🤔What are the BEST RV Chocks And What to Avoid! ✋
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- Welcome back everyone! Today my goal is to help you understand the difference between stabilizing and chocking your RV. They're certainly related, but they're not the same & knowing the difference could make a huge impact on your camping experience whether you have a travel trailer, fifth wheel, or motorized RV!
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00:00 Stabilizers vs Wheel Chocks
01:37 Basic Level Chocks
03:10 Nerd Preferred Chocks
04:40 X-Chocks
06:05 Improper Use Can Damage Tires!
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*That moment when I realize I'm not just getting grey hairs but also grey NOSE hairs... SMH* 😂😂😂😂😂
Just wait, the long gangly gray ear hairs come next 🙁
Ha, that’s not the only hair that will turn gray, just wait! 😳
Is it better to live a life with gray hair, or live a life with no hair at all?
O M Gosh Josh.. the nose hairs and chicken arms. What a package you are !
LOL was your uncle Gary having a seizure in that Cougar after shaving his shins...🤣🤣🤣
BREAKING: Our leading story brings us to the small town of Coldwater, Michigan where a man was arrested for attempted assault with a set of RV wheel chocks. A group of nuns was shopping at Bish's RV there when the perp wound and launched a set of wheel chocks at the nuns. The nuns narrowly avoided certain injury when the chocks missed them by mere inches. When the man was asked later about his actions, here is what he had to say, "3:44". He also added "9:27".
This might be my favorite comment in like.. years
My favorite comment too 😂
Thanks, Josh! I definitely appreciate your videos. In fact, while doing some research, my husband and I look for videos on all sorts of models, and you are BY FAR the best videographer out there! You often note how you carefully move the camera around so as not to cause motion sickness and you may very well be the ONLY person out there reviewing RVs who does so. I also appreciate your detail. So many others doing similar videos miss so much and it makes me appreciate you that much more!
TY Jennifer! I've tried to watch and listen to my viewers in the comments. I used to get comments asking me to slow down swinging the camera and try to do my best to move it smoothly
I actually don't use anything like a stabilization gimbal. I guess I've just learned to walk smoothly over the years?
As someone who uses my trailer in all seasons and weather conditions, the chocks with the rope between them are HANDS-DOWN the superior choice. Yes, the rubber triangle is superior to a plastic triangle for actually holding the trailer in place while camping. Once ready to leave though, that bit of rope is KEY for actually getting them back out again, because my use includes weather below freezing, and ice, snow, melting, and refreezing mean that your chocks can be frozen to the ground. Having a few feet of strong rope that you can lurch your entire body weight against to break free makes the difference between a strong jerk or two versus half an hour of tedious chipping with something you’ve improvised as an ice pick. Maybe not something most RVers deal with, but for anyone using their rig for turkey or deer hunting camp, absolutely a world of difference.
Actually there are huge aluminum chocks with mega teeth for penetrating dirt and gravel that make those look like little toys, yup that is what I have. They are used by utility trucks and other professionals. Those little rubber ones would not work on a steep hill if you break down traveling.
@@melissasmess2773 The rubber ones did hold securely while moochdocking in my sister’s driveway, which is a 13% grade. I’d like them to be a bit taller for some extra feeling of safety margin, but they did hold against a tug test with the vehicle.
This is absolutely fantastic. Love your real-world-based feedback
Hey Josh quick tip. Use a 5 gallon bucket over your electric tongue jack to keep the sun off it and hang the safety chains on the handle to keep it on. The bucket also doubles as a utility tool such as a seat or an emergency bathroom, just in case.😉
Love it!
Thank you for clarifying the difference between chocks and stabilizers. I am thinking about getting the chocks!
Glad it was helpful!
Getting both is frankly the best way to go
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🎶 "If the camper a rockin' Don't come a knockin' " 🎶
I'm sure that Uncle Gary's neighbors had their fair share of squeaks and creeks around the campgrounds. Especially when those big back ended Cougars were in town!
