Wheel chocks are one of the most important safety items for anyone with a truck, trailer or caravan. They are designed to prevent unintentional movements such as rolling or overturning and can be used in many situations such as levelling out the caravan on an uneven campsite slope or simply parking your freestanding trailer in a secure spot.

It's important that you do not use any make-shift chocks such as a brick or a piece of wood as these are not manufactured to the right size.

There are a few simple rules to follow to ensure you place a wheel chock properly but before you throw them under a tyre, it's important that you first ensure that the chock size is correct. Smaller tyre diameter means a narrower chock while larger tyres will require wider chocks. Additionally, a heavier vehicle will need a larger chock than a lighter vehicle. Once you've found the right chock for your vehicle, you'll need to learn how to position it correctly. For maximum efficiency and safety, you should always ensure the chock is centred and square with the tyre as well as snug against it. Although it is recommended to not park your trailer or caravan on steep slopes and to use chocks on flat surfaces, if you're on a downhill grade, position the chocks in front of the wheels while an uphill grade requires the chocks to be placed behind the rear wheels. When you are on a level grade, you will need chocks on either side of a single tyre. It's also recommended to use chocks in pairs. Refer to the vehicle's manual (caravan, trailer, RV, truck, car, etc.) on how many chocks are required and whether the chocks are suitable for the weight of your vehicle.

Among our range of boating, camping and fishing equipment, BCF also stock a variety of caravan essentials beyond wheel chocks and levelling ramps. You can shop online and instore for caravan electrical needs such as power cables and leads, plumbing fittings, towing mirrors and awnings, coverings, floor matting and privacy screens!.