want-a-be
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Was wanting to know what is the best product to install under RV wheels for long stays. Was thinking of 2x12 pressure treated but didn't know if there is something better?
Thanks for any and all comments!
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pkunk
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2x12 most likely will crack if on the slightest uneven ground. Best would be treated (green) exterior 3/4" plywood, glued & screwed in a couple of layers and those can be made in a wider & longer set for the rear duals.
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dupreet
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I use 2x6 pieces. If got a couple that are about 3 1/2' long that are pressure treat that normally hit the dirty first. The rest is regular 2x6 stock.
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wolfe10
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If all you want is to isolate the tires from the ground, some throw away pieces of 3/8" plywood sized to support the whole tire (front) and both tires (rear) work well.
If you are using these to level, go with Paul's (pkunk's) suggestion, as they would be much less likely to crack.
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JcoFS3500
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I built my pads out of 2 layers of 3/4" pressure treated plywood screwed together to make 1-1/2" thick pads. 30"x30" for the rear & 30"x18" for the front. 2 years and still good as when I built them, just dirtier. The reason for going so thick was to keep the coach from sinking in soft ground. Figured that thinner would just crack as the tire sank.
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rvrepairnut
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want-a-be wrote:Was wanting to know what is the best product to install under RV wheels for long stays. Was thinking of 2x12 pressure treated but didn't know if there is something better?
Thanks for any and all comments!
2 by 12 is more than adaquite.been usng it for years,I have used it under my jacks also and never had it crack so pretty doubtfull it would crack under the wheel weight on solid ground
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fordsooperdooty
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Ground moisture is a big cause of damage to long term parked RV's.
Moisture can be trapped inside and between the wood and the tires.
Keep the tires aired up, keep them dry and if possible drive the vehicle on occassion to re-distribute the natural waxes added to the rubber when made.
This prevents aging, cracking, etc. Keep the tires sprayed with 303 Aerospace spray to prevent UV and ozone damage. Covering them also helps.
And use these..they're inert plastic, they are a complete system, including chocks and ramps, keeps Lynxthe tires off the ground, dry and air circulating.
PLUS these guys have supurb customer service!
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Nomadac
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The only long term parking I do is in my driveway(concrete and asphalt) or Versa Tube RV Port with gravel. I use 3/4" exterior pressure treated plywood 2 pcs. 24"x24" for rear duals and 12"x24" for frt. wheels I have painted both with ext. porch paint to keep them easier to clean, if needed. They have worked great for me.
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Thanks for all the information. I think I will go with the 3/4 pressure treated plywood, less weight and can go 24x24 for rear wheels.
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down home
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What the others said about glued and screwed marine or exterior plywood with paint.
I'm using 2x14 pieces. They work alright until they get wet. I painted them sorta. They split. They are heavy but so is the coach.
The plywood is heavy too but stronger and won't split. Too lazy to get around to makin them yet.
I saw what I needed on a big Electric utility truck. Large and thick plastic with ropes on the end.
Tain't cheap Mcgee.
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