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Old 03-27-2023, 09:56 AM   #21
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Looking on Amazon some of the x chocks are 2.5” wide when not deployed and some are 3”. Does anyone know how wide the space is between the tires on the 5.0? We don’t have our trailer until May.
Right at 3" on my 2021 5.0 (I don't happen to use 'X-chocks' of any brand).
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Old 03-27-2023, 10:41 AM   #22
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Anyone using a step-on type like this? I’d rather not have to bend or squat to deploy them. Bad back and knees
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Old 03-27-2023, 12:15 PM   #23
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Tried them before we settled on the X-Chocks. These were too wide for the space between our tires. The X-chocks fit.
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Old 03-27-2023, 01:38 PM   #24
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Anyone using a step-on type like this? I’d rather not have to bend or squat to deploy them. Bad back and knees
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fastway-Tra...k/372995738961
I use those and am quite happy with them. They're very easy and secure.
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Old 03-27-2023, 04:23 PM   #25
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X-Chocks provide stability forwards and backward. They are not meant to "Chock" the tires from rolling downhill.

As someone who had a truck roll almost completely over their chest. ALWAYS chock your tires behind and in front of the tires.

We have the X-Chocks and they are easy to install and do a great job keeping your trailer from rocking when you walk around inside. We like them.
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Old 03-27-2023, 07:55 PM   #26
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I’ve posted several times that I like as much trailer to earth contact as possible. I put down stabilizers, the jack, four chocks and the pair of bal-X-chocks. I do this for solid trailer setup and if big weather is coming I rehook the tow vehicle to the tongue. And on Saturday night
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Old 03-28-2023, 05:05 AM   #27
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Right at 3" on my 2021 5.0 (I don't happen to use 'X-chocks' of any brand).
Thanks for checking that.
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Old 03-28-2023, 11:39 AM   #28
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Right at 3" on my 2021 5.0 (I don't happen to use 'X-chocks' of any brand).
Does anyone with a 5.0 use x-chocks? If the distance between tires is 3", I would assume I would need to get the 2.5" ones so they expand (?).
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Old 03-28-2023, 12:51 PM   #29
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X-Chocks provide stability forwards and backward. They are not meant to "Chock" the tires from rolling downhill.
Just like ground chocks once deployed there is a better chance of a tire jumping ground chocks than a tire completely distorting the X-Chock to allow the camper to go downhill. They work great as a chock, that's why "Chock" is in the name.

Because I can tighten the X-Chock against the tire it also increases our camper's stability.

Also, when we use either lego's or Andersen levelers, the tire that has been raised gets the X-Chock to prevent movement, since the chocks we have don't work well with raised tires and haven't found any that really do work well with the raised tires.

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Does anyone with a 5.0 use x-chocks? If the distance between tires is 3", I would assume I would need to get the 2.5" ones so they expand (?).
We purchased these at Amazon for our 5.0. I don't see where it says the size though, but considering the narrow gap between tires I'd go with 2.5" X-Chocks.

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Old 03-28-2023, 07:51 PM   #30
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I have those same X-Chocks. They work really well on my 21NE. I have used them on really un-level sites and in really windy conditions and they really firm up the trailer. I use my 19mm gear wrench to put them on and take them off in a second.
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Old 03-28-2023, 08:38 PM   #31
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I am a little concerned that a trailer could roll away if somehow the chalks are removed.


Do trailer breaks work after release from hook up?


Does anyone use X-Chocks to secure their trailer?


If so, how well do they work and why did you get them?


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Sitting here in Dutchman State Park in Arizona tonight. X chocks are on. Used them for years. Provide great stability combined with the rear stabilizers and dare I say it the King Pin Tripod. At set up the last thing I put on and at break down the first thing I take off,
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Old 03-28-2023, 09:42 PM   #32
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Chocks

