Wheel chocks

[2007dura]

Interested in what kind of wheel chocks you use. On other forum sites, I have saw many types, brands mentioned. Does anyone use only the plastic chocks you stick behind wheels? Since I am new to this, I didn't notice any movement in rig when we went camping. Used rear stabilizer jacks and chocks behind wheel only.

[stiles watson]

I use only the yellow plastic chocks and rear stablizers. I do have movement of the rig, not much, but some. My brother-in-law bought one of the between-the-wheels type and says there is a marked improvement in the stability of his TT. Next itme I go to his place, I am going to borrow it for a test.

[patodonn]

We use two chocks on one side, one in front of the front wheel and one behind the rear wheel. We then use one of the between-the-wheels scissors-type stabilizers on the opposite side. Keeps everything pretty stable.

Best,

[Montana Sky]

I pretty much use the same as everyone else. Use two sets of chocks, one behind and one in front. I also use a set of expandable chocks between the tires as well. The trick I found that really helps firm things up is to back slightly onto the rear chocks and then place the front chocks. By allowing the coach to roll onto the front chocks you can again push the rear in tighter to help eliminate that back and forth movement. Drop your rear stabilizers and your set.

[dbrill]

We use the between the wheels scissors type and the metal behind the wheel ones that fold flat when not in use.

[jrgwdenner]

Found a nice rock in Georgia..... I think we need an upgrade!

[Joyce H]

At first we just used the wheel chocks in front on one side & back on the other. Now have the BAL scissor locks between the tires. We noticed a big difference. While setting for an extended period of time we also use our kingpin tripod to stabilize. We actually have very little movement in our unit at our current site. Of couse it helps that we are on a concrete pad.

[sreigle]

We used to use the yellow plastic chocks, one set on each side of the rig. They do just fine for keeping the rig from rolling away.

We got two of the BAL scissor chocks, mostly to try to stop the fore-aft and side-side movement when walking in the rig.

Now we use the two scissor jacks and one set of the yellow plastic chocks (on just one side). The reason for the plastic chocks is that when using just the scissor chocks, the rig would roll a couple of inches when lowering the rig onto the hitch. That seemed a bit hard on the landing gear so we use the plastic chocks to stop that movement. This only happens when the site is not totally level.

If you don't get the movement when walking in the coach or it doesn't bother you, then I'd just use the plastic chocks, if it were me.

[Montana_1424]

I use the sissor type between the wheels and a King Pin Stabilizer, wokrs excellent, a big difference from just chocks in front and back of the tires.

[Chester]

I use the plastic wheel chocks on both sides of the trailer (4). Next year I am going to look at putting some support jacks just ahead of the wheels to see if that helps with the trailer movement.

[Montana_2825]

I made two sets of between-the-wheel chocks from a piece of 1/2" threaded rod, several flat washers and nuts, and some 6X6 lumber. They work just fine. No rockign and rolling. Total cost was under $3 for both sets. We only use one set since I "had" to give a friend the other set.

wingnut

[BillyRay]

I just use left over pieces of 4x4's...works fine!

[ken]

Brad
You might check the MOC library. A lot of us added sissor jacks about 18" behind the tires, not in front. They are bolted to the frame with self tapping heavy duty screws. It stops the movement of the unit when someone is walking around. I took them off my 2003 Montana and am installing them on our new 2005. The stablizer jacks in the rear were not intended to raise the trailer.
Ken and Velda Taylor
Dahlgren VA
2005 3475RL Montana
2000 Ford F350 Diesel

quote:Originally posted by Chester

I use the plastic wheel chocks on both sides of the trailer (4). Next year I am going to look at putting some support jacks just ahead of the wheels to see if that helps with the trailer movement.

[Montana_1774]

I use a wood 4x4 chock cut on a 45 degree angle, one in front one side, one in back the other side. Use the sissors blocks in between the tires, set the rear stablizers and a bipod under the king pin. Not sure all that helps except in the mind.

[Glenn and Lorraine]

In sites of less than a week we us the front jacks, rear stbilizers and the plastic wheel chocks in the front and in the rear of the tires on both sides.
During extended stays we use the tripod, the scissor chocks and frame jacks. If a picture is worth a thousand words, than here is 3,000 worth...Stabilizing Our 2955

[Chester]

Thanks for the input Ken.
By the way how are you liking the 3475? Ours should be in within 3 weeks.

[palebluedot]

Like wingnut, I made two sets of chocks from 6X6 treated wood. A friend at a local auto salvage gave me two sissor jacks out of wrecked Toyotas. I place the chocks between the wheels(one facing forward the other backwards) then put the sissor jack between them and crank it out using the same wrench that operates the rear stabilizers. Found the treated wood in a junk pile at a construction site, so I have nadda $ invested.

[kdeiss]

I put chocks between the wheels and wedge a cut 2x6 and 4x4 also in between the wheels helps with the wheel roll.