Surprisingly, but asearch of the Forum could not locate any previous topics on this one. Thus I am referring to the experts.
Our fifth wheel is sitting in Florida where we will be for 4-months. The site is grassed with an adjacent concrete pad and is level not requiring any blocking at the time of setting up.
Discussions with other rversgenerate different opinions on not only how to prolong and maintain safe tire life when parked for an extended period of time, but also whether or not you need abarrier between the grass and the tires when stationary for an extended period such as 4-5 months. This being a level site (side to side) the tires should not suffer any stress in the sidewalls.
I understand from other research that we should avoid parking on any petroleum surface such as asphalt or any other hot surface. In addition we should avoid storing on frozen ground. The latter should not be a currentfactor or at leastwe hope not
. Abarrier would be required in all these situations. Also know that correct tire pressure preserves normal tire life. On the other hand, exposure to sunlight and ozone are known to result in premature tire death. Proper fitting tire covers can help control these negatives.
Anxious to hear what you have to say.
Charlie
Our fifth wheel is sitting in Florida where we will be for 4-months. The site is grassed with an adjacent concrete pad and is level not requiring any blocking at the time of setting up.
Discussions with other rversgenerate different opinions on not only how to prolong and maintain safe tire life when parked for an extended period of time, but also whether or not you need abarrier between the grass and the tires when stationary for an extended period such as 4-5 months. This being a level site (side to side) the tires should not suffer any stress in the sidewalls.
I understand from other research that we should avoid parking on any petroleum surface such as asphalt or any other hot surface. In addition we should avoid storing on frozen ground. The latter should not be a currentfactor or at leastwe hope not
. Abarrier would be required in all these situations. Also know that correct tire pressure preserves normal tire life. On the other hand, exposure to sunlight and ozone are known to result in premature tire death. Proper fitting tire covers can help control these negatives.Anxious to hear what you have to say.
Charlie
