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ChiefJohn

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Posted: 05/11/08 04:24pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

We use them on the 5th wheel and TV when parked and not traveling.



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Posted: 05/11/08 09:54pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

We use tire covers when stored.


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Cheap & nasty. Canvas paint drop cloths wrapped & tied around the wheels. The trailer is in a storage yard, not a showroom. Besides, air can pass through the canvas.


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rvanvoo wrote:

...I would like to know if I need covers when my slides come out over the tires on both sides.
If your tires are always out of the sun, you don't need covers.


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I also use them all the time unless we just camping for a weekend.


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Hi All.

We have used some kind of tire protection on all of the different RV's that we have owned over the last 40+ years. Anything to keep the sun off of them is good. It really does make your tires last longer. UV is a real tirer killer. And, an even better way to keep your entire RV looking like new, for many many years, is to build a Covered RV Port to keep your RV in. Even with this, we still cover all of our 5ers tires, even the spare tire. Our Covered RV Port was built, so the sun basically never sees the sun at all. Our 5er is now 12 years young, and still in Mint Condition. Good Luck, Happy Camping, Dan & Jill


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ryanallie1, I’m envious. I wish I had that option.

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If you decide to get some, may I suggest that you get the type that has the spring rod inside of them that will hold them in place without the use of cords or bungies. No need to lay down on the cold hard ground if you don't have to.

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I use mine when parked at home,just watch out for black widows,,,they like to hide inside the covers....





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Had my rig for over 6 years, never once did I cover them. Course, I changed tires after the first 3 years. I probably should have covered them, but just didnt. Never had a flat though and now my rig has been sold.


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