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08-08-2016, 01:41 PM
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You Need X-Chocks
I always get up early to fix coffee and walk Terra (our black lab) while my wife sleeps in. She would complain the I'd wake her because the trailer moved from me walking around. Well... I solved that problem with the X-Chock Wheel Stabilizers. Happy wife; happy life.
You can get them at Amazon:
http://amzn.to/2aG0Lrl
Check out my install YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/hiAo7UpDdR0
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08-08-2016, 01:57 PM
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I bought those a couple of years back and did not notice a difference. Maybe because I have 2 huge opposing slides out back they can't really help much. I haven't used them in a while. Maybe I will try them again next trip out.
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08-08-2016, 02:49 PM
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Years ago I purchased a set of Roto-chocks. They are great and last forever.
Unfortunately they are out of business now.
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08-08-2016, 02:55 PM
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Yep, X-chocks help quite a bit. Not side to side but front to back motion.
And they give a little added peace of mind while setting up on an uneven campsite.
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08-08-2016, 03:57 PM
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Ours help, but I wouldn't say it's quite so "dramatic". The "dramatic" help comes from using the regular stabs, the X-chocks AND another set of jacks under the frame right in front of the front axle. We get virtually no movement when set up like that. I'm using "stack jacks" right now, but they're a pain to deploy and adjust. Eventually I think I want to put scissor jacks there to make life easier. I'm torn between scissor jacks and BAL Lock-Arms...
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08-08-2016, 06:02 PM
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You still need to use standard wheel chocks, I use 2 on each side, and the corner stabilizers. Nothing is going to totally eliminate movement, after all the majority of the weight is on rubber.
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08-08-2016, 06:34 PM
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I don't really notice a big improvement. But our most noticeable movement is because the kids bunks are on one end and our bed at the opposite end. I would like some slide jacks for under our bed.
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08-08-2016, 06:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
Ours help, but I wouldn't say it's quite so "dramatic". The "dramatic" help comes from using the regular stabs, the X-chocks AND another set of jacks under the frame right in front of the front axle. We get virtually no movement when set up like that. I'm using "stack jacks" right now, but they're a pain to deploy and adjust. Eventually I think I want to put scissor jacks there to make life easier. I'm torn between scissor jacks and BAL Lock-Arms...
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Yep. When I really want to get the bounce out I'll use two bottle jacks between the wheels. With chocks, x-chocks, and the bottle jacks, the bounce is virtually gone.
I'm going to add two additional scissor jacks behind the wheels for a more permanent solution. I'd also like to add the jt strong arm jack stabilizers to complete the job.
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08-08-2016, 07:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
Ours help, but I wouldn't say it's quite so "dramatic". The "dramatic" help comes from using the regular stabs, the X-chocks AND another set of jacks under the frame right in front of the front axle. We get virtually no movement when set up like that. I'm using "stack jacks" right now, but they're a pain to deploy and adjust. Eventually I think I want to put scissor jacks there to make life easier. I'm torn between scissor jacks and BAL Lock-Arms...
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Extra scissor jacks at mid-trailer might help (I was thinking about it myself), but the BAL Lock-Arms are AMAZING, you might want to try them first. Between my x-chocks, power stab jacks and the new lock-arms, our rig is rock solid.
http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f2...tml#post434887
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08-09-2016, 08:40 AM
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Just bought a new 27 DSRL and took delivery in April. My first observation that I did not like was the amount of movement after leveling. Oh, and I should add that I ordered it with electric stabilizers thinking about the convenience of leveling quickly. Well, to say the least, I was extremely disappointed with the movement even after buying new X chocks for the wider axles.
SO, I purchased a set of BAL stabilizers and actually mounted them just ahead of the axles, after testing different places. THIS IS THE TICKET. I am very happy with the results and would recommend doing this to folks with this issue. Very solid now. You won't be sorry you did this modification.
