X Chocks

12ptdroptine · 07-04-2018, 04:12 PM

Ok so I ave read good things about them stopping TT movement while parked. Which ones are the best? I only wish to buy once
TIA
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GraftonGuns · 07-04-2018, 05:23 PM

12pt. I like the Xchock brand. I got the best deal on Amazon for a two pack. Just had to lubricate the screw and pivot points as they are shipped dry and work a little stiff. Other than that, Great Product.

robkelly · 07-04-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GraftonGuns

12pt. I like the Xchock brand. I got the best deal on Amazon for a two pack. Just had to lubricate the screw and pivot points as they are shipped dry and work a little stiff. Other than that, Great Product.

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spook · 07-04-2018, 05:55 PM

I use the X-chock brand as well and think they're great. They're really good at stopping the little rocking from people moving about inside.

Just be careful and still use some old school wedge chocks on the tires. I've had my X-chock slip once when on a steep grade. Not a good feeling at all watching the wheels turn with the chock in between them!

ALJO · 07-04-2018, 06:36 PM

North American RV manufactures don't install the emergency brake assembly, they seems to leave it up to RV owners to buy X-Chocks. Greed can do funny things to the mind of the owners of corporations.

stateboy · 07-04-2018, 07:04 PM

I also had the same question about which one to buy and I opted for the X-Chocks. They work great. However, it won't eliminate the natural bounce that comes from the suspension on the axle(s). Since scissor jacks on the ends stabilize in a rigid manner, it only makes sense that the center that is supported by the axle(s) with leaf springs will still bounce a bit.

JeremyFr · 07-04-2018, 07:19 PM

we got the BAL x-chocks on Amazon best pricing there is and they work fantastic!

nddan21 · 07-04-2018, 09:32 PM

The price of x-chocks just for TT movement, eh... The price for x-chocks for TT movement and putting a lock on them as another deterrent for someone wanting to roll off with your TT, absolutely.

bluegill1 · 07-04-2018, 10:55 PM

scissor jacks are the way to go.

travelingjw · 07-05-2018, 06:49 AM

I also like the X chocks. Make sure you pay attention to the distance between your tires and order the correct set.

KillerIsMe · 07-05-2018, 07:20 AM

I like them. They don't stop the trailer from moving - as others have said it still bounces on the suspension, but they stop the back-and-forth movement. They aren't particularly expensive, they aren't heavy, and they don't take up much space in storage. The only negative to me is they're a bit of a pain to put on and take off when it's hot, raining, etc.

TednWV · 07-07-2018, 12:12 AM

Another option is to make your own X chocks.

I made mine out of pipe clamps and 4x4's.

mwilder · 07-07-2018, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TednWV

Another option is to make your own X chocks.

I made mine out of pipe clamps and 4x4's.

Do you care to share photos of your homemade version? I looked up BAL chocks, and from my understanding they have a limited reach. I have the Whitehawk 24MBH and the wheels on the twin axel are 16” apart.

stateboy · 07-07-2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mwilder

...from my understanding they have a limited reach. I have the Whitehawk 24MBH and the wheels on the twin axel are 16” apart.

There is also the large version of the BAL X-Chock that reaches out to 17". It's the model 28014. It says... "The new X-tended Fit X-Chock will adjust out to 17" to accommodate those speciality axle spacings." I'm not sure if that interests you. They, obviously, are pricier than the smaller version.

12ptdroptine · 07-07-2018, 08:33 AM

How about the heavy duty version? Not to be conused with the extea large version. Less moving parts? They do look more durable
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homer1959 · 07-07-2018, 09:00 AM

You are so right on this one ...

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Originally Posted by ALJO

North American RV manufactures don't install the emergency brake assembly, they seems to leave it up to RV owners to buy X-Chocks. Greed can do funny things to the mind of the owners of corporations.

TednWV · 07-08-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mwilder

Do you care to share photos of your homemade version? I looked up BAL chocks, and from my understanding they have a limited reach. I have the Whitehawk 24MBH and the wheels on the twin axel are 16” apart.

I'm not at my camper this week, but here is the gist of it.

Harbor Freight sells pipe clamps pretty cheap.

Jeepyj93 · 07-14-2018, 06:45 PM

We use X chocks and love them I also lock one as extra theft prevention. I also wedge and block the wheels. Just remember remove Xchocks before raising or lowering your front jack.

Nikolai · 07-14-2018, 08:59 PM

We keep our 29 RKS in a campground. I’ve installed chocks. Should they be removed during the off-season in Ohio?
Thanks in advance,
Dave

Leesway · 07-14-2018, 09:14 PM

We bought the extended x-chocks to use with our 2017 Jayco White Hawk after reading the great reviews. We found the distance between the wheels prevented them from really helping the trailer bounce much at all. Returned those and bought 2 Valterra RV Stabilizers. Those work very well and we highly recommend them. One goes under the back bumper. The second under the steps. That one is a little tricky to set up, so we put it under the front frame unless we're staying in one place for awhile.

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