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MEET THE CHOKKA
Now and then , I come across a product that seems particularly useful . Such was the case with the Black Jack Trailer Jack Chokka . Is this product basically a glorified wheel chock ? Well , yes . And no . It is indeed a wheel chock designed for tandem-axle trailers , but it will completely eliminate wheel movement in either direction .
I had no experience with the Chokka when I pulled it out of its box for the first time . I attempted to set it up without using the instructions , and quickly learned that the instructions were useful ( as they often are ). Once I bothered to read them , I had the Chokka set up in moments .
It comes in two parts , each part connected to a zinc-plated wedge / chock . It ’ s simply a matter of connecting the two parts together , placing them in position between the two wheels on your preferred side of the caravan , and stepping on it . It ’ s difficult to explain in words . Your best bet is to watch the video .
The arms of the Chokka are powder-coated steel , and the steel lanyard ( coated in protective rubber ) allows you to disengage the Chokka and lift it , with no additional bending required .
It suits tandem-axle trailers / caravans with wheel spacings of between 400 and 600mm – the vast majority .
Being made of steel , the Chokka does have a little heft to it – it weighs 3.5kg – but it certainly feels like a sturdy product . Stepping on the mechanism ensures the chocks / wedges become tucked very securely and tightly against the rubber of the tyres . It is even lockable . We just grabbed a padlock from Bunnings and it worked a treat .
The Black Jack Trailer Jack Chokka costs $ 98.50 , or $ 188 for a pair . Sure , you can always just use a block of wood or a plastic chock to prevent rolling , but they won ’ t do the job as well as this product .
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