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03-08-2015, 02:49 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Meridian, ID
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Tire Chocks
We own a 19' Passport and I have used the "Search" option and didn't find anything relating to chocks --- so I need to ask the question/
Our trailer is in current storage and to far away to just run up there and measure it. What is the distance between the tires on the dual axles?
Also, have been reading a lot about using the type of chocks that go between the tires so the trailer doesn't rock and roll. Does anybody else use these type of chocks and do they really stop the rocking? We used the normal ground chocks at the front and back of the two axles and still get some movement in the trailer when we are walking back and forth.
Thanks for the assistance.
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03-08-2015, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Green Bay, WI
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if you wanted to reduce the movement invest in a set of jt strongarms there are a couple other brands that are similar i think lippert makes some and so does BAL. if you do a search for JT strongarm there are numerous threads discussing them.
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03-08-2015, 03:40 PM
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Junior Member
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Thanks much. I will check them out.
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03-08-2015, 05:23 PM
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Location: Rochester, NY
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I have bal stabilizer bars (an alternative to strong arms). They work very well. I also have a recommendation when using chocks.
When placing your camper at the desired spot once you are side to side level, I place a chock on behind the rear trailer wheel on one side and then back up an inch or two onto it, then set the emergency brake on the truck. I then wedge another chock in front of the front wheel on the same side. I then release the emergency brake on the truck. Now the trailer wheels are wedged in front and back. This eliminates front to rear movement and helps with stability.
Once the 4 corner stabilizer Jacks are set and the locking stabilizer bars a tree set and tight, the trailer is very stable.
I hope this makes sense.
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03-08-2015, 09:08 PM
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03-09-2015, 04:45 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Las Cruces
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use the BAL X-chocks and yes they do help. I really like how easy they are to use compared to other chocks I've used in the past. They probably do not work as well as the strong arms, but are a cheap alternative.
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03-09-2015, 04:50 AM
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I use the BAL also.
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03-09-2015, 09:22 AM
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I use the x-chocks as well. If you have the spread axle design, which I am guessing you probably do, you will need the extended version of the x-chocks. They do help, but they won't eliminate movement completely. I've heard the strongarms and stabilizer bars do a better job. But also more expensive.
For us, this works good enough. I'd love to eliminate it 100%, but if the DW isn't complaining then I can live with it as well.
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03-09-2015, 04:42 PM
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I'm a big fan of these, note they make a versi n for the spread axle design.
http://www.equalizerhitch.com/store/...ex&cPath=10_13
As for curing wiggles, I went with steadyfast and am satisfied.
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03-09-2015, 05:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xaugievike
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I got the XL ofthese for my premiere.. works great.
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03-09-2015, 05:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xaugievike
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I was hoping someone was going to mention the fastway ones.
Do you use 1 or 2.
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03-09-2015, 05:48 PM
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I only use one. Planning to add a 2nd this season.
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03-09-2015, 06:39 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Auburn, Ky
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I use two, and love how easy they are once set for the right distance.
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