Wood or no wood?

[58Vette]

For those of us who put our class A’s up for the winter, do you recommend putting wood on the ground for the tires to set on during winter? Or is that just a false statement that it helps preserves the tires?
We have a 31’ 2017 Newmar Bay Star, which we love!!
Thanks.

[soonerdave]

Originally Posted by 58Vette

For those of us who put our class A’s up for the winter, do you recommend putting wood on the ground for the tires to set on during winter? Or is that just a false statement that it helps preserves the tires?
We have a 31’ 2017 Newmar Bay Star, which we love!!
Thanks.

Best thing is lava rock since it allows water to drain away from the tires. Easy to get at most home improvement stores, one bag under each wheel is plenty.

[nothermark]

I'm using wood. Basically I cut up a 4x4 pressure treated handy panel. The issue seems to be getting a moisture barrier between the ashphalt.stone.concrete, dirt and the tire. That also gets some vertical clearance for those small surface puddles. Rubber will admit some moisture over time so the less there is the less chance of intrusion.

[Bigd9]

Here is an interesting article I just found:
https://winnebagoind.com/resources/s...ur%20Tires.pdf


Another article:
https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/tire-storage.aspx

I park on a well drained crushed rock driveway without wood. If you are parking on a concrete driveway and you don't want black foot prints left on the concrete then a thin piece of wood or plastic will eliminate the black spot.

[Cat320]

Here's a quote from my Michelin manual, "Michelin recommends placing a barrier (cardboard, plastic or plywood) between the tire and the storage surface."

[58Vette]

Thanks so much Bigd9

[Gary RVRoamer]

IMO, no need if the surface is well-drained, e.g. the rock already mentioned, dry sand, etc. Or dry, well-cured concrete either. Many norther US soils, though, have fairly high clay or similar content that doesn't drain worth a darn.

If you put something between tires and the surface, make sure that "something" doesn't have nasty chemicals in it, e.g. some pressure treated woods, creosote, asphalt shingles, etc.

[stang37]

I store my coach inside on concrete. Therefore I purchase 2 horse stall rubber mats and cut to fit my tire locations. Recommendations go both ways so whats a few bucks one way or the other. The rubber pad give me peace of mind.

Sold by Tractor Supply down south. 4 ft. x 6 ft. x 3/4 in. Thick Rubber Stall Mat

[WillandJane]

I use half inch thick plastic blocks specifically made to be a barrier for the tires every time I park for for more than a few days no matter what the surface I am on.

WDK