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03-18-2013, 03:41 PM
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daydreaming about camping
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: KC area
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x-chocks, roto chock etc - what is the best?
thinking about these in order to feel more confident the trailer is not going to roll off. I currently use the yellow camco plastic wheel chocks. Trying to decide on if this upgrade is worth the money.
Primary worry is finding one set-up for spaced axles, and one that does not cut into the tires.
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03-18-2013, 03:48 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeeplj8
thinking about these in order to feel more confident the trailer is not going to roll off. I currently use the yellow camco plastic wheel chocks. Trying to decide on if this upgrade is worth the money.
Primary worry is finding one set-up for spaced axles, and one that does not cut into the tires.
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I took a 4x4 and custom cut it to just slide between the two tires.
45's maybe? On each end.
Sorry I can't comment on what you asked but I'm always trying to save a buck er two.
Turbs
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03-18-2013, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Auburn, GA
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Roto Chocks are expensive but most people love them. I use Bal Chocks and have had great success with them. Here is a Youtube video of them on a spaced axle
The Bals are cheaper.
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03-18-2013, 03:50 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Central Louisiana
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x-chocks and roto chocks are for stabilization of the trailer only. Your yellow plastic wheel chocks are to keep the trailer from rolling off. The x-chocks and roto chocks will loosen up as the tires cool and may come out. Some have been lucky and trailer not moved. Check the instructions for the it states stabilization use only.
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03-18-2013, 03:50 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Let's just say that I feel as strongly about my RotoChoks as I do about my Watts water pressure regulator. 
I chose the RotoChoks because they're customized to the wheel spacing. I have about an inch and a quarter between my wheels and needed something that would definitely fit. The RotoChoks fit that bill.
The chock part itself is a hard rubber. I can't imagine it's going to cut into the tires. The X-Chocks that I've seen are metal and probably aren't a problem (since lots of people use them).
I've only ever used RotoChoks so I can't directly compare them to the X-Chocks.
A bonus- I like supporting the little guy. (Pretty neat to see that they have a real website finally!)
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03-18-2013, 03:56 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drc343
x-chocks and roto chocks are for stabilization of the trailer only. Your yellow plastic wheel chocks are to keep the trailer from rolling off. The x-chocks and roto chocks will loosen up as the tires cool and may come out. Some have been lucky and trailer not moved. Check the instructions for the it states stabilization use only.
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Not the RotoChoks-- they actually say that they "lock the wheels":
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Originally Posted by from_RotoChok_site
Made in the U.S.A., they install quick and easy, reduce the strain on stabilizers, lock the wheels, reduce rocking motion and can be padlocked for added security.
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I've not experienced much loosening of them (and certainly never falling out).
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03-18-2013, 04:01 PM
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daydreaming about camping
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: KC area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
I took a 4x4 and custom cut it to just slide between the two tires.
45's maybe? On each end.
Sorry I can't comment on what you asked but I'm always trying to save a buck er two.
Turbs
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This is kind of where I started with the idea of a couple small piece of 4x4, chamfer the ends and use a carriage bolt and nut to tighten it. But I figured that was a little ghetto for our new trailer and the DW is not impressed with my ghetto skills.
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03-18-2013, 04:19 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeeplj8
This is kind of where I started with the idea of a couple small piece of 4x4, chamfer the ends and use a carriage bolt and nut to tighten it. But I figured that was a little ghetto for our new trailer and the DW is not impressed with my ghetto skills.
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Once the left side is in and the slide is out you can't see it.
Once the right side is in and we put the table you can't see it.
Ghetto not so much.
What's the difference of laying out lumber to level with ? Mine u can't even see .
Paint them black or your favorite team colors.
Ain't no way I'm spending 100's of dollars when I can use a $5 piece of wood.
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03-18-2013, 04:23 PM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeeplj8
This is kind of where I started with the idea of a couple small piece of 4x4, chamfer the ends and use a carriage bolt and nut to tighten it. But I figured that was a little ghetto for our new trailer and the DW is not impressed with my ghetto skills.
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Look at the two types this way...
RotoChoks-custom (fits your specific tire gap)
X-Chocks-generic (fit most tire gaps)
I had both & they do the same great job...If you don't want to look "ghetto", the RotoChoks are fine looking!
I switched to the RC's due to the XC's not fitting in the smaller tire gap on our 5'ver vs previous TT.
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03-18-2013, 07:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Roto-Choks by far have the happiest customers but they cost.
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03-18-2013, 07:45 PM
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H2oski
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Hartford, AL
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I have X-Chocks and have been very pleased.
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03-18-2013, 07:52 PM
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Senior Moment
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Weatherford, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by h20ski
I have X-Chocks and have been very pleased.
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x2 have been using them for years never have come loose on me.
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03-18-2013, 08:02 PM
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Denver, CO
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Denver, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Let's just say that I feel as strongly about my RotoChoks as I do about my Watts water pressure regulator.
I chose the RotoChoks because they're customized to the wheel spacing. I have about an inch and a quarter between my wheels and needed something that would definitely fit. The RotoChoks fit that bill.
The chock part itself is a hard rubber. I can't imagine it's going to cut into the tires. The X-Chocks that I've seen are metal and probably aren't a problem (since lots of people use them).
I've only ever used RotoChoks so I can't directly compare them to the X-Chocks.
A bonus- I like supporting the little guy. (Pretty neat to see that they have a real website finally!) |
X2. And I throw the camco yellow under the wheels for safety.
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03-18-2013, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In our CC.
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That secure feeling
We bought X-Chocks for the following reasons: they fit the small space between the tires, they won't cut the tires, they're very easily installed/removed. The rig doesn't move - period. Now, the caveat is, not to over tighten them or you may break a belt.
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03-18-2013, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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I made my own with 4X4 pieces, threaded rod and stainless steel nuts. They work great. Links to plans I used:
Homemade Wheel Chocks
Wheel Chocks
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03-18-2013, 08:23 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Not the RotoChoks-- they actually say that they "lock the wheels":
I've not experienced much loosening of them (and certainly never falling out).
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Been using Bal Chocks for 7 yrs now and have never had one loosen due to the cooling of the tires and they do lock the wheels. Have forgotten them once or twice and couldn't move the trailer.
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03-18-2013, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Spring, Texas
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I've got the X-chocks and use them along with my yellow camco chocks. Works quite well.
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03-18-2013, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Where the USCG sends us.
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I use the x- chocks. Bought a pair for $5 at a yard sale. Asked the lady twice about the price. Paid her and immediately put them in the truck! Love them. No slippage, but I do walk around a few hours after settling in to check them and that's it.
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03-18-2013, 11:21 PM
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Webfoot
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Oregon
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We've been very happy with our x chicks. They do a good job at reducing the rocking when walking around in the trailer.
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03-19-2013, 12:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: NJ
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I have the yellow Camco Wheel Stops. They fit between the wheels and clamp in securely. They are plastic/rubber with metal screw bolts and they are very solid. They are to stop vehicle motion. I highly recommend them. I also still have my wheel chocks from my popup, so I am pretty sure I'm good there as well.
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