thecampingman
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I think crushed rock would be the best place to park for the winter. Because it give the best drainage. I know tires parked in mud will ruin so I suspect it's the water that does the damage. Wood and concrete stays wet.
I know classic car collectors jack them up off of the tires for storage. So it must be better than having them sit with weight on them. But we really don't expect camper tires to last 20 years or more.
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wandering1
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Do the rocks freeze?
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just me
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Put a non-absorbing material between the tire and the surface you park on. Wood holds moisture, concrete does to, to some degree. Some use plastic cutting boards I use plastic place mats between the concrete and tire. But its your choice, you asked and this is what my information to me has been. And I have passed it along for education.
This was brought up in Trailer Life a while back and this was the answer that was delivered.
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laknox
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4*phun*2 wrote:Better on rock than on wood or concrete. The wood and concrete will hold moisture against the tires crushed rock won't.
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alot depends on what kinda rock an how well its packed Id guess, pea gravel or river stones doing less damage Id think, also vehicle weight, but I did have some tires on a half loaded trailer for awhile that kept the impressions of crushed stones in the tread till I wore it off pulling it around,, maybe they was cheap tires I dont know
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45Ricochet
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We would recommend the following steps in storing a vehicle:
1. Make sure the floor / ground surface is free of any petroleum product contamination (Oil, grease, fuel, etc.) since petroleum products will attack rubber and can cause significant damage to compound characteristics.
2. Thoroughly clean your tires with soap and water.
3. Place a barrier such as plastic, cardboard, or plywood between the tires and the ground surface.
4. Cover your tires to block out direct sunlight and ultra violet rays.
5. Do not store the vehicle in close proximity to steam pipes, electrical generators or animal manure since these accelerate oxidation of the rubber.
6. Make sure your tires are fully inflated with air.
7. When the vehicle is ready to go back into service, inspect the tires for excessive cracking in both the sidewall and tread area and check all tire air pressures. Tires will normally lose about 2 PSI per month so you should expect to find the pressures lower than when you put the vehicle into storage. Re-inflate the tires to the correct air pressure before operation.
Mine is parked inside on a gravel pad with 3/4 plywood under the tires. Helps in the spring thaw also.
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This is the stuff that I park my trailer on. http://catalog.century-composites.com/category/fiberglass-grating?&gclid=CNnu2_Tor6wCFQR9hwodz0IuvA
The one I have is the yellow color with narrow openings.
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newk
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I park mine on crushed rock. I'm not saying this is the best solution, but I always just kick the rock to make a little mound and put the tires on that. At least it helps keep them up out of any puddles of water, and they do sink with time.
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C Schomer
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I store mine on jack stands to get the weight off the tires and ezflex. I never did it before but I might let some air out of the tires.
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