Blocking up camper for the winter
We are new at camping and have a travel trailer with tandem axles. When I store the camper I would like to block the axles as to have the tires off the ground. What would be the best way to do this?...
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I did that the first year I owned a 5th wheel. The following year and there after I left the tires on for another ten years. I retired and took the same trailer on a prolonged trip out west from New York. I had no trouble with the tires and never replaced them before finally trading in that unit.
If your still concerned, :h you can always move the tires about a foot once in a while when it's in storage to avoid cupping, but personally I'd leave it alone. There are thousands of RV's left in storage and I've never seen any of them with the tires off, so there really isn't any need to worry. You can cover them to avoid sun damage, especially in the southwestern states.
The biggest problem for tires comes from overloading the trailer beyond the tires (and rims) limits. :S
If you still feel it's necessary, you can buy four jack stands at the local auto parts or maybe even wallmart or online. Store the wheels flat on the ground and cover them. :C
If your still concerned, :h you can always move the tires about a foot once in a while when it's in storage to avoid cupping, but personally I'd leave it alone. There are thousands of RV's left in storage and I've never seen any of them with the tires off, so there really isn't any need to worry. You can cover them to avoid sun damage, especially in the southwestern states.
The biggest problem for tires comes from overloading the trailer beyond the tires (and rims) limits. :S
If you still feel it's necessary, you can buy four jack stands at the local auto parts or maybe even wallmart or online. Store the wheels flat on the ground and cover them. :C
