using mine and went back to the cheap yellow wedge chocks.

[autorot8]

Try Rotochoks. I have not used them yet on current trailer, but they removed all rocking from my previous fifth wheel and movement. Also did not need the yellow chock with those.

[Len & Cheri]

Originally Posted by b1b1das

Really?
I sure wish I would have read this before I ordered my X chocks, two days ago...

You'll be glad you have them. I think they help a bunch.

[b1b1das]

Originally Posted by LFugate

You'll be glad you have them. I think they help a bunch.

I hope so... I ordered them and the JT Strongarm Stabilizers. They should be in later this week.

[VTX Al]

Originally Posted by b1b1das

Really?
I sure wish I would have read this before I ordered my X chocks, two days ago...

You need to understand what the X-Chocks (and similar items) are designed to do. When installed, they stop the rotational movement of the tires, thereby stopping fore and aft "rocking" movement, and IMHO they do a much better job of this than the yellow plastic wheel wedges. However, they do absolutely nothing to stop the "up and down" movement of the trailer when folks are moving around inside it. This is caused by the trailer suspension doing what it is designed to do - move up and down. If you want/need a rock-solid trailer then you will have to stop both "fore and aft" and "up and down" movements. Firmly set stabilizers help somewhat with the "up and down" component but do not eliminate it.

...VTX-Al

[b1b1das]

Thanks Al,

I understood what they are designed to do. I just perceived, from reading the other posts, that maybe they do not perform as they should. Hopefully having the X-chocks and the JT stabilizers, will significantly reduce the trailer wobble...

[Triguy]

They work well for us on our trailer so another vote for the X-Chocks (along with regular chocks, too).

[Rugged Brown]

I recommend the BAL X Chocks. They work well., I should know, I'm a share holder.

[Crusader]

Originally Posted by Triguy

They work well for us on our trailer so another vote for the X-Chocks (along with regular chocks, too).

Count me in....they work good for me..........