Dave H M
IL
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 Sigh, I just ordered two X models today.
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danskool
Elma, N.Y.
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What wrong with that? I got the x. They work good. Never had a problem. If you forget and leave them on, expect to replace them or replace a tire/s. They are designed to hold/stabilize the trailer in place. Anything else, they are subject to damage. (like getting yanked by T.V.). If i forget and i pull away. Shame on me. If i try to return them damaged, hence "the claim" will appear in the next package.
Dan
2005 Crossroads Cruiser 27RL
2001 F250 XLT 7.3 PSD
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2003f350
Coventry, RI 02816
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Buy Rotochoks and be do with it, these are the best thing to keep your camper in place, First thing on and last thing off. I do recheck mine after awhile, sometimes when the tires cool down they might need a little retightning. Is that a word ?
Ed
Ed & Shirley.
Truck, 03 F-350, 7.3 PSD, 4x2 Supercab, Lariat, Long bed, Toreador Red and Arizona Beige., Rhino liner, Reese 16k hitch, Prodigy Brake Controller, Custom-Flow Tailgate, C-Betr Mirrors.
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Mont G&J
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I don't believe you people...CYA, covering their a**, licking electrical outlets and etc. If I bought a set of these Deluxe Tire Chocks I would have every expectation that they would perform the job of a tire chock.
If the manufacture includes a warning not to be used as a tire chock, then they are not suitable for that job. Has nothing to do with lawsuits or stupid people.
JMO. Jack
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ABinOK
oklahoma
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I use them as a chock all the time. Hook,unhook whatever. I am more surprised at the people I see using NOTHING or using 5.00 dollar chocks from wally world. 50,000 dollar rig and a 5.00 dollar chock?
Alan Brown
2001 Ford super duty 4x4 CC SB 7.3 powerstroke Tymar Performance Intake/Muffler deleted/Reese 16k slider
2001 KZ Sportsman 25 foot 5th wheel,axles flipped,low profile,10,000 GVWR/2006 KTM450SX/2003 RM125 double towed on a 5x8 3 rail trailer
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red_neck_camper
Stafford, VA., USA
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Well, I've been using them as my only "chocks" for 3 years with no problems. I leave them in place for the pull test. Never had a failure. If I was on a severe incline, I'd probably add a conventional chock for added safety, but I've never my trailer move after putting them on.
There's lots of people on here using them as chocks with no problems. You might want to consider their experience also.
Ken
2007 FORD F-350 4WD SC Longbed, 6.0L Powerstroke, Reese Signature Series 18K hitch.
2011 Cedar Creek 36CKTS w/ 6-pt. LevelUp system
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Dave H M
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OK
I just bought one of those fancy yellow chocks at Wally world and as I recall it was less than 4 bucks.
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NC Hauler
Asheville NC
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I also have a BAL Deluxe Tire Locking Chock and use it WITH the regular tire chocks. It seems to stabilize the 5er better than if I didn't use it, I know, I've not used it and "felt" a difference, a little less movement inside. (main reason I use the tripod also). The instructions to remove the locking chock before moving the rv is, for want of a better phrase, called "idiot proofing", just to make sure it is a "given", as stated earlier, the manufacturer is trying to cover "all bases" to probably keep from being sued in case damage did occur due to someone forgetting to remove the locking chock.
Jim & Kathy
2010 Dodge 3500DRW Laramie 4X4/CC/LB/CTD/6sp auto w 4:10,GCWR 24,500
2012 Jeep Patriot Limited Trail Rated
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alsimon96
Branson, MO
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The landing gear will keep the trailer from moving but you put significant stress on the landing gear when you back into the pin. I always have my roto-chocks solidly in place before hitching up. No way am I taking a chance of bending the landing gear.
2004 Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab, D/A, 4WD, Timbrens. Bilstein Shocks
2005 Open Road 357, Pullrite Superglide, Morryde Pin Box, Roto-Choks, Prodigy Controller
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kennethwooster
Perryton Tx USA
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I'll also vote for the Roto Chocks. It solved all my problems, and built very tough.
kenneth wooster- retired school bus driver. Biblical History Teacher in public HS, and substitute teacher.
wife Diana-adult probation officer
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