Sandia Man
Albuquerque, NM
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Ditto for the BAL tire locking chocks.
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cruiserjs
Aurora, CO, USA/ Mesa AZ/ openroad
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I think there are two separate issues here ; A- chocks to stop the whole rig from moving away. I use 2 pieces of 4x4 cut at 45 degrees. Actually I used a 12 inch length and cut it in half at 45 degrees. Then I drilled a hole thrpough each piece and used a piece of nylon rope long enough to put one chock on each side of a tire ( old forest service handy trick). Even if the tire is on a levelling board/ramp the chock will stop forward or back movement.
B- stabilization for which there are several different styles/brands as discussed above. These help with dampening trailer rocking from movement of folks inside. Persosnally is use the BAL cam type.
For both issues I chock and stabilize both sides of our rig. Chock wheels before lowering front jacks and unhitching. Stabilize after levelling and dropping rear jacks.
John
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Cruiser CF29CK 5th wheel; 2001 Silverado 2500HD shortbed
wonderful lifetime travelling companion/spouse
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nelsoje
Mt Airy, Maryland
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Love my roto chocks. When I bought the 5er I took the wheel spacing measurement before taking delivery. Called Lois and had my new plates at the house before I brought the 5er home. This is a must have for me.
Lee & Jessica
Zachary, Eliza, & Violet
2009 Sierra 335QBQ, Reese 15K slider
2008 Ford F250 6.4L PSD CC SB
A few pics of our 5er Sierra 335QBQ
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gestanton
Rotterdam, NY
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Yeldarb wrote:I use these and LOVE them... No worries when using levelers and very sturdy and help with stabilaztion quite a bit too.
Ditto these!
Of course everyone likes what they spent a hundred bucks on. Makes you look smart. Seriously, I have never regretted chossing the BAL. I'm sure the ROTOs are good too. Those that own them swear by them.
George Stanton
- Anticipating retirement
- Full-Timer wannabe
- Camping with DW of 40 years and three Therapy Dogs (SmallDog, Oliver & Ted)
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DougnDawn
Eastern Iowa
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ROTOCHOK ...........Period
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Paul B
Daytona Beach, Florida
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Did someone say roto choks??? I use them too......
Paul B
2001 Excursion-Powerstroke Diesel
2000 Honda CRV
2006 Flagstaff 31' - 7.5k lbs.
2004 Two Honda EU2000i's/parallel cables/extra fuel tank
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CactusJohn
Scottsdale, AZ
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I used two BAL Deluxe Tire Locking Chocks until the gear teeth broke on both of them. They worked very well until that happened. Based on the opinions posted on this forum, I switched to the Rotochoks and am glad I did. They work great and there’s really nothing that can break. I did make one modification: I replaced the nine-inch tightening rod with one that was 18”. The additional leverage makes it much easier for me to get them really tight.
2007 Ameri-Camp Summit Ridge SF27RK 5er
2008 F250 Lariat SuperCab, 6.4L PSD
Reese 16K Kwik-Slide with BedSaver
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Chuck&Gail
In the Colorado Mountains
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Rotochok is top of the line. Nice folks also. Say hi to Pearl.
Chuck
Wonderful Wife
Lovely German Shepherd.
1999 Mercedes ML320 TV
2003 Wanderer 187TB Toybox (3620# UVW, 4800# loaded)
Not yet camped in Hawaii, 2 Canada Provinces, & 2 Territories.
I can't be lost because I don't care where this lovely road is going
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GeorgeActonCA
California
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O.K. - I'm convinced. I ordered the Rotochocks today. $130 is a small expense compared to what it would cost if my 5er went rolling down the hill. I've only had unexpected rolling twice in 15 years and was lucky not to have a disaster. My experience last Tuesday where it slid a couple of feet sideways with the other chocks convinced me I needed something better.
Thanks to everyone for your input!
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Mile High
Lone Tree, CO
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You won't be sorry - I bought my Rotochoks 2 years ago - got the free leg lifters as a promo back then too.
I was happy to throw my bent up old lever type cam locks in the dumpster.
As with both the rotochok and cam locks, be sure to recheck them after your tires cool down. I was surprised to see that even the rotochoks can get loose.
Brad & Dory
2006 Ford F350 4X4 SB CC SRW Powerstroke 6.0
2007 Montana 3400RL 5th Wheel Our Rig - Our Mods
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