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Old 06-01-2013, 09:29 AM   #1
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Looking at buying a set of the xchocks. Anyone try them before.Worth it or not?

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Old 06-01-2013, 10:28 AM   #2
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I got a pair at Camping World when we were going through Colorado a few years back. Wouldnt be without them now. I find them to be very functional and reliable.
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I have a set of the new BAL X-tended X chocks on my 2013 300BH. The wider stance of the newer Sunset Trails require the wider chocks. I've found they work better the plastic ones. IMHO.
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Old 06-01-2013, 11:17 AM   #4
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Adds some stability to the trailer. Have used them for years.
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Old 06-01-2013, 12:57 PM   #5
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Really stop the for/aft rocking movement. Also good for stopping the trailer from moving when unhooking.
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Old 06-01-2013, 01:56 PM   #6
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Been using them for several years. Better than a pocket on a shirt.
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Old 06-01-2013, 02:05 PM   #7
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I have a set of the new BAL X-tended X chocks on my 2013 300BH. The wider stance of the newer Sunset Trails require the wider chocks. I've found they work better the plastic ones. IMHO.

Where did you find these?
Our local camping supply stores don't have them. I used them alot with our older conventional axled trailer, and miss them!
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Old 06-01-2013, 02:17 PM   #8
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You might be able to get them at amazon.com.
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Old 06-01-2013, 02:46 PM   #9
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I just got them at CW in Lakewood NJ Today....I saw many on the shelf!
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Old 06-02-2013, 03:00 AM   #10
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Got mine from CW - purchased a pair on sale.
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Thanks everyone for the responses. I guess I'll be order a set this week!!


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Old 06-02-2013, 05:40 AM   #12
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I only purchased 1, do I really need to lock both sets of wheels?




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I only purchased 1, do I really need to lock both sets of wheels?



If you are on level ground, probably not. However, if you are aren't level, there is a chance the side you don't lock will roll forward or back and turn the unit, sort of how a tractor does when you engage the brake only on one side. I always put them in both sides.
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Both wheels locked will prevent the trailer from moving even better. I still use wheel chocks as a backup.

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Old 06-02-2013, 08:33 AM   #15
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Make a set. Then you know they will fit. Less money to.




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Make a set. Then you know they will fit. Less money to.




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What is / where can I get the red latch looking thing??

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Old 06-02-2013, 08:41 AM   #17
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For lack of the right terminology, I call it a small load binder. You should be able to pick them up at just about any hardware store.

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Ifr you can't find it this is a sourcehttp://www.uscargocontrol.com/Flatbed-Trailer-Products/Transport-Chain-Chain-Binders
Nice design Old Farmer.
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Old Farmer nice solution. Is this what u used??:http://www.harborfreight.com/5400-lb-capacity-heavy-duty-non-ratcheting-load-binder-36022.html

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The binder I'm using is way smaller then what is being shown in your links. If you look real close you should be able to see there isn't any grab hooks on the ends, it's just a piece of round stock that they bent over in a u.
It doesn't take a very big binder to tighten the wedges into the tires. If you run an eye bolt thru the wedges and make it long enough so there some adjustment, then you can fine tune it for tightness.


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