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Eagle424
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Dec 30, 2015

Storing TT for winter

I'm storing my TT in my yard for the winter. The problem is, I don't have a completely level area anywhere. Will it be ok sitting on a grade that's probably 6-8" from being level? If not, what do you recommend for long term storage?

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  • That's a great idea! I do not have Lynx levelers, or any levelers, for that matter, since I just bought the camper yesterday. But I may do something similar with the plywood and some 2x8s or similar, just to get it close. I'm not sure yet. I guess it really depends on what I'm gonna do inside it over the winter and if I need it to be level-er.
  • My storage area next to my house not level either. I bought 2- 4X8 sheets of pressure treated 1" plywood at HD and had them ripped in half lengthwise then laid them one on top of other allowing 4 inches stair stepping, one a little behind the next to make a 2ft X 8 ft ramp, 4" thick Then I put my Lynx leveler blocks on top of that for each axle ( 3 high pyramid) so my low side is now 7 " higher and totally level and both axles and tires supported equally. This is good to do if you will be extending your slideout or testing your fridge during off season as neither should be operated if TT is not level. Looks better too level...I hate crooked pictures in my home and crooked TT's!
  • I have wedges of firewood between the tires, on both sides. I figured that would hold it still. I put some temporary pieces of flat scrap wood down for now under the tires but in the last day, the cement brick under the tongue has sunk a little, so I'm working on getting something to put under that, for a wider area, so it doesn't sink any more.
  • 2x6 or larger with a 2x4 stop nailed to it has worked for me. Just find a good way to insure it can't roll away.
  • It'll be in grass. So, since I just got it yesterday, I'm trying to figure out what to put under the wheels and tongue to keep it from sinking.
  • Not a bad thing at all. It will assist in water run off, and snow and ice melt run off. As stated previously, if not close to level, refrain from powering up and using the fridge. Now... how many days until spring?? I'm anxious already!
  • Eagle, hey neighbor !

    I cant think of anything that would be effected. Will it be in the grass or on concrete?
  • Thanks for the vote of confidence. My cousin says the same thing. Water runoff helps the roof, apparently. I just didn't know if that 6-8" would do more harm than the water runoff would do good.
  • I store my TT out of level. There is not a level spot in my yard. I'm in East Tennessee so no one has a level spot (well some might). Might help the water run off. Just don't use the referigator. You should be okay.