Winter Storage - Tire Care

lapowers57

I did some searches on this topic and could not find What I was looking for.  If the information is somewhere on the site please point me to it.  If it is not there, hopefully someone can help me.

I live in Connecticut and we do have winter here.  My T@B is stored on my driveway with a cover from the Tear Drop Shop.  I have winterized the ALDE, put antifreeze in the p traps and put the battery in the basement with a trickle charger.  Is there something I should do to protect the tires for the winter?  If I don't get any additional info I will probably keep the tires up to pressure and take the trailer around the block once a month to change the tire's contact point with the driveway.

Thanks and wishing everyone a happy new year with many nights spent in your T@B.

Dalehelman

You could remove some of the load on your tires by lowering the tongue all the way. Then lower your rear stabilizers to the ground. Then raise the tongue. That will reduce the weight on the tires. Then lower the front stabilizers. 

lapowers57

Sounds reasonable to me.  Thanks.

wizard1880

Even if you didn't take any precautions at all, the tires will still be serviceable within their 6 year lifespan.  Personally I'd camp more and worry less.

If the camper was stored in Arizona or another hot summer climate, it would make sense to shade them, but don't cover or wrap them--moisture can get caught in them and cause rotting.

Geo

My solution was to use a cheap round plastic snow sled to shade the south facing tire from the sun. It fit perfectly under the edge of the fender. Only lasted one season as the sun caused the plastic to deteriorate.

wizard1880

Better the sled than the tire

A piece of painted plywood should give a few years of service.