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Radargilb · 07-23-2020, 05:01 PM

We have a 33 ft 5th wheel with 3 slides and we full time. I've thought about setting our trailer on blocks up to the frame since we don't plan on going anywhere for a while. We're able to stay here for quite a while if we need to. My question is, while we have the trailer on blocks I thought about letting all the air out of the tires. Would that be good for them or should I just leave them like they are? I have them covered so they are not in the sun. Is it a bad idea to put the trailer on blocks or should I leave the weight on the tires? This is the longest we've ever stayed in one place without moving. I tried searching for an answer but couldn't find anything in the forum.
Thanks for the help.

dsnutes · 07-23-2020, 05:39 PM

Yours tires will probably time out before they wear out!

450Donn · 07-23-2020, 05:57 PM

By a long time do you mean 3 6 months or years? Less than a year, cover them to protect them from sun. If more than a year, cover them, and inspect them before going back on the road. Also be sure to check date codes and replace if their more than 5 years old.

JIMNLIN · 07-23-2020, 07:20 PM

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

A google show dozens of pages about tire care for short or long term storage.

My rv trailer isn't used from around nov 1st to around sometime in April. My trailer(s) sits in a shed on 2" X 8" boards out of the sun. I keep them pumped to max sidewall pressure (80 psi) during that time...and of course 24/7 when in use. I use LT tires and their good for 7-8 years and 50k-55k miles with no issues.

grindstone01 · 07-23-2020, 07:38 PM

It depends on how long the storage is.
For less than 6 months, just put boards under the tires to keep them off concrete or dirt and covered from the sun. For a year in storage, then take the weight off the tires. For more than a year storage, remove the tires and but them in heavy duty sealed plastic bags and store them in a cool dark place.

Like others posted, after 5 years of tires aging, the risk factor for tire failure will increase on a logarithmic scale.

bddadles · 07-24-2020, 05:14 AM

If possible I would park them on boards and just cover them up. Like was mentioned before you will age the tires out before you wear them out and don't go over 4 - 5 years before replacing them. Others will disagree with that time frame but I have had them come apart and they do terrible damage to the trailer. The hassle is much worse than just changing them out.

RV_TireMan · 07-24-2020, 05:39 AM

In response to your question - keep the tires out of the sun and do not use tire dressing (it causes the tire to absorb UV and shortens tire life), regarding letting the air out of the tires --- how long with the RV be on blocks. If the RV will be on blocks for 3 months, then no need letting the air out. If we are talking about a year - that's a different matter.
Hope this answers your question and safe travels to you and your family.