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    Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 8:58am
The Bal adjustable 2 sided chocks came in. They are bigger than I imagined, and pretty heavy duty. I'm pretty happy with these. So much nicer than the cheese wedge chocks i've used till now.
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I like the Beech Lake Leveler, it has the grip mat! I use a piece of my old hiking bed mat under my Anderson's.. LOL


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We have used the Anderson Leveler for a while now. I would not take it up to the 4" limit they advertise, but 3" is probably fine.
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2 is for if you are on level ground. If not, then an Andersen Leveler or Beech Lane Leveler works well if you need to raise the low side 4" or less. I have the Andersen leveler because the Beech Lane Leveler did not exist when I purchased my A. L. My first one broke, but was replaced with what looks to be a stronger version under warranty. This type leveler, when the trailer is leveled, also acts as a chock. I also have the BAL leveler, but I think that the BAL leveler is more suited to the lighter RPods. The jack screw is a weak link. If not lubricated, it can gall and sieze or it can strip out and drop the load. Plus, the tilting tire platforms can't be good for the tires.
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Ok, Thanks Stephen. I'm going to order probably 2, on amazon. I see people saying you only need one, but i'm thinking 2 is better. Cost alot more to buy a new camper than one of these. 
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Originally posted by mjlrpod

I like the double sided chock you have. I like that much better than the 2 single chocks I use on each side of the tire. They look to be made of aluminum? It looks like the center connector is a turnbuckle, so you can adjust the size of the opening ? I will be ordering them soon.
The center part is a square with threaded sections on the ends in opposite directions, so it works like a turnbuckle. The end sections are some alloy. It is heavier than it would be if it were aluminum. The description says it has an anti-rust coating, so I think it is plated steel.
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True. I hope to make a short, local trip sometime in late March or early April to do some initial testing. The longer trip we hope to start in May.

Kinda on the same track for time. Need to be in SD for end of May. Really wanting to do a run up the Maine Spur before and hit Quoddy State Park. I must walk the eastern most point of the US!
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I like the double sided chock you have. I like that much better than the 2 single chocks I use on each side of the tire. They look to be made of aluminum? It looks like the center connector is a turnbuckle, so you can adjust the size of the opening ? I will be ordering them soon.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote StephenH Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jan 2020 at 12:34pm
True. I hope to make a short, local trip sometime in late March or early April to do some initial testing. The longer trip we hope to start in May.
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Good if it is getting good reviews on the other forums. My understanding is that if I am using the stock trailer wiring connector, it is not needed. If I were to run a dedicated wire, that is where this would be needed. Anyway, I can't test until Spring when we start towing..

Depends what stock is set to do and what you have. You will have a lithium converter/charger (your WFCO). You have no need for a DC/DC. 

I don't.. The simplest for me is to go DC/DC directly to the battery.  

We'll both be doing real life trials as we head out in Spring.
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