Care of Tires for Long Term Storage
In a recent article I read on how to care for tires during long term storage, it said to block the tires. Does this mean to lift them off the ground and support the axles? If so, does anyone do this? ...
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Our 11200 lb 5th wheel RV usually sits from late Oct through March. The tires sit on 2x8"x36" long in the RV shed.
I slide my 12 ton stubby hyd jack under the end of each axle tube and rotate the tires 30 degrees or so a couple of times a winter.
I use LT tires on all of my trailers including the RV. I run the RV tires usually around 7 years on average and 45k-55k miles. LTs on my equipment and flatbed trailers 8+ years as they sit empty , out of the sun, much of the time anymore.
Years ago when the biggest camping trailer (RV) was in the 22'-24' range ,most were less than 20', many folks jacked the trailer off the tires for winter storage. Todays trailers are much larger/heavier = much more dangerous for the average Joe to do the job and do it safely.
I slide my 12 ton stubby hyd jack under the end of each axle tube and rotate the tires 30 degrees or so a couple of times a winter.
I use LT tires on all of my trailers including the RV. I run the RV tires usually around 7 years on average and 45k-55k miles. LTs on my equipment and flatbed trailers 8+ years as they sit empty , out of the sun, much of the time anymore.
Years ago when the biggest camping trailer (RV) was in the 22'-24' range ,most were less than 20', many folks jacked the trailer off the tires for winter storage. Todays trailers are much larger/heavier = much more dangerous for the average Joe to do the job and do it safely.
