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Old 03-20-2012, 02:42 PM   #1
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Rollaway trailer?

We camped at Joshua Tree this past weekend. It took a while to level the TT, which included jockeying the trailer around to get it close. We finally got it laterally level, but the tongue jack required about a full stack of 10 Camco leveling blocks and a nearly fully extended tongue jack.

Then it got windy. I had the two grounded wheels chocked, but without brakes I was concerned about the trailer rolling away. Is this too paranoid? I’m going to add chock lips to my wood leveling blocks for the elevated wheels. I leveled the Camco blocks with a 1x6 so the tongue jack had a level surface.

What are people’s thoughts on how sloped the ground can be before worrying about a trailer shifting?
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Old 03-20-2012, 04:06 PM   #2
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Personally, I wouldn't be concerned about the TT rolling away on sloped ground IF you have the tongue jack down, the stabilizing jacks firmly planted and your TT wheels properly chocked. Even in windy conditions, it should be secure enough not to move forward or back. If it is extremely windy, you might feel some movement while inside but that would be normal I would think.
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Old 03-20-2012, 05:50 PM   #3
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We stay at a campground in Washington where most of the spots put us in the same situation. Never had any isues other than the extra long step up into the TT. Since we stay often at this location I use metal ramps "chocks" for the front tires. I actually put them in place then pull forward a bit so I am partway on them to start leveling out. looks weird but keeps us nice and level and not going anywhere...
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Old 03-20-2012, 06:34 PM   #4
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Here’s a picture:

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Old 03-21-2012, 01:20 AM   #5
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Here’s a picture:

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Old 03-21-2012, 02:56 AM   #6
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Other than what you have done I would have my leveling lumber long enough to be able to use wheel chocks with them. Not having both sides chocked can allow the trailer to twist off the tongue jack blocks.
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Old 03-21-2012, 05:16 AM   #7
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Hi i always chock both wheels but i am a coward!. the site i stay at is steeper than that and i have no issues. looks like puppydog is staking out his teritory!! nice camp ground
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Old 03-21-2012, 06:17 AM   #8
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Terrydactile, that’s my next step. I’ll bolt some chocks onto my leveling blocks.

SAD, excellent observation. In fact, that’s what we should have named her.
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Old 03-22-2012, 05:42 AM   #9
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Check out Fastway chocks. Once in place, the trailer isn't moving anywhere.

http://www.fastwaytrailer.com/onestep/

You can find these for under $50 on sale. I have a set for each side because they help the stabilizers keep the trailer from moving also. Have been very pleased with them.
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Old 03-22-2012, 06:17 AM   #10
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They work Great!

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Check out Fastway chocks. Once in place, the trailer isn't moving anywhere.

http://www.fastwaytrailer.com/onestep/

You can find these for under $50 on sale. I have a set for each side because they help the stabilizers keep the trailer from moving also. Have been very pleased with them.
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Old 03-22-2012, 07:08 AM   #11
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I should just pony up the money for some of those Fastway XLs and Trilynx blocks with the chocks. They’re now on my Amazon wish list. After using the Camco blocks, they’re a nice luxury, but don’t have compatible chocks. They’ll sure come in handy for the stabilizers and they’re definitely lighter than the load of wood planks I’ve been toting around.
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Old 03-22-2012, 07:23 AM   #12
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I use the Lynx stackable block and a single X-Chock. I have noticed that the trailer *can* move with that chock in place, am I just not tightening it enough? I had considered putting some grip tape on the metal pads that press against the tires themselves to maybe hold a bit tighter. Is there any risk of using only a single x-chock causing the axles to move or damage the suspension?
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Old 03-22-2012, 10:24 AM   #13
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I don't think your at risk of damaging, just not doing all you can to eliminate movement. If it doesn't bother you, your fine.

I use the rambler blocks for leveling the tires and then the fastway chocks to prevent any movement. They are about as close as I'm going to get to total elimination of swaying without a high dollar system with the lock bars that attach to the stabilizers and the frame. For $100, I'm very happy with the results.
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Old 03-22-2012, 02:52 PM   #14
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Chocks

I bought commercial truck chocks. They are not that expensive and FAR better than any RV crap. Years ago I saw a camper fly though a whole campground before it hit a tree.
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Old 03-22-2012, 06:20 PM   #15
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Ours is a dual axle, so I ALWAYS use a Rotochok between wheels up on blocks. Cheap wedge chocks with wheels on the ground. Works great.
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