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04-03-2014, 02:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Springfield
Posts: 322
M.O.C. #13660
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Which Wheel Chocks
I was wondering which wheel chocks everyone uses or prefers. My cheap plastic Camco chocks from WallyWorld have about given up the ghost and before buying new ones I thought I'd see what everyone uses or recommends and how many do you use. In the past I have always chocked all 4 wheels. Tim
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04-03-2014, 02:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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I used pieces of treated 4x4's with my 2008 3400RL prior to buying the larger yellow plastic ones. Even with the new Monte I still use those.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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04-03-2014, 03:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 657
M.O.C. #9178
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I've used RotoChoks for the last 14 years on three different rigs and like their stability. A bit pricey but they do the job.
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04-03-2014, 04:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,167
M.O.C. #6433
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After 7 years I am still using the cheap orange plastic chocks I bought at the RV dealer. Don't remember the brand. I only chock one wheel on each side. Never a problem. I have thought about buying some better ones, but haven't seen a reason to yet.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-03-2014, 04:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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I carry a length of 4x4 angled on both ends to fit perfectly centered between two wheels, plus one heavy duty black rubber chock for the opposite side.
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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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04-03-2014, 04:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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I have a couple of heavy rubber ones that have a handle on them that fell off my Verizon truck just before I retired lol lol lol they work great especially on pavement. Also use the Bal chocks but they are more for stabilizing the rig.
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04-03-2014, 04:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Heavy rubber one here as well. Harbor Freight special! Only use one pair, usually behind one of the front tires and in front of the one behind it. Previously used Bal-Choks but they are a no-no with the new Level Up system.
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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04-03-2014, 05:10 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We used a good set of X chocks until we went to Level-up. Now we use the cheap plastic ones.
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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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04-03-2014, 05:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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On my 3400RL, I used four treated 4 X 4s. When parked for more than a day or two, I also used the scissor type between the wheels.
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04-03-2014, 06:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bncinwv
Heavy rubber one here as well. Harbor Freight special! Only use one pair, usually behind one of the front tires and in front of the one behind it. Previously used Bal-Choks but they are a no-no with the new Level Up system.
Bingo
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Ok Bingo: We are about to be new 2015 Montana owners WITH the Level Up system. What is the reason behind Bal-Choks, or I presume other x chocks, being a no no with level up? For some reason I just don't get that!!!
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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04-03-2014, 06:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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From previous forum reports, when the bal-choks are tightened between the tire surfaces, and the load is lifted off of the tires (could be fully lifted depending on the levelness of the site), the chocks will spread the tires and possibly slip. The wrong thing to do then is to readjust the chocks. When the rig is then let down off of the Level Ups, damage can occur to the chocks or worst case to the tires or possibly even affect the suspension. Someone can hopefully explain it a little clearer, but that is my take on it.
Bingo
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04-03-2014, 07:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Springfield
Posts: 322
M.O.C. #13660
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Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! I just recently purchased a pair of the X Chocks so looks like I will be paying the local Tractor Supply Store a visit for some new rubber chocks. I just don't feel that the cheap plastic yellow chocks are heavy duty enough for the weight of the Monty. Worked well with my previous campers buit they were considerably lighter than the 3400. Tim
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04-03-2014, 07:41 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,366
M.O.C. #4831
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I had the X chocks and when I upgraded to the Level Up I found they no longer were effective. Enough weight can come off the wheels that the chocks move the tires. Then when the Level Up is retracted after hooking up, they become jammed.
I next tried the yellow plastic chocks and found they are pretty light weight and tended to slide on concrete surfaces. Bingo put me on to HF's rubber chocks. Those do the trick. I put a pair around one wheel on each side.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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04-03-2014, 08:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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But with 6 points on the ground do you really need x-chocks. The only time I can see when you need a chock is to block the wheels till you get it leveled.
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04-03-2014, 08:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Here are the chocks that Carl is referring to that we use:
Harbor Freight Wheel Chock
They weigh a little less than five pounds apiece. The ones H. John showed are available at HF as well, but they weigh around eight pounds. As always a personal choice, but now at least you have some alternatives.
Bingo
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04-03-2014, 10:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by steelpony5555
But with 6 points on the ground do you really need x-chocks. The only time I can see when you need a chock is to block the wheels till you get it leveled.
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To prevent hijacking this post I have posted this one about extreme side to side leveling. The jist is I raise the rear jacks before hooking up when on extreme slops. This puts more of a possibility of the trailer moving and therefore I always chock for safety.
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04-03-2014, 11:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Roswell
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #12028
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Black chocks here, the way the wind blows around here, if the yellow ones get loose, they WILL blow away
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04-03-2014, 11:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Palmdale
Posts: 177
M.O.C. #11365
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RotoChoks...don't leave home without them.
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04-04-2014, 12:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Springfield
Posts: 322
M.O.C. #13660
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bncinwv
Here are the chocks that Carl is referring to that we use:
Harbor Freight Wheel Chock
They weigh a little less than five pounds apiece. The ones H. John showed are available at HF as well, but they weigh around eight pounds. As always a personal choice, but now at least you have some alternatives.
Bingo
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Bingo thanks for the link, they do look a lot lighter than the other rubber ones and look like they might fit the contour of the tire a little better. There is a Harbor Freight within 30min from me so will pay a visit and check them out. Also I can vouch for the yellow plastic ones blowing away. With previous sob 5er I had Dea put the chocks in the truck bed instead of in the belly storage where they belong (I was to lazy to walk back to the camper to properly store them). We were traveling with 2 other campers and when we reached our destination one friend said "someone lost a set of chocks on I71". Not 5 minutes later the other friend said "some poor S.O.B. lost his chocks on I65 and I almost ran over them". When I looked in the truck bed I realized that I was that poor S.O.B.! Needless to say I don't carry anything light weight in the bed anymore while towing.
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