RV tires on cement
We are permanent campers and just had a pad poured. What is the best thing to use to put between the tires and Cement? Would those plastic blocks at camping world be strong enough for year round use? ...
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LONG TERM STORAGE
When tires are in regular use, the heat generated during
operation promotes longevity, as internal chemicals such
as anti-ozone protectant waxes have the opportunity to
warm up and protect the sidewall rubber. When a tire is
fitted to a wheel and put under load, but it is not regularly
used, the tire does not have an opportunity to “exercise”
and will prematurely age.
If a recreational vehicle is not driven regularly, care
must be taken to preserve the remaining life of the tires.
Best practices include:
1. Store the recreational vehicle in a cool, dry,
sealed garage, away from electric generators or
transformers. Do not store in an area where welding
is performed, or in a garage that has frequently used
electric motors.
2. Place a barrier between the tire and the storage
surface. Suitable barriers include plastic, plywood,
cardboard, or rubber floor mats.
3. Before storing the vehicles, thoroughly clean tires
with soap and water.
4. If outdoors, cover tires to block direct sunlight and
ultraviolet rays.
5.Inflate tires to the maximum inflation pressure
indicated on the sidewall.
6. If long term storage exceeds 3 months, consider
taking the recreational vehicle for monthly highway
drives (about one hour of operational time). Driving
the vehicle will give the tires an opportunity to
generate internal heat which will promote long life.
Before removing the vehicle from long term storage,
thoroughly inspect each tire, and restore all tires to the
proper inflation pressure.
When tires are in regular use, the heat generated during
operation promotes longevity, as internal chemicals such
as anti-ozone protectant waxes have the opportunity to
warm up and protect the sidewall rubber. When a tire is
fitted to a wheel and put under load, but it is not regularly
used, the tire does not have an opportunity to “exercise”
and will prematurely age.
If a recreational vehicle is not driven regularly, care
must be taken to preserve the remaining life of the tires.
Best practices include:
1. Store the recreational vehicle in a cool, dry,
sealed garage, away from electric generators or
transformers. Do not store in an area where welding
is performed, or in a garage that has frequently used
electric motors.
2. Place a barrier between the tire and the storage
surface. Suitable barriers include plastic, plywood,
cardboard, or rubber floor mats.
3. Before storing the vehicles, thoroughly clean tires
with soap and water.
4. If outdoors, cover tires to block direct sunlight and
ultraviolet rays.
5.Inflate tires to the maximum inflation pressure
indicated on the sidewall.
6. If long term storage exceeds 3 months, consider
taking the recreational vehicle for monthly highway
drives (about one hour of operational time). Driving
the vehicle will give the tires an opportunity to
generate internal heat which will promote long life.
Before removing the vehicle from long term storage,
thoroughly inspect each tire, and restore all tires to the
proper inflation pressure.
