Tires and winter storage

Dalehelman

If you plan on storing your trailer for several months this winter consider taking some of the weight off of your tires. By using the four stabilizer jacks. First lower the tongue as far as possible. Next extend the rear stabilizers to the ground. Then raise the tongue until most or even all of the weight is off of the tires. Lower the front stabilizers. This will allow the stress on the tires to be equal around the circumference and side walls. 

Disclaimer: Please if you are not comfortable with this idea don’t do it. It has worked well for me over the years.

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Why?

Estancio

As I recall, bias ply tires are particularly known to "flat spot" when parked in one place for weeks or months at a time. Taking the weight off the tires helps prevent this. Radial tires are not as susceptible to flat spotting. 

Homebodyatheart

Thanks for this @Dalehelman! The learning curve never ends, but it's still a lot of fun!