Some time back I read an article that addressed the issue of tire flattening from long term rig storage on hard surface and that such flattening can weaken internal tire structure. Suggested a couple of options, one being jacking the rig up to take the load off the tires and another was some type of a tire cradle to spread out the impact of tire load. Any comments, thoughts or ideas from the group? Thanks!
Ian, 2015 MB, Silver Fox
Seattle
I don't know about any "tire cradle"; all I know to do to avoid tire flattening during the down time is to take the rig out and drive it around for a while every couple of weeks or as often as it's feasible. The area where my rig is kept is a concrete surface; I use inexpensive plastic kitchen cutting mats under the tires.
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During the RV season (everything except Dec, Jan, Feb) for me, I try to drive the RV every few weeks.
Over the winter, I use my HWH jacks to take some load off of the tires. I don't know if really makes any difference.
RV Doctor: OK to use hydraulic levelers when RV is stored? - RV Travel (https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-doctor-hydraulic-levelers-rvt-924/)
Rich
We rotate the spot sitting on the ground if we sit more than a few months. I track the bottom spot so when we return from an outing we use a different spot at the bottom.
Jane
Yes I try to take the motorhome for a drive every few weeks, but I don't track the spots. Your link to the late Gary Bunzer reminded me of his many useful articles he left behind. R.I.P. RonB