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splashback
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Jul 11, 2014

Travel Trailer on permanent site

I have my TT at a permenent site. It is currently just sitting on the ground with x-chocks on the tires and the stabilizers on cinder blocks.
My question is- is it OK for the tires to just be sitting on the ground/dirt, or should I put pressure treated boards under the tires?
Thanks
  • JJBIRISH wrote:
    the tires should be on boards or concrete stepping stones to prevent them from settling into the ground/mud… there are a lot of ways to stabilize... …


    Same with my seasonal site setup as well....
  • Put tire covers on and enjoy. Being set up permanent in an RV is know big deal on the tires. Every trailer is permanent 24/7 .
  • When you say permanent, is that 27/7/365 with no intent to ever move?

    If that is the case, it's probably not that important what you do but you might consider just putting the whole thing up on blocks and putting the tires under a tarp under the center to minimize UV damage (even stored that way age will eventually get them but not as quickly).
  • the tires should be on boards or concrete stepping stones to prevent them from settling into the ground/mud…
    there are a lot of ways to stabilize including as you are now doing that are acceptable… its all in how much time and effort you want to invest to do more…

    myself I spent enough time in RV’s I don’t even notice the movement, nor do I find it troublesome…
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    Mine spends time at two seasonals, one summer and the other winter. I use the plastic 'lego' blocks under each tire on top of 2"x8" boards to keep the legos from sinking into the ground. I also pump the tires to 10 psi over max.
  • I would put the frame on RR ties and get most of the load off the tires. This will be a very solid setup. Don't need the stabilizers.
  • Mine is on a permanent site in the dirt but tires are on 2x12 PT boards. Has worked well for many years.
  • I've got PT under mine. Really dont think it slowes down the deteriorating process, but will help with the settling or sinking of the tries in the dirt.