Proper setup of the 5th Wheel on asphalt?
I have always been told that when parking the unit on asphalt one must put blocks/pads under the stabilizers. Does parking without cause the asphalt to sag/dimple? Patti asked a couple of days ago why...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
How Not to Store Your Tires per Goodyear http://www.goodyearrvtires.com/tire-storage.aspx
..Don't store tires in an area that is wet, oily or greasy
..Don't store tires where they are subjected to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures
..Don't store tires near electric motors or other ozone-generating sources
..Don't store tires on black asphalt or other heat-absorbent surfaces
.Don't store tires on or adjacent to highly reflective surfaces such as sand or snow.
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Major tire makers have their own recommendations on storing tires for long term and many sound like this from Cooper;http://us.coopertire.com/Tire-Safety/Tire-Safety-Tips/Storing-Tires.aspx
.."Avoid contact with petroleum-based products and/or other volatile solvents or substances."
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Some one says;
"I've never understood tires on any surface either. Don't we all park our cars and trucks on asphalt all the time?"
Keep in mind parking for a few days or over nite isn't parking long term for maybe months at a time such as our RV trailer with close to max weights on them.
I use wood blocks under my landing jacks on any surface at all times.
I believe the quote is for tires not on the vehicle.
