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08-27-2015, 10:49 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Glenrock
Posts: 155
M.O.C. #8761
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Lippert leveling system
Before we traded in our 3750 last month, I purchased a 2 pack of the BAL X Chock. Does anyone chock the tires while using the Lippert leveling system. These chocks are still new in the box, and if I don't need them I will see what I can do to get some money for them.
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08-27-2015, 11:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #14162
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We still chock. If you are on enough of an angle, the trailer can slide on the pads. Also need them when hooking and unhooking to minimize movement.
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Steve & Sheryl Engels
2018 Montana 3790RD
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08-27-2015, 11:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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I do not chock between the tires anymore, just the rubber chocks that lay on the ground.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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08-27-2015, 11:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Temecula
Posts: 112
M.O.C. #17769
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new to the leveling system and 5th wheel but every you tube video I've watch on hooking up says to chock the tires, so I do just in case, better safe than sorry I think.
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Tony and Pam
2016 MHC352RL
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08-27-2015, 11:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Even if this has been asked and answered before, it's a good question.
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quote:Originally posted by boje
Before we traded in our 3750 last month, I purchased a 2 pack of the BAL X Chock. Does anyone chock the tires while using the Lippert leveling system. These chocks are still new in the box, and if I don't need them I will see what I can do to get some money for them.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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08-27-2015, 12:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bncinwv
I do not chock between the tires anymore, just the rubber chocks that lay on the ground.
Bingo
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I agree with Bingo. I also put 2 x 10 x 12 pieces of wood under pads. Makes unit more stable and NO sliding.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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08-27-2015, 12:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Still chock, particularly on the back side of the tires
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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08-27-2015, 12:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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On really steep parking spots I use some standard chocks, but usually I don't use any. The between the tire ones were great until we added IS and after that they weren't any good.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-27-2015, 01:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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After getting the new Montana with the Level-ups I no longer chock the wheels. Had the X-chocks for between the wheels from our previous Montana but didn't need them any longer so I gave them away.
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08-27-2015, 01:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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Word of caution: If you use the X-Chocks prior to leveling, once level they will fall out, if you re-tighten them just REMEMBER to lossen them before retracting the jacks. Because once the weight comes back down on the axles, they get pushed together and will make getting those X-Chocks out a real pain. Went through that a couple of times after the Level-Up mod to our Montana.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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08-27-2015, 05:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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I do not bother at all. I am NEVER on that much of a slope where I am afraid the trailer will slide on 6 pads that are pressed into the ground so tight my wheels hardly touch it seems. If you are parking where slope is that much of a problem, you really need to look for better spots! There is some serious friction happening between those pads and the ground underneath them.
I challenge someone to hook their truck up and try dragging it with them down. I would sure never, ever try that! Something would bend before the trailer would slide I'm sure.
In any wind that might push my grounded trailer, I'm going to be a lot more afraid of getting tipped over than slid over the ground.
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