Wheel chocks-explain

[Richard Vyse]

I understand the PCS requires all cars to have wheel chocks at the events. I also understand you have to have a right and a left set.

Need help understanding this please.

Richard

[Mike Stevens]

I don't know how many chocks we will need. Walmart has nice molded plastic ones for around $6-9 per pair. You get bright yellow or black. Look like they came from the same mold. Just different colors, logos, and price.
You can make a quick set by cutting a 4x4 inch piece of wood. Use oak or some othr hard wood. Cut a 45 degree angle on one end and you got a chock.
I still have the original Cadillac supplied one with my coach. Mine is black. I have seen dull yellow ones too. Cadillac supplied one per car. How many the PCS wants is what we are looking for. I would think one pair should do the job but I don't make the rules.
I think there is a new standard for the fire extinguisher too.
Mike

[John ED Renstrom]

properly positioned the chocks will go one in front of a tire one behind the tire. a small piece of rope or chain the right distance will keep them together. one wheel is all they need to be on.

[Richard Vyse]

properly positioned the chocks will go one in front of a tire one behind the tire. a small piece of rope or chain the right distance will keep them together. one wheel is all they need to be on.

Just like one would find using on an airplane. Great. I got a new fire extinquisher rated for everything except kitchen fires so it should be ok.

TKS

Richard

[Paul Steinberg]

Just make sure that you use the right wheel chock on the right wheel. ;) You don't want to be left out in the cold by being disqualified..

[Ron Devies]

It is very important to not get them mixed up and put the left on the right and vice versa. Being a judge, I always check to see if the right chock is on the correct wheel. I would suggest you label them so as not to get confused.:rolleyes:

[John ED Renstrom]

I did forget to mention that not only right and left are a problem but for and aft also. don't put the front one in back. one would be asked to pick up his chocks and never darken the show field again. :rolleyes:

[Kent Dorsey]

Some of this is chocking information to me...

[Paul Steinberg]

This thread is chock full of good information. ;)

[Steve Lichtman]

Another good reason to come to meets: Last year, at Mt. Laurel, Paul Vickery gave away a lot of wheelchocks he had made from 4x4's.

...I got a new fire extinquisher rated for everything except kitchen fires so it should be ok...That's OK, you've got most everything but the kitchen sink in your ambulance! :cool:



Ohh, sorry, everything but the kitchen sink and airhorns! :eek:

[Richard Vyse]

It is very important to not get them mixed up and put the left on the right and vice versa. Being a judge, I always check to see if the right chock is on the correct wheel. I would suggest you label them so as not to get confused.:rolleyes:


But what is the differnce between the two?

Richard

[Dean Wilkinson]

It is very important to not get them mixed up and put the left on the right and vice versa. Being a judge, I always check to see if the right chock is on the correct wheel. I would suggest you label them so as not to get confused.:rolleyes:

Mine were labelled left and right on the bottom from the factory!

[Dan Herrick]

"But what is the differnce between the two?"

The right one goes on the driver's side (right) and the left goes on the passonger's side (left):rolleyes::D
If they have a rope or chain connecting them the right one has the connection on the right side and the left one has the connection on the left side. Simple right, and I think there's nothing left to be said about it!:p

[Paul Steinberg]

But what is the difference between the two?

Richard

It is the number of degrees of the angle from the top of the chock to the bottom of the chock in relationship to the circumference of the diameter of the wheel in relationship to the size of the tire, and its placement on the vehicle. It is also dependent on if the tire is filled with 70% nitrogen vs. 100% nitrogen. Which tire fill you use will depend on the rubber compounds in the tire itself. You will need to check with the tire manufacturer to see what specification that they require.

[Daniel Scully]

It is the number of degrees of the angle from the top of the chock to the bottom of the chock in relationship to the circumference of the diameter of the wheel in relationship to the size of the tire, and its placement on the vehicle. It is also dependent on if the tire is filled with 70% nitrogen vs. 100% nitrogen. Which tire fill you use will depend on the rubber compounds in the tire itself. You will need to check with the tire manufacturer to see what specification that they require.
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Also , remember that the spare wheel takes the OSHA / CARB / FEMA approved chock.;)

[Jerry Jacobson]

Got it! :o

[Richard Vyse]

Us southern folks are a little slow, we's get it now boys.

Richard

[Dean Wilkinson]

Us southern folks are a little slow, we's get it now boys.

Richard

Richard,

Just chock it up to breathing those embalming fluid fumes for too long.

[Rick Franklin]

and when Ed Renstrom says "coffie anyone?", its probably Chock Full Of nuts

[John ED Renstrom]

and when Ed Renstrom says "coffie anyone?", its probably Chock Full Of nuts

maybe not nuts but thinned with a little Bovine Excitement. one of the most powerful things on the face of the earth. something that promotes growth. no club should be with out it.

but you guys think this off the wall. having spent 20 some years in government service, I have gone over things this simple too many times for it to be funny.;)

[Steve Lichtman]

maybe not nuts but thinned with a little Bovine Excitement. one of the most powerful things on the face of the earth. Just what we need, some really excited cows! :eek:

[John ED Renstrom]

spell check strikes again. :eek:

[Greg Steffe]

Does anybody have a pair of boots I can borrow? It's getting pretty deep in here ! :eek:

[Richard Vyse]

Am I the only one who still is confused as to what the difference is between right and left? Perhaps I'm the slow one in the bunch. Off to Advance Auto to check them out.

Richard

[Paul Steinberg]

The left wheel chock has a 12.5 degree cut to the right, and the right wheel chock has a 12.5 degree cut to the left. You must accurately determine the diameter of the wheel with consideration of the proper inflation, so as to get the correct circumference referencing in relationship to the tire for the chock to properly fit. If you are having problems determining this, then check with the tire manufacture as to the rolling resistance of the tire in relationship to the ratio of the rear differential gears.
It is important to get them right, or you will be left out when it comes to the wheel chock judging event. This is particularly important if you are to be considered for any award of any type.

[Richard Vyse]

The left wheel chock has a 12.5 degree cut to the right, and the right wheel chock has a 12.5 degree cut to the left. You must accurately determine the diameter of the wheel with consideration of the proper inflation, so as to get the correct circumference referencing in relationship to the tire for the chock to properly fit. If you are having problems determining this, then check with the tire manufacture as to the rolling resistance of the tire in relationship to the ratio of the rear differential gears.
It is important to get them right, or you will be left out when it comes to the wheel chock judging event. This is particularly important if you are to be considered for any award of any type.

And I thought it was difficult to launch the Space Shuttle! :eek:

Richard

[John ED Renstrom]

And I thought it was difficult to launch the Space Shuttle! :eek:

Richard

thats easy you just push a button. the way to determin the right and left wheel chock is to. you close you eyes and pick one. :D

[Dwayne Brooks]

You guys are so mean to Richard... taking advantage of his "blonde roots" & picking on him! This one is the best rule to follow:

It is important to get them right, or you will be left out when it comes to the wheel chock judging event. This is particularly important if you are to be considered for any award of any type.

I'll explain it all to you in Flint buddy if you don't grasp it all by then...

[Richard Vyse]

You guys are so mean to Richard... taking advantage of his "blonde roots" & picking on him! This one is the best rule to follow:



I'll explain it all to you in Flint buddy if you don't grasp it all by then...

Thanks. I went to Advance Auto and guess what, they do have a right and a left chock. Right is yellow and left is orange so, make sure you all get it right. Appreciate the help and my new set look beautiful!

Richard

[Mike Stevens]

Wow! I leave for a few days to go have fun with procars and procar people and this place turns into a brand of coffee . Chock...full of nuts!
Mike