Thank you for your continued support of the consumer! Because of your videos I am happy to say that after a year+ of research, we have put a deposit down on an order for our first trailer and really think we got the 2nd one the first go around. Hope you do some more reviews on inTech and looking forward to owning the new O-V-R line from them. Thanks Nerd!
Congratulations!! Would you mind dropping me a note at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review in return for the helping hand? It'll cost you nothing and I'd surely appreciate it!
@@JoshtheRVNerd happy to! Even though I have the OVR Expedition on order, I am looking forward to your review when you get a chance to see one!
I love the x chocks. Holds trailer from rolling and moving. Use a chock on very uneven ground in conjunction with x chocks.
TY Scott! Good to know :)
I had a tech tell me you really need to drive your trailer around for a little bit at least once a month, even if you are staying in one place for a long time. He said it rotates the tires and keeps them from sitting on the same spot for extended periods. Oh, and of course maintain your tire pressure. Great info. Thanks Nerd!
Interesting.
We have been RVing for 30 years ( started 1992 ) we keep our RV in a pole barn the 6 months of winter never moving it. Never had trouble.......yet?
Greg in Michigan
@@greghomestead8366 once a month is probably excessive but you can absolutely get flat spots on tires if a vehicle sits too long in one place. The timescale I've seen it happen on is years rather than months though.
It's not a bad idea in theory but .. nobody is going to do that. Change my mind lol :)
My TT was in storage for about 4 months. I wonder if he was just trying to sell me some new tires.
X-chocks need to go before the slide otherwise you are crawling under the slide to put them in. So second to the last thing you do.
SMART! Great point! I would've figured that out the hard way
Concerning the X Chocks, when I tow a good distance in the summer months I do not install the X Chocks until the following day. My tires get hot and pressure does increase, so I let them cool over night. Bit of a hassle with the larger slide out but, by experience, they will be loose the next morning so I'll be going under the slide anyway.
Randy gets it
Good idea, thanks.
I use home built wood chocks. If they are good enough for the USAF on their very largest aircraft them good enough for me. I just size them accordingly. 20 years as a Crew Chief on very large USAF Aircraft.
Fair enough!
Harbor Freight has some very good wheel rubber chocks for around $8.00 (on sale about $5.00)
I've heard that. TY for sharing Richard
I have them too. Nothing wrong with them.
That's what I have and they work great.
Perfect timing on this video! We are currently purchasing our 1st TT... upgrading from the ol pop-up. Always wondered about the X chocks.
Keep in mind: Nothing says you can't use BOTH
Wheel chocks + X-Chocks = Stabilization AND Movement prevention. Keeps the RV feeling very steady.
Hi Uncle Josh, I made a set of chocks 18 years ago and their still going strong. I used pressure treated 4x4 post, screwed two together, cut both ends at a 45 degree angle, drilled two holes and looped nylon rope to pull them out. Once placed between my tandem axles and my trailer isn’t moving. I also have a pair of x- chocks, a must have to stop the movement in a travel trailer, got them after seeing one of your videos on how they stop the movement, they work awesome. 😃
I've seen those homemade varieties and they always seem super heavy duty
You are a great guy! I really appreciate all the insight you offer to us all.
I appreciate that!
Good info on these products and thank you for sharing.
My pleasure!
Hey Josh, thanks again for your valuable information and input on all RV Topics. I am planning on buying a new rig next year and I was gonna replace my wheel chocks with the x-chocks. Thank you for clarifying the proper use of each. 👍
Glad to help!
I regret buying the x chocks. I bought a set when we bought our camper and have always used them till this past month. Somehow we forgot to set them up and I haven’t noticed a difference at all!
Wow.. interesting.
What camper do you have by chance?
