How good are "X" Chocks at stabilizing TT?

[Richard6959]

So we have our new 36ft TT in the driveway and quickly realized its not as stable as it was at the dealer. I have played around a little with the scissor jacks but its still fairly wobbly. The two front jacks were almost open all the way so I put about 4 inches of leveling blocks under it.

My question is, how well do the "X" chocks that you put between the tires work? Is there anything else I should consider?

[{tpc}]

They help, but if your looking for them to completely stabilize it, you will be disappointed.

I'm assuming your rig has the spread axle design? If so, you will need the larger x-tended x-chocks, not the normal ones. I have them on mine with the spread axle, and yes they help, but they won't eliminate it.

My buddy has a rockwood roo, and has the normal x-chocks because its not spread axle. His seems a bit more stable than mine. The lengths are similar, but his is a hybrid, so I'm not sure in the construction differences that might lead to a more stable trailer.

I've seen some other stabilizers that I think connect from the frame to the stab jacks or from one stab jack to the other that claim to complete stabilize it. I don't recall the name because frankly, they seemed too pricey for me.

[msp2jxr]

Install the Steady Fast system. It will make your TT much more stable. I like the fact it is always installed on the trailer and ready to be used without having to drag out equipment. I use it on my 5th wheel.

[audio1der]

Several of us have made DIY "Steady-fast-LIKE" systems very reasonably, with great success. My 2 corner (3 stabilizers) was less than $100, and took about 95% of the wiggles away, and our ultra light uses noodles for a frame,so anything heavier would only benefit even more.

[Hercules1978]

For front to back wiggles, my x-chocks helped a great deal. I ended up adding a set of removable scissor Jacks in front of the front axle to reduce the bouncing and side to side rolling.

[Richard6959]

Thanks msp2jxr! This helps, I like the system and see a similar one at camping world. I'm going to talk to them tomorrow.

[PaulC]

I made my chocks with 4x4 and an all thread bolt lots cheaper and does the same thing the X chocks do. Also put scissor jacks just in front of the front axle takes out about 90% of movement. Also before the stab jack stabelizers have much pressure put on them you should reinforce them by adding support to the back of them or they will bend.

[WaltBennett]

Guaranteed you need either the Steady-Fast or something like it - either that or jack the whole thing up onto frame jack stands. The problem is with the scissor jacks and the suspension. With 5er's that don't have hydraulic leveling systems its the same but adding landing gear. (And I wouldn't be surprised if the hydraulic systems couldn't use something to laterally stiffen the legs once extended.) I've got another brand of X-Chocks and they only work as chocks since the springs still will flex.

Our last TT was so bad the coffee pot would spill over when someone just walked front to back. I added a Steady-Fast system and it barely rippled afterwards.

[pjhansman]

My X-chocks work great as wheel chocks but do little to restrict movement.

My Strong Arm Stabilizers however, work great!

[Bob Landry]

They do nothing to stop shake, but some people think they do and that's what makes them happy. X-chocks only stop the forward/ rear motion of the tires when set up. The "shake" you feel is a combination of the trailer suspension diving combined with the normal flex if the I-beam frame. Think about it, the X-chocks can not stop up/down motion, onlylateral movement.
I've tried everything to stop mine including adding scissor jacks in front of and behind the axles for a total of eight jacks, and mine still shakes. At some point everyone decides to stop throwing money at the problem and just live with it. That's where I am now.

[Jim Dow]

As the name says (X-CHOCKS), they are good as chocks and not much more.

[Richard6959]

I just installed the Strong Arm stabilizers. No more wiggle. Installation wasn't too bad once we got the first one figured out. It still took about an hour for each. Mostly because we (a mechanic friend and I) was being cautious.

[timd3200]

Get a steady fast system or something like it and that will stop the shaking. I put it on my camper this year and wow what a difference. Wish I would have done it sooner.

[msp2jxr]

I needed phone support when I was installing my Steady Fast system and this was on a Saturday evening a number of years ago. I though what the heck and dialed the support number. I was surprised I was talking to the owner inventor on his cell phone. He was able to get me on track in no time at all. I really thought WOW that is customer service. I am not sure if it is still that way since his product seems to have really hit it big. I also thought the steady fast system was a little heavier built but if you need to watch weight and your trailer is not really heavy I think any system will work

[lspajm]

I use the fastway wheel chocks and love them


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