(Because one good scare will turn you into a wheel security evangelist.)
You know the feeling.
The rig shifts just a little.
You freeze.
You whisper, “Did I chock the wheels?”
You sprint. (In flip-flops.)
You don’t breathe until you see those beautiful rubber triangles doing their job.
Chocks.
The unsung, unglamorous heroes of not rolling into your neighbor's site.
🧱 What Are They, Really?
Just wedges.
Little hunks of plastic or rubber you shove under your wheels.
But in the RV world?
They’re the difference between “We’re all set up!” and “Where did the rig go?”
🚫 The Times I Didn’t Use Them (And Regretted It)
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That gentle slope I “eyeballed” as level
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The time I thought the parking brake was “enough”
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The 30 seconds I left the rig while “just adjusting”
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Bonus: the time I did chock, but forgot to pull the emergency brake and did a sad, slow slide into a picnic table
Lesson learned: gravity doesn’t care if it’s only for a minute.
🛠 Tips From Someone Who's Almost Learned
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Chock BEFORE you unhitch
Not after. Not “in a sec.” Now. -
Use both sides of the wheel
Because physics is annoying like that. -
Upgrade from the dollar bin
Quality chocks don’t crack when you sneeze near them. Worth it. -
Use chocks even when it feels unnecessary
Flat doesn’t mean stable. Trust me. -
Don’t forget to pack them when you leave
Your next trip shouldn't start with a stop at a hardware store.
🧠 Bonus: Chocking = Peace of Mind
Nothing makes you feel more like a seasoned RVer than confidently slamming a chock under each wheel like you were born for it.
(Just don’t do it with bare feet. Learned that the hard way.)
💬 Final Thoughts
I didn’t forget the chocks this time.
Probably.
Okay, I did one time—but I meant to use them. That counts, right?
If you’ve ever chased your RV five feet downhill while yelling “No no no no NO,” you know the truth:
Chocks aren’t optional. They’re essential.
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