Here’s a setup on the last camping space in the campground. Grand Coulee Dam, one of my favorite places in the west. The Highlander pushed the 21 up there ok but I knew if I unhooked I’d have a hard time getting the hitch hooked back up . The pressures were pretty intense there. I set the brake on the Highlander and then chocked all the corners on the trailer (11 points of contact on the trailer). Rita still wasn’t all that comfortable so we chocked all four wheels on the tow vehicle too. We didn’t have any trouble getting back down that slope the next morning for sure. So you’ll run into those situations once in a while. You have to be prepared and consider all the physics involved. Don’t take anything for granted.
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Old 03-29-2023, 05:34 AM   #33
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Does anyone with a 5.0 use x-chocks? If the distance between tires is 3", I would assume I would need to get the 2.5" ones so they expand (?).
My 5.0TA is an early model with leaf springs rather than torsion axles. Before I took delivery, reading this forum, I became “indoctrinated” that I would need X-chocks to stabilize my trailer once I took delivery. I happened to find a set of preowned large Roto-Chocks (no longer made but very expensive, @ $300 new, and quite possibly the best between the wheel chocks ever made). I used them and they seemed to work great. About a year later, I found another set for sale which had both the large and medium side plates for $75 on eBay and bought them for a backup since they were no longer being manufactured and I convinced myself I should have a backup since they were no longer available. Toward the end of my second year camping with the 5.0TA, I set up in a campsite. It was fairly late and we decided to go out for dinner, not returning until after nightfall. I figured I would install them in the morning, but it turned out that (in my estimation) that the trailer was maybe 3% less stable without them than with them. For the rest of the trip I went without using them. When I returned home they went into a box atop the box with the backup set, where they have been sitting unused for 6+ years. It is one less accessory that I have to install and transport, as I saw very limited benefit from their use. I am of the opinion that X type chocks are just not necessary. YMMV!
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Old 03-29-2023, 07:43 AM   #34
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My 5.0TA is an early model with leaf springs rather than torsion axles. Before I took delivery, reading this forum, I became “indoctrinated” that I would need X-chocks to stabilize my trailer once I took delivery. I happened to find a set of preowned large Roto-Chocks (no longer made but very expensive, @ $300 new, and quite possibly the best between the wheel chocks ever made). I used them and they seemed to work great. About a year later, I found another set for sale which had both the large and medium side plates for $75 on eBay and bought them for a backup since they were no longer being manufactured and I convinced myself I should have a backup since they were no longer available. Toward the end of my second year camping with the 5.0TA, I set up in a campsite. It was fairly late and we decided to go out for dinner, not returning until after nightfall. I figured I would install them in the morning, but it turned out that (in my estimation) that the trailer was maybe 3% less stable without them than with them. For the rest of the trip I went without using them. When I returned home they went into a box atop the box with the backup set, where they have been sitting unused for 6+ years. It is one less accessory that I have to install and transport, as I saw very limited benefit from their use. I am of the opinion that X type chocks are just not necessary. YMMV!
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My 5.0TA is an early model with leaf springs rather than torsion axles. Before I took delivery, reading this forum, I became “indoctrinated” that I would need X-chocks to stabilize my trailer once I took delivery. I happened to find a set of preowned large Roto-Chocks (no longer made but very expensive, @ $300 new, and quite possibly the best between the wheel chocks ever made). I used them and they seemed to work great. About a year later, I found another set for sale which had both the large and medium side plates for $75 on eBay and bought them for a backup since they were no longer being manufactured and I convinced myself I should have a backup since they were no longer available. Toward the end of my second year camping with the 5.0TA, I set up in a campsite. It was fairly late and we decided to go out for dinner, not returning until after nightfall. I figured I would install them in the morning, but it turned out that (in my estimation) that the trailer was maybe 3% less stable without them than with them. For the rest of the trip I went without using them. When I returned home they went into a box atop the box with the backup set, where they have been sitting unused for 6+ years. It is one less accessory that I have to install and transport, as I saw very limited benefit from their use. I am of the opinion that X type chocks are just not necessary. YMMV!
I really couldn't tell any stablilizing difference once we had our rear stabilizing jacks down. Of the two, we only use one on the side with levelers and the other just sits at home.

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Old 03-29-2023, 05:05 PM   #36
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I think it was Willie B who pointed out X-Chocks are limited in their ability to keep a trailer in place. I tested mine out, I haven’t had confidence in them since. Until then I had a lock on them believing that could slow down a thief.
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Old 03-29-2023, 05:21 PM   #37
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I think it was Willie B who pointed out X-Chocks are limited in their ability to keep a trailer in place. I tested mine out, I haven’t had confidence in them since. Until then I had a lock on them believing that could slow down a thief.
Then there’s these…
I have those and none of the three angles worked well.

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I have those and none of the three angles worked well.

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Good to know, not a sharp enough angle maybe.
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Old 03-29-2023, 06:15 PM   #39
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Good to know, not a sharp enough angle maybe.
They're been sitting in our storage with other failed items for the last couple of years, but seems the angle was either too sharp or not sharp enough, and they are not long enough to go well under the tires.

Still looking for the perfect chock, but what we have works for us. The Fastway One Step worked great for us with our 5.0, but the tires are slightly closer together on our Bigfoot, so needs a hole cut off of both ends to clear the tires. It will be cut and ground smooth when we get home.

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Old 03-29-2023, 07:31 PM   #40
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Maybe I'm easily impressed but for traditional chocks I'm really liking these MaxHaul 70472, available from Amazon (~$16 USD per pair) and others.

At a robust 4+pounds each I wouldn't call 'em lightweight but the weight+serration seems to make 'em functional on a lot of surfaces / terrain. I like the relatively high profile; the angle fits well with the Escape tires - methinks it'd take a serious rolling-start to 'jump' one; the solid rubber is 'grippy', not super-hard.

I've retired my almost as heavy DIY wooden wedges and lighter hard-plastic wedge-type chocks in favor of them.
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