2 or 4 wheel chocks for a single axle trailer?

[JohnF]

All of the sites I'll be using are going to be fairly level to start with.

Curious from a safety standpoint if most folks are chocking just one wheel or both?

[Dave Fish]

We do both sides. Otherwise one side could roll turning the trailer.

[floyd]

Originally Posted by JohnF

All of the sites I'll be using are going to be fairly level to start with.

Curious from a safety standpoint if most folks are chocking just one wheel or both?

Since we have BAL stabilizers, we don't chock unless there is a steep enough grade to cause imediate rolling, then we may chock on the downgrade side.
BTW; they now make a real cool chock which fits those "lego" type leveling blocks...

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[Frederick L. Simson]

Even with dual axles and 4 tires, I still chock Both sides, but I can get away with one per side. I'm a belt AND suspenders kind of guy.

[Donna D.]

Four, always no matter how level the ground. It takes mere seconds to put down the chocks. I don't skimp on safety issues.

[Raz]

4 chocks, both wheels. With a permanently attached dolly wheel on the tongue jack, I found the trailer can move if only one wheel is chocked. Raz

[floyd]

To the paranoid, the sensible are careless.
To the sensible, the paranoid are .....well...paranoid!

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by floyd

To the sensible, the paranoid are .....well...paranoid!

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by floyd

To the paranoid, the sensible are careless.
To the sensible, the paranoid are .....well...paranoid!

They'll ask at the inquest.

[floyd]

Originally Posted by P. Raz

They'll ask at the inquest.

Why would you say that? Are you sensible or paranoid?

[Donna D.]

Frankly, I think it's sensible to be paranoid.....

[Byron Kinnaman]

I use a BAL leveler under the low side wheel. That's sufficient, the trailer's not going anyplace once lifting pressure is applied to the wheel. If it really steep I'll add a chock to the other wheel.

One more thing, a loose chock is just one more thing for kids to pick up to play with.

[honda03842]

We use chocks on both wheels all the time but once when the trailer rolled forward into the rear bumper of the Honda.

We also have a front, door side satbilizing jack but still use four chocks.

One rush like the trailer rolling forward is a sufficient reminder to do it each time, particularly if you are between the trailer and tow vehicle.

[floyd]

Faith beats fear any day.
Chocks are great and I use them where needed.
I like belts and suspenders too,just not with coveralls!

[Darwin Maring]

Level spot, no chock.
If on a slope, chock down hill side of both tires.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by floyd

Why would you say that? Are you sensible or paranoid?

Conservative

[honda03842]

Level is relative, a trailer is a see saw and our trailer rolled on our level drive way. I assume it naturally wants to fall to the front since it's tongue heavy. Regardless of why it did.

Chocks cost little, take hardly any space, and as was suggested kids can play with them and dogs chew on them. They are Ginny's responsibility and like the testing of the tail lights become part of the shared process of preparing the trailer for stop and go.

[Carol H]

I use to only do one side when on a fairly level spot as I also keep the rear stablizers down and the front tongue wheel in a small holder that stops it from rolling as well .... that was until on day the trailer desided to take a drive on its own (although its thought that someone may have pushed on it very slightly before hand). Still havent really figured out how it actually managed to do it but it did! Another lesson learned the hard way!

[floyd]

Originally Posted by Carol H

I use to only do one side when on a fairly level spot as I also keep the rear stablizers down and the front tongue wheel in a small holder that stops it from rolling as well .... that was until on day the trailer desided to take a drive on its own (although its thought that someone may have pushed on it very slightly before hand). Still havent really figured out how it actually managed to do it but it did! Another lesson learned the hard way!

So it took off with the stabilizers down? Each of my stabilizers is rated for more than the entire weight of the trailer. How many people chock their tow vehicle when it's parked? Have you ever seen a parking pall?

It just occured to me that the left coasters would for sure be wasting their time with wheel chocks since the hillside is more likely to go and take the trailer, chocks and all!

When we stayed at Stone Mountain GA. I used the chocks and stabilizers, but my wife wouldn't rest until I found two huge rocks to put behind the chocks! The camping spot was backed right up to a little cliff overlooking the lake! It was safe with the chocks and stabilizers,but if you need a little peace of mind, what could it hurt? I left the Rocks for the next camper!

[John and Jaci]

The added safety of 4 gives piece of mind and only takes an extra minute to add. A very tragic incident happened at a campground here in Memphis just last weekend. A couple was hitching up their camper to leave. The camper started to roll so the wife attempted to jump in the truck and apply the emergency break. She was hit by the door and was knocked to the ground and killed when the trailer rolled over her. This was on very flat level ground. Perhaps keeping all the wheels chocked until they were certain everything was secure could have prevented this horrible accident.