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11-19-2006, 02:45 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mount Joy
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #4441
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Tire Pressure During Winter Storage
I know that you're supposed to reduce the tire pressure on the unit during extended storage periods to avoid flat spots. Does anyone know the recommended pressure?
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11-19-2006, 03:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texico
Posts: 1,917
M.O.C. #6150
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Rudi and Ellen,
I don't think I would lower the air pressure for storage. I would put it away with the pressure set the same as if I were towing it. I would also check on it once in awhile to make sure it didn't have a flat. Sitting with a flat for very long WILL ruin the tire.
Several years ago, when most tires were bias ply, they would get flat spots on them from sitting in one position. Depending on temperature, it could happen overnight. With today's radial tires, the thump, thump, thump, of flat spots is a thing of the past. If you are worried about it, set it on blocks with the tires off the ground.
Just my opinion, Glenn or someone else may have more to add.
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11-19-2006, 03:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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I agree with Lonnie, keep the tires at normal pressure and either put on blocks or park on pieces of wood to keep the ground moisture away from the tires.
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11-19-2006, 03:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brownsburg
Posts: 1,186
M.O.C. #5634
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I agree with Lonnie, park unit with 2x6 or 2x8 under the wheels. I'm not even sure it is necessary to put blocks under axles.
And 8.1 if you don't quit pulling your monti up and down those hills in the picture you are going to tear it apart.
Man that is a pretty site, I could sit and look at that all day.
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11-19-2006, 06:37 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mount Joy
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #4441
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Thanks for the info guys. The idea about putting the wheels on wooden blocks, I'm not so sure about. Wood will soak up moisture (from rain/snow)and retain it much more so than the ground...and the moisture can also freeze within the wood. I think I'll just keep them inflated on the driveway. Thanks again.
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11-19-2006, 12:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Phil, I had a heck of time getting up that hill but boy was the ride down wild. That's Cedar Breaks in Utah. What a beautiful state.
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11-19-2006, 05:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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I put my coach away for winter with 80 psi in all 4 tires. Also put max pressure in each of the other trailers tires I have as well.
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11-19-2006, 06:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 749
M.O.C. #2165
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A trucker friend who does a lot of RVing suggested that I put the trailer on blocks to take the load off the tires and reduce the tire pressure by about half. He says this reduces the stress on the tires and extends their life (but not beyond the magical 6 year limit). I think I've heard that recommendation before, but not recently.
Bob
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11-20-2006, 12:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Advise from an old tireman-----------
Back when we had bias ply NYLON cord tires we had flat spotting on tires that sat for any length of time. Even in the winter on a particularly cold night we had flat spotting. It was like driving on a washboard until the tire heated up enough to round themselves out again. This may be what these folks are referring to but with the advent of polyester cord and radial ply tires the flat spotting no longer occurres. Many years ago they recommended REMOVING the tireand wheels and storing them in a cool dark spot in the basement. Even away from florescent lighting. With the new rubber compounds and construction most all of that advise has gone away.
Storing any vehicle DOES NOT require anything special being done to the tires.
Blockage---As far as placing something under the tires during storage, I would want something under them if I was sitting on soil. Be it dirt or grass but only to keep them clean or to stop the tires from settling into a rut. On hard packed gravel or stone or concrete I would do nothing.
Tire covers---If you feel it necessary you can cover them for protection from light but covered or not a tire will begin to show signs of age with 5 to 7 years. Personally I wouldn't bother covering any tire and again I would use that money for something I really want.
Air Pressure---Tires should ALWAYS be inflated to the proper air pressure and storage doesn't change that. Store your vehicle, TV or trailer, at the same tire pressure as when you are driving/towing that vehicle. For the first month I would check the tire pressure weekly. If they were found to have no leaking during the first month than I would begin to check the pressure monthly.
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11-20-2006, 01:41 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mount Joy
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #4441
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Thanks Glenn! That' sounds like good advise from an old tired man. If you remember, we were going to meet in Florida last year. But apparently both of us had changes in our plans. You had mentionsd that you were origionally from Reading. We're from Mount Joy, near Lancaster. Maybe we'll run into each other this year. We'll be staying in Fort Myers for 2 month (starting in mid January) and 1 month at Beverly Beach (south of St. Augustine)thereafter.
Thanks again for the great update on tires...and Happy Travels!
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11-20-2006, 01:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
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M.O.C. #4890
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Glenn, thanks for some more great advice. I have been doing what you said for years but it is nice to hear from pros like you and Lonnie that we are doing it right. Take care.
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