@@JoshtheRVNerd 2019 Salem 32bhds. Two adults three kids and a labradog. We are in it about five months out of the year, and I don’t see enough difference to risk damaging the tires at this point. Honestly, I don’t see any difference.
Thanks Josh! Appreciate these types of videos.
I have a few more coming!
Great video and info Josh. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I have a set of them heavy chunky rubber deal e o's and I love them. Work great on multiple surfaces. They won't float away in the rain or minor flood either. I always do the first axel on both sides. Will never go back to plastic again - Keep up the good work! Enjoy the video's!
Thanks for sharing. This is awesome feedback!
Great video! I'm a novice trying to learn about the lifestyle and different types of RVs first, but this did open my eyes to some basics.
Glad it was helpful!
Some experienced RVers are indicating they use both X-Chocks and wheel chocks together which can only help matters
Well said Josh! That is exactly what we do. We have been camping since 2005.
Great info. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great info Josh, as always.
TY Bob!
Currently usine the Fastway One Step and have been pleased with them. I add the XChock for extended stay. Thanks for the information as always carry on amigo
TY for info on the one step. I'll check that out.
Thank you for the information
My pleasure! :)
Great info Josh, thanks!! I use a combo of rubber chocks and the x-chocks. I will say that when you need to use blocks to level left to right, you typically can't use regular chocks on the raised side which is also where x-chocks can be handy.
Thx Jeff
I “accidentally“ had one of those yellow chocks hidden back under the tire and started pulling out of the campsite and surprisingly very easily went right over top of it and cracked it. It’s not really worth buying those like you said I have two of the heavy rubber ones and they will probably last a lifetime. Thanks fellow nerd!
...do I want to know why accidentally was in quotations?
@@JoshtheRVNerd ,no sir. You do not. 😆
Josh,
Great info on the “x chocks” and wheel chocks!!!
I have been using the yellow chocks for some time with good results, though maybe it’s the method to my madness…
I will place two either behind the rear tires or in front of the front tires, then ever so gently drive the rig (trailer) into the wheel chocks, and (after setting the truck e brake and keeping my foot on the brake pedal) have my better half set the remaining two chocks in to place (behind rear tires, or in front of the front tires). Then release the brakes and let the rig “settle” into the chocks.
This seems to help keep the x chocks tight(installed last like you mentioned) over the course of a 2-10 day trip as well since the x chocks are now “pushing” (a little) against the wheel chocks as well.
Hope that makes sense.
Keep up the great videos!!!
Ty for the info and insights
Learned something new today, thanks Josh.
Hope it helps! Understanding the X-Chocks are NOT ACTUALLY CHOCKS but stabilizers is a big safety item
Thanks for another great set of tips! I remember an older video that you did that covered chocks and other wheel systems, great information there too. I also remember your video where you were wiggling an RV with the x chocks and now we have the nunchuck chocks! I'm waiting for the sword tv antenna or something! Great information and super entertaining!
Yeah I did a quick little in-shop test. That's when I became an x-chock believer. Those were a huge difference.
@@JoshtheRVNerd you convinced me, they've been on my wishlist since I saw your video!
Your too funny 🤣🤣🥳I love you walk along and you seem to float 😉🤔🤣🥰Great information! Thank You 🙏
TY for watching! My older videos were far more "Bouncy." I guess I just learned to walk smoothly>
Very good information as always
TY!!
I live in the Pacific N.W. & use the X-Chocks for ~7 years now. They work very well. And as you stated; "things have to go pretty wrong for them to fail". Try driving off with one still in. I have; yes it bent it up fairly well but it took a good amount of foot on the throttle to do so. I believe the same could be said about the heavy duty tire chalks you presented as well. I do set mine the first thing before I disconnect. They are not set overly tight but enough to keep the trailer from rolling. I also put a couple of wood blocks in front & back of a wheel on each side. After we're set up I go around and make the adjustments. I inspect & adjust if needed every couple of days, if we are staying more than a couple of days as well. The smaller yellow ones are only good for very light trailers IMHO.
