Should I move my 5er just to move it?
When staying somewhere for an extended period (several months) should I hook up and move/haul the 5er every once in a while? How often?
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Yes, in the Northern States campers will sit all winter and never move. In the winter, I don't go more than 2-3 months without moving it (it sits in my driveway). Our last camp is usually the end of October. We then do winter camps and go to Florida over Christmas and South Carolina early March.
Sometimes, in-between, I will simply go ahead and hitch up and take the camper for a 15 or 20 mile "ride" to keep the tires from getting flat spots, and keep the camper "exercised."
I don't know if this is REALLY necessary, but it makes me feel better knowing the bearings, the tires, the suspension is getting a little work out.
Keeping the tires rolling will also help prevent dry rot too.
But, I do know a lot of folks put their campers on seasonal - permanent sites and they never move too.
Sometimes, in-between, I will simply go ahead and hitch up and take the camper for a 15 or 20 mile "ride" to keep the tires from getting flat spots, and keep the camper "exercised."
I don't know if this is REALLY necessary, but it makes me feel better knowing the bearings, the tires, the suspension is getting a little work out.
Keeping the tires rolling will also help prevent dry rot too.
But, I do know a lot of folks put their campers on seasonal - permanent sites and they never move too.
