Showing posts with label wheel chocks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wheel chocks. Show all posts

10/05/2010

Camco 44412 RV Wheel Chock Review

Camco 44412 RV Wheel ChockThe Amazon picture looks cheap, and flimsy, I hesitated to buy, it's just plastic! The actual chocks - solid, heavy, reassuring. I haven't had occasion to use them yet, but just by hefting them, I'm certain they'll be great. The only downside - I bought these to ride around in the car for a middle-of-the-night-in-the-pouring-rain tire changing emergency. They are good sized and weigh a bit. I still have them in the car, but they aren't feather light for gas mileage.

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Product Description:
Camco RV Wheel Chock is designed to keep the trailer in place so that it can re-hitch with confidence. It solidly is constructed of durable hard plastic with UV inhibitors and is easy as well as effective to use.

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7/26/2010

BAL 28005 Deluxe Tire Chock Review

BAL 28005 Deluxe Tire ChockI received a gift certificate for Amazon for Christmas. This was one item that was on my wish list. I should have purchased them sooner. With two of them they really help stabilize the trailer. Along with the crank down stabilizers they make the trailer really solid. This is nice when someone gets up in the middle of the night and the trailer does not move.
You will not be disappointed. I have them on my Jayco 23B trailer.

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Product Description:
BAL Deluxe Tire Chock features scissors type locking chock that prevents trailer from rolling. Locks tandem wheels by applying opposing force to the tires Aids in trailer stabilizing, stops tire shift. Extends from 2-1/2 inch to 10 inch. Rust inhibitive coating. Plated ratchet wrench with comfort bumper. New lockable design for deterring theft of chock and trailer.

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7/06/2010

Michelin Tire Totes Review

Michelin Tire TotesWe have snow tires for our cars, both my husband's honda civic and my honda odyssey.We have racks on our garage wall to store the tires, but I didn't want to accidentally be brushing up against dirty tires on my way in and out of my car, so I bought these to cover the tires while they were stored.

I am pleased with the quality.The covers are not contiguous, they have a strip of hook and loop velcro on the outside and you wrap it around tire and fasten it so it fits the tire snug around the exterior.In the inside, there is elastic and another set of velcro to allow you adjust the size of the inner circle.Everything is very secure, its easy to carry them in the containers.

The only drawback and the reason I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 is that they are a tad small for my odyssey's wider tires.They fit, but they cannot completely cover the tire on both sides. You can see how in the picture you can't see the tire itself, only the rims?With the odyssey's tires, if I center the black strip around the tread of the tire, you would be able to see about 1-2" of the tire on either side around in the inner circle.However, since my purpose was basically to cover them on the wall (but still be able to hang them, hence the cover had to have a hole in the middle) all I do is center the cover more toward one side, so on the side that hangs outward, you can't see (or accidentally brush up against) the tire, and on the other side more of the tire is visible (but up against the wall).

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Product Description:
Tire carrying and storage system that alleviates the mess and strain of seasonal tire change.

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5/27/2010

BAL 28010 X-Chock Tire Locking Chock Review

BAL 28010 X-Chock Tire Locking ChockWe bought this wheel chock about 3 months ago and have now used it twice. It works very well and holds the tires very securely on the camper. I highly recommend it. Lock it on and the wheels do not move at all.

Do be aware, there is only one chock per package! I only box one box because I thought they came as a pair.

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Product Description:
BAL X-Chock Tire Locking Chock starts off where the Deluxe Tire Locking Chock left off but it's new, slimmer design will fit into more axle applications. It fits between tandem tires, it locks wheels by applying force to both tires. Aids in trailer stabilizing and prevents tire shifts. A hand-operated plated ratchet wrench (Model 841025, included) turns a drive nut, extending the chocks against the tires for locking and retracting the chucks for removal. Requires 2-1/2-inch clearance between tires. Opens to 10-inch. Provides added stabilization and prevents tire shifts by applying opposing force to tandem, tire applications. As opposed to other chocks, the X-Chock works with the tires natural movement instead of against them. Fits even the tightest of applications retracting down to 1 3/8-inch and extends to 12-inch. Rust inhibitive coating. Plated ratchet wrench with comfort bumper included. Lightweight, easy to store. Lockable for added security with optional 28015 Pad Lock. Made in the USA.

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5/03/2010

Blitz 11930 Tire Hugger Wheel Chock - 2 Pack Review

Blitz 11930 Tire Hugger Wheel Chock - 2 PackIt's beyond me how others think they should have gotten 4, or one reviewer thinks she only received one.It's clear from the description that this is a PAIR of wheel chocks, not two pair, not one chock.The 2 are NOT "screwed together" as mentioned in another review.The manufacturer attaches them with a plastic fastener called a "christmas tree."It's similar to the plastic fasteners that hold interior door panels on a car.This is removable; the 2 chocks are separated for use.Granted, it's a little difficult to pull them apart, a pair of pliers helps.It would be dangerous to leave the 2 wheel chocks attached as shipped to try to prevent a car or RV from moving.

Now for some actual, useful information about the wheel chocks.I bought these to stabilize my cars when jacking them to service brakes, tires, etc.My garage floor is painted with epoxy paint.Even with the anti-slip additive in the paint, several other wheel chocks I have tried always slipped and moved on the epoxy floor.These Blitz Tire Hugger Wheel Chocks have held firm on the floor every time.As with any wheel chock, it's important to make sure it's firmly wedged between the tire and the floor.A quick firm kick to wedge the chock in place is all I ever need on my slippery garage floor.

I don't think these would be useful outdoors on an unpaved surface, such as with an RV or trailer in the woods.But then, it dozen't seem that's how they are being marketed anyway, and I haven't tried them in this application.For working on a car with a jack or ramps, these chocks do the job.

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Product Description:
Keeps tires from rolling and serves as a safety device to use with ramps or other lifting devices. CAUTION: Use on flat surface.

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