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08-09-2016, 08:45 AM
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One additional note..... if you do the BAL stabilizers, make sure you measure the distance from your frame to the ground and purchase the correct stabilizer. Right off the top of my head, I believe, if the distance is greater than 22", you need to get the ones that adjust out to 30". Pay attention to that part of purchasing them though. Hope this helps.
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08-09-2016, 10:52 AM
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The OP maybe should have added a ?mark in the thread title.
Not all rigs need X-chocks to be stable...our Pinnacle would be one example.
Believe me if our rig wasn't stable I'd have done something to help long time ago.
Safe travels...
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08-10-2016, 11:06 AM
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I have one x-chock that I use and I like it. It is quick and easy to use.
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08-10-2016, 11:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry G.
The OP maybe should have added a ?mark in the thread title.
Not all rigs need X-chocks to be stable...our Pinnacle would be one example.
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The title was said "with tongue in cheek".
I'm sooo pleased with X-Chocks I'd never leave home without.
Nice rig, LarryG, BTW
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08-10-2016, 12:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayFeather24T
The title was said "with tongue in cheek".
I'm sooo pleased with X-Chocks I'd never leave home without.
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I'm glad you clarified that, because I took it as many other apparently did...as an effort to promote/sell X-Chocks here on the forum.
The title "You NEED X-Chocks", the link to a video where the first frame has the title "You need X-Chocks" and the link to Amazon to buy X-chocks certainly give the impression of plugging a product, even if that wasn't your intent.
I'm not trying to be overly critical, as this forum is good because people do provide information about RV products and where to buy them. I did appreciate the information that you and others provided on this product.
But I think your post would have been much more appropriate and well-received if you had done it as a review of the product and posted under the Product Reviews and Evaluations thread http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f53/ and if you had taken the approach of stating your opinion on the product rather than telling people what they need, even if it was "tongue in cheek" (as that wasn't obvious from your post).
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08-10-2016, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dewey02
But I think your post would have been much more appropriate and well-received if you had done it as a review of the product and posted under the Product Reviews and Evaluations thread http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f53/ and if you had taken the approach of stating your opinion on the product rather than telling people what they need, even if it was "tongue in cheek" (as that wasn't obvious from your post).
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My sincerest apologies; I didn't mean to upset anyone. I'll try and put the title in perspective. Years ago when cordless ratchet drivers first hit the market I read a review on the several major brands on the market. The title of the article was " You Need a Ratchet Driver". I thought it was funny because if you have ever used a cordless ratchet driver instead of cordless screwdriver to run a bunch of screws all day long then you knew EXACTLY what the author meant by the title of his article.
I was so impressed with the way X-Chocks solved an issue for me I just wanted to share my discovery.
Again... my deepest apologies.
Not everybody needs X-Chocks...
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08-10-2016, 01:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayFeather24T
The title was said "with tongue in cheek".
I'm sooo pleased with X-Chocks I'd never leave home without.
Nice rig, LarryG, BTW
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No worries...all is good.
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08-11-2016, 01:24 PM
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X Chocks Worked for me
Well, regardless of what would have been the proper title for the OP to use, for anyone looking for a way to reduce movement, I will tell you that using a pair of x chocks on my Eagle reduced movement by about 85%. So whether you use one brand or the other, this method may be well worth a try. They are fairly inexpensive and really easy to put on and take off.
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08-11-2016, 01:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tld
really easy to put on and take off.
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Just be careful when using them with a cordless drill, because if the screw binds up a little it may twist the x-chock around faster than you can compensate for and as a result it'll take a nice hunk of skin off the back of your hand. Not that I have any experience with that.
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08-11-2016, 03:53 PM
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[QUOTE=Rootus;437370]Just be careful when using them with a cordless drill, because if the screw binds up a little it may twist the x-chock around faster than you can compensate for and as a result it'll take a nice hunk of skin off the back of your hand. Not that I have any experience with that. [/QUOTE
Nope. Me neither. I have no experience with that at all.
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