I feel like if you screw up to the point x-chocks fail, then it almost required borderline intentional effort to accomplish that
Those cheap ones have actually served me well over the years. I park on 2x8 boards in storage. I screwed one of those on the back of each one so I know I've reached the end, and so I don't back into the fence. They've been screwed in there 24x7x365 for almost ten years. They are a little faded but still rock solid.
That’s what matters!
As always thanks.
My pleasure!
VERY GOOD INFORMATION. Good job.
Thx Tim!
I got the cheap yellow stabilizers and I will be getting the x- chocks. The yellow ones work ok but they are only as tight as you can hand tighten them. And thanks for pointing out why they loosen up.
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Great educational video, Joshua.
I try! TY :)
Thank you for the info
You bet!
Always with helpful info, Josh. Bish’s has to expand towards the Northeast, so I can buy from you guys. 😁
We have a store in Richmond Virginia but still have plenty of growing to do! :)
Great information Josh, for those who don’t use their common sense. Josh those rubber wheel chocks as work to chock your vehicle when you jack it up to change a flat tire. We have three sets for our three vehicles plus one set in my shop. Years ago I drove a big rig, kept a bigger set in the truck. 😂for the big kid wheel chock on the rope demonstration👍
Nerd-Chucks lol :)
Very informative I've been using the cheap yellow chocks but just ordered the better ones like you suggested.
Drop me a note once you've had a chance to use them and let me know what you think!
@@JoshtheRVNerd I got them and put them on the trailer they are a lot heavier than the plastic ones so they stay in place better. I really like them.
We appreciate the important information
Glad to be of service! :)
Great info even for experienced rvers.
Glad you think so :)
Another great video nerd!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love my x chocks! I use them in conjunction with my heavy duty rubber chocks!
I'm hearing that from several viewers. Seems like it's the way to go for the experienced RVer
Yes, the X-Chocks are for added stabilization. We only use ours for that, as well as step supports, since we don't have the fancy fold-into-the-door-frame steps some campers come with. Huge difference than when not using those items. We use the black rubber chocks for prevention of tire rolling (good thing is they pop back to their original shape if you accidentally drive over them...or like in our case have a class A slam into the back of your camper at storage because they thought their rig was in park when they revved the engine to warm it up, but it was in reverse😮).
OH NO!! Really?! I'm sorry to hear that
You should use both. Put wheel chocks before you unhook. X-chocks for stabilization once set up. I agree it sucks to have the slide out, but I find myself under there anyway half the time because the tires cool down.
Ty. Awesome points here
The lightweight plastic chocks work ok if you are on pavement but can't get a grip on loose surfaces like gravel. I kept a couple pair for use at home where the trailer sits on a concrete pad. When not at home and on the road I used the heavy rubber chocks as they handle gravel and rocky soils better.
I like using the Anderson style levelers as they also act as a pair of chocks.
One other important point is to use chocks on both sides of the trailer. It take less movement than you think for the unchocked side to start to pivot and take you on a ride. I'm speaking from first hand knowledge on this one. It was a literal earth moving experience.
When those andersen levelers came out my dad tried them and swore by them. I heard a lot of buzz about them then. I don't hear so much now.
@@JoshtheRVNerd I still swear by them though I actually use a version by a local NC company.
Anderson leveling chock was a game changer for me. I solo camp and each campsite os different. State forest so its a lot of sandy soil. Then you have the holes dug by people to level their trailer. There is no specified parking area (thank God) and i like to put trailer at just a certain angle etc. So level can change just by moving a couple inches. Thats where the Anderson are so great. Get trailer close to perfect then put leveler down and back up onto it til level. So much better than any other solution.
@@oldengineer1519 #shoplocal! good for you! :)
You're gonna LARP someone's head off with those things..... 😂
lol I forgot about the LARPing scene
Thanks Josh. Even if we might know this it reminds us.. Also to look at the condition of the equipment.
