Chock and Lock

[CLAYTON]

Does anybody use these on there 5th wheels? Do you think they help with stabilizing the trailer?

 

[wmorden]

We use these on our ~12k lbs 5th wheel. Got them through Camping World. They work great for us - really stiffens the rig once you get set up. Almost all the wobbly feel is gone with these locked between the wheels on both sides. I really like the fact that once you set them up the first time you don't need any tools afterwards - just slide them in place and push down on the handle. In my opinion this is the second best improvement we've made for handling our trailer. The best improvement was the snap-lock pins that permanently mount to the front stabilizing legs!

 

[LHallmark]

I have a set of the "rotochocks" sold in the Genos Garage catalog... ..... Love 'em... ... Real noticable improvement in trailer stability.

 

[RTuvell]

All the chocks that wedge in between dual trailer tires do the same basic thing and are worthwhile. If you are handy it is easy to make your own. I made a set of wood chocks that do an excellent job and cost me a total of $5. 00 in materials.

 

[CLAYTON]

We use these on our ~12k lbs 5th wheel. Got them through Camping World. They work great for us - really stiffens the rig once you get set up. Almost all the wobbly feel is gone with these locked between the wheels on both sides. I really like the fact that once you set them up the first time you don't need any tools afterwards - just slide them in place and push down on the handle. In my opinion this is the second best improvement we've made for handling our trailer. The best improvement was the snap-lock pins that permanently mount to the front stabilizing legs!

Bought me some of these and they work great. Couldn't believe how big of a difference it makes in stabalizing the trailer. Oo.

 

[jfrow2]

Does anybody use these on there 5th wheels? Do you think they help with stabilizing the trailer?

I have the Chock & Locks and they work great. I also tried a tripod for the kingpin. They both stabilized the 5er about the same amount. I chose the Chock & Locks simply because they take less storage room and are easier to install.

 

[Sojourner]

I got a set of the roto-choks after reading the rave reviews on the forums at rv.net. You can really crank down on them and them seem to have a lot of bite. Another big plus is that the roto-choks can also be locked in place with a padlock to keep them from being stolen.

 

[Ramtough]

I have never parked my 31' fifth wheel on a steep hill but I have been on some gentle inclinclines. I use a single $3 chock on each side. If I am not sure which way the grade runs, I'll put one in front on one side and in back on the other. I have also used 12" sections of landscape timbers. I have a kingpin jack that has never been out of the box. NOT ONCE has my trailer ever shown the slightest inclination to move and I have had plenty of stability with the kingpin free and stabalizers down in the rear. If I am on the road, (i. e. staying at Walmart or Flying-J) I do not even bother to unhook the trailer from the truck unless I am way out of level.

 

[LHallmark]

I have never parked my 31' fifth wheel on a steep hill but I have been on some gentle inclinclines. I use a single $3 chock on each side. If I am not sure which way the grade runs, I'll put one in front on one side and in back on the other. I have also used... ... ... ... ...



Ramtough:::: The use of the Chock-n-Lock type of devices are not limited to preventing the trailer from rolling. Their purpose is also to stop the "shake" that occurs as someone moves around inside the trailer. You're right about simple chocks... homemade works great and cheap also. However they were not enough in my case. My little wife... ... 5'2", 110 lbs can shake the h. . l out of the trailer as she walks from kitchen to bath and so forth. A king pin tripod (homemade), and a set of roto-chocks took out 90% of that shake for our situation. By the way, get out of the parking lots and boondock for two-three weeks at a time on uneven ground without moving the trailer and you will gain a new appreciation for these devices.

 

[Sojourner]

Besides stablizing the coach when parked, I find that when using the roto-choks I am able to impact the hitch with the hitch pin with more force (while the trailer is immobilized), thus ensuring a positive lock straight away without dinking with coupling.

 

[Ramtough]

Oo. I do a lot of dry camping - around 20 days/year, mostly at races. I don't spend more than 3-4 days at a time at each set-up. I guess the minimal shaking I experience dosen't bother me as much as it obviously bothers others. I have noticed that my fifth wheel shakes far less than any tag-along I have ever owned. I guess this is due to the considerably heavier frame, tires and suspension on the fifth wheel. I think that some more powerful rear stabalizers that could actually take on some of the trailer's weight would make a huge difference. In any event, when we don't have the kids, we actually enjoy making the trailer shake :-laf