Yep! The yellow chocks have expiration dates on them!
We all do... lol
Have the yellow chocks and tried the ones on a rope and could not keep the camper from rocking. They do not fit the profile of the tire so it is difficult to get them tight. That said went back to the yellow ones with the X Chocks and that combo works great. But I use then different than you suggested. I back in level side to side then chock with the yellow ones then un hitch then level front to rear then the x chocks then the stabilizers and lastly the slides. Leaving is the reverse. Works good for us.
TY Daniel. Appreciate the experience and insights
Plastic for just setting temp on flat surface, hard rubber for any incline, X chock for long term AND steep incline.
Last time I used a plastic and forget, my 43' fifth wheel just drove over it with a crunch.
Keep in mind - X-chocks _are not actually chocks. They are stabilizers._
A chock's job is to prevent forward/back rolling.
As stabilizer's job is to make the RV feel steadier inside
Certainly X-Chocks prevent some tire motion - no question. But that's not actually what they are.
Best practice is to employ both really
Harbor Freight rubber chocks are awesome.
Yep, the gold standard. The rubber grips the ground and doesn't kick out like the hard plastic ones.
So I'm hearing -- and surprisingly affordable!
Words of wisdom!
I don't get accused of uttering those very regularly lol :)
Greatest line of all videos of all time:
"I'm LARPING! I'm LARPING!!"
#LIGHTNINGBOLT!!
I love my X-chalks and I purchased the wheel chicks
I always wondered if the X-Chocks might exert uneven pressure to the one side of each tire, possibly causing a strain or undue pressure on the wheel bearings.... Would hate for that to cause a failure or at least a strange wearing on the bearings.
Just a thought. I love my hard rubber chocks!!
Another great video, thanks Josh. Any thoughts about other stabilizer products for travel trailers, such as the Steadyfast or the JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer system? Are they worth the cost and time to install?
I'm a BIG fan in things like JT Strongarms. They accomplish the same thing as X-Chocks but they're already on the RV and don't need to let the tires cool off. Should've talked about them
But again.. they're stabilizers. Not chocks.
Stabilizers keep the RV feeling solid while you walk inside. Chocks keep the RV from rolling forward/back.
BOTH systems should ideally be used.
Sort of like anti-sway and weight distribution hitches - they aren't technically the same but should both be used and some systems integrate both.
Thanks Josh. Had a miscommunication with my spouse that led to driving away with the X-Chocks still in. Barely noticed it.
really?! Usually folks tend to know when that happens. Glad it didn't tear up your tires or anything.
Guessing you have a pretty capable vehicle
I also have heavy rubber wheel chalks attached with rope.
I like my plastic screw type wheel stabilizer. Hand knob doesn’t allow you to over tightening stabilizer and it bright yellow makes it easy locating. Hard pass on master shredders armor
Those rubber chocks are the best
Thanks for the Parts FYI stuff !! We wish we would have bought our 2nd RV first... Thanks again
My father taught me "Experience is nothing more than how many times you've been kicked around the block."
Boy was he right.
Nerd preferred chocks at the 3:49 min. 🤣😂🤣😂 🥷 Josh moment loved it 😂 🥷 💀 Thanks great video 👏👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it lol totally forgot about that scene
Also, when you first stop your tires are hot. As they cool down at your camping place they will shrink. You will need to tighten the X-Chalks to compensate.
👍🏻 that’s why I recommend doing them last
Bisn'n advice!
I use the x-chocks, and JT Stong Arms. Our 33ft rig hardly moves at all.
That's awesome to hear! Appreciate you sharing!
You kill me Josh lol... Seriously though, love your videos!
I'M LARPING! I'M LARPING!
Hey Josh I’d like to add the first wheel clocks you showed the yellow ones have expiration dates on them to make note of if you are using those.
That's also true! Thank you! Forgot to mention that.
Thanks Josh. Great info. Did I miss the video on leveling blocks vs drive-up leveling systems? I have blocks right now and was thinking the drive-up may be easier and just as good also.
Don’t have a vid on those quite yet
@Josh the RV Nerd at Bish's RV Now I gotta say that was not the response I was expecting. You have videos on everything. Lol. Oh well, I will be patiently waiting.
@@yvettestewart8002 I try. Camping is a big industry!
If the campers a rockin' your at the wrong camper :-)
Never used the x stabilizer types, never worries about it moving or rolling away, rubber chocks have served well.
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I agree X-Chocks are the last as the tires need to cool down before putting them on. For me I wait till I've been there at least 2-3 hours to let the tires cool down. Otherwise they tend to be too loose and pretty much useless.
Another great point! Ty
Buy once cry once is a motto I live by. I greatly dislike buying stuff again!
I don't remember which viewer shared that. Was it you by chance?
I use both. chocks when I get into where the rv will park and x chocks once it is level and finished in set up.
A few others said the same. Makes sense to me!
The el cheapo chocks can be a good choice for someone whose just bought their first RV. That customer has a metric TON of stuff they are buying. Some of which (like an EMS) can be expensive are aren’t something you’d want to go cheap on. But those yellow chocks are cheap enough to get you through the first few years while helping you reduce that massive upfront equipment cost. So when 3 years in you throw them away and buy the good stuff it’s not like you’ve lost that much money. And you’ve been able to buy better products in other areas up front.
That’s a fair point
Get the cheap stuff to start and request the nice stuff for Christmas 😆
Thank you for the information. I wish I had known that the X-chocks are the last thing you put on during my first year of owning a camper.
Do you have any suggestions on leveling the camper when setting up? What to use, best way to get the tires up on the leveling equipment. Leveling is as important as chocking the tires
Really depends a bit on where you camp. I am almost always on flat flat-ish sites where I camp so I rarely need much other than tongue leveling
Frankly I'm a fan of the old "put a board under it" method
Great video! Would you have a link to the heavy rubber wheel chocks?
None specifically. Here's a quick search I ran: www.amazon.com/s?k=rubber+rv+wheel+chocks&crid=9SK432FAMW01&sprefix=rubber+rv+wheel%2Caps%2C134&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_15
I’m planing on 3d printing my set to make them as sturdy and stuck in as I can. For pennys vs buying them ! I started designing them a few weeks ago and been making tweaks here and there when I get time.
Interesting!!
@@JoshtheRVNerd idk how long term they will be but I plan to use a material called ASA that’s basically like ABS but more UV resistant. I believe it’s similar material to the plastics they use on vehicles to prevent discoloration.
Once I get my RV next month and try them out I’ll report back! But I’m more interested in making custom fit garbage cans for RVs! Like you know the spaces RV manufactures leave you for a garbage can space can be weird shapes so I’m hoping I can measure the specific space in my RV and make the largest trash can for the space I have if that makes sense!
Weird I get excited for custom fit trash cans 😂😂
Thank you. I'm boondocking on a decline... Do I get the x stabilizer? In S TX. A lot of temp changes. Or should I get a stabilizer for the frame instead?
I hated theX-chocks. To install them last, that meant I had to crawl under a slide out to install that one. Then, it wasn’t visible at take down and I drove off, flattening one. To top it off, they weren’t effective. Get stabilizer jack arms.
😂😂😂 thanks for the laugh
I always use both regular wheel chocks and the xchocks... I put the wheel chocks down before I unhitch the camper from the truck, then once the camper is level I put the xchocks in.
Another thing is stabilizing Jack's are not for leveling the camper, even with the automatic hydraulic systems. You lose a lot of stability if you take too much weight off of a Wheels, you always want to get the camper level as you can side-to-side with blocks before and unhitching. This is especially true if you are on very unlevel ground.
_"I put the wheel chocks down before I unhitch the camper from the truck, then once the camper is level I put the xchocks in."_ *YES!! 👊🏻 Exactly this!!*
"Another thing is stabilizing Jack's are not for leveling the camper" Spot on once again. Man TY :)
No camper rocking!! This is a PG rated channel 😂😂😂
I'll quit doing it when you quit laughing ;)
Fair enough
Oops, thanks in advance for your expert response Josh!
No worries!
On sites that have a slope, I find I deploy my chocks first, so when I take the tongue off my vehicle hitch, the camper doesn't roll away from the vehicle, into the woods. Kinda have to see how sloped the site is to determine if you chock first, or chock last. However, chocks deployed does make it much more difficult for the hitch ball to clear the camper tongue. It's a tricky sometimes.
That's a *really* great idea. Good input.
Hi Josh
There is another problem to be solved when a trailer sits too long; tires can warp and flatten, we parked our 25ft travel trailer on a concrete site for the winter in a campground in Vancouver for 2 months. Without moving, we could have tire separations when we resume driving on the highway. To solve this problem, I ordered a set of "Yellow Tire Cradle Vehicle Travel Ramps for Storage - Puncture and Puncture Prevention" on Amazon.
Now our trailer sits on these 4 concave pads and I check their pressure every 10 days.
Cheers
Phil.
yep yep - totally true
I will give some defense of the "yellow chocks" in that the contoured design holds the tire a little tighter than the rope-style ones in my experience. I wouldn't get the budget chocks shown in the video, but you can get that type of design in a heavy-duty plastic or in rubber or in metal.
I do like that contour for sure. I think either should really be wedged solidly in place with a good rubber mallet or similar
I did recently buy x chocks for my rig and will say they make a difference on my camper can't say for others. Still use the yellow chocks tho I don't always use the x chocks when setup
TY. Your input is always super level headed. I feel confident reading this
Josh, thanks for the info. One question...Are there specific X chocks for axles with a wider stance like in my Vibe 34xl?
Yes there are!
X-chocks work best for pound town in the RV 😂
I’ve used them all over several decades, and I can tell you from experience that if you put 2 cheap yellow plastic chocks on each side of your RV nothing bad will happen unless you forget something or do something stupid👍
Important to note: Anything is better than nothing
Hey there are a couple hills in Iowa! 😀
Topography surveys say otherwise LOL :)
those mounds leading up to an overpass don't count lol :)
But yes, I get you :)
Great Video! Now everyone will look down their noses at me cause I use the cheap yellow chocks............
Who cares what they think lol
If they work for you, then rock them with pride.
Josh, I am buying the X-Chocks today, and am looking for the "amazon link", but cannot find it. Thanks for your recommendations and guidance. Lavon & Carla
Apologies if I missed it. You can search xchocks on Amazon and get a bunch of results
There are standard and wide stance varieties btw
I had a brand new ex jack strip the cork screw threads so I called the manufacturer and no questions asked, they sent me a new one but he suggested that i keep those threads lubricated regularly.
While I'm sorry that happened to you I really like the end result of that story. It's good to hear how they stand behind their product
Also while on stabilizer subject, have you personally tried the 2x4/ratchet strap hack? (RUclips it) Wow what a transformation! Highly recommend and would like to hear your thoughts.
I haven't tried it personally. I'm aware of it. Just haven't done it.
Harbor Freight chocks are good
So I'm hearing. TY for confirming
Josh, what's your opinion on the 2-piece wheel levelers that you can roll up on (as high as 4 inches) and stick the wheel chock underneath once the wheel is on the leveler if that makes any sense?? lol and can they be used in conjunction with my auto levers that come with my Cougar fifth wheel?
I lack a good base of knowledge with them and have actually heard it can damage an axle if used improperly. I didn’t want to include something I was confident speaking about so I stuck to the basics
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