RV on Jack Stands?

[sgoharley]

I am new RV owner. Is there any benefit to putting RV up on jack stands to relieve pressure on tires during the winter.

[babock]

Goodyear recommends removing the weight off the tires if you can.


Look at last section:
https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/tire-storage.aspx

[NJKris]

Probably depends on weight. I have not when winterizing my camper but it is only 4k lbs across 2 wheels and the tongue jack. I never have on my Corvette, and tires are always fine.

[D W]

Back in the day when all tires were bias ply, that was the school of thought, along with deflating the tires to prevent dry rot while in storage. Fast forward to the world of radial tires and enhanced tire compounds, it's no longer an issue.

Some die hard rodders and car enthusiasts still honor the practice to safeguard their tires and suspensions.

Totally up to you.

[NJKris]

Some die hard rodders and car enthusiasts still honor the practice to safeguard their tires and suspensions.

And even that has changed. I was told letting the car NOT sit on the suspension, at least in the 7th gen Corvette could damage it. I actually over inflate my Vette tires when it sits for a very long time to prevent any 'flat spots'.

[TitanMike]

My plans for winter storage of my trailer are to bring it with me as I go south for warmer weather (but no A/C).

Rolling tires gather no flat spots.

[BobHanke]

I was told last year when replacing my tires that had sidewall cracks but sufficient tread, that it is good idea to take the vehicle out about once a month to exercise the tires. Cover the tires when not in use too.

[kenandterry]

Originally Posted by NJKris

And even that has changed. I was told letting the car NOT sit on the suspension, at least in the 7th gen Corvette could damage it. I actually over inflate my Vette tires when it sits for a very long time to prevent any 'flat spots'.

Are you sure you’ve got the proper speed rating tires on the Rockwood to be towed by your Vette?

Just asking.

[Bluepill]

Originally Posted by kenandterry

Are you sure you’ve got the proper speed rating tires on the Rockwood to be towed by your Vette?

Just asking.

A tire with a Z (Y) rating ought to do:

When the Y-speed rating indicated in a service description is enclosed in parentheses, such as 285/35ZR19 (99Y), the top speed of the tire has been tested in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h indicated by the service description as shown below:

285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h
285/35ZR19 (99Y) in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h




Don't know about those Chinese wheel bearings, however.



Getting back on track, dealers often have vehicles and trailers in stock for over a year, and they never have them raised off the ground. I never saw a problem with modern tires related to long storage on the ground.

[NJKris]

This would be ideal. It is true that tires that are 'exercised' will last longer, but I'm not uncovering and hitching up to do this! At least protect them from sunlight. UV rays are the death of everything, especially rubber based stuff.

Originally Posted by BobHanke

I was told last year when replacing my tires that had sidewall cracks but sufficient tread, that it is good idea to take the vehicle out about once a month to exercise the tires. Cover the tires when not in use too.

[PaGroundhog]

I suggest you read the warning labels on the stabilizer jack. Mine says not to use the jacks to raise the tires off the ground. It could cause damage to the camper near the entry door.

[babock]

Originally Posted by PaGroundhog

I suggest you read the warning labels on the stabilizer jack. Mine says not to use the jacks to raise the tires off the ground. It could cause damage to the camper near the entry door.

I don't think anyone said anything about stabilizer jacks

[PaGroundhog]

Originally Posted by babock

I don't think anyone said anything about stabilizer jacks

The point is.... the manufacturer does not want the weight of the camper solely on stands. Be it on the stabilizers or jack stands. If you put 4 on each side you may get away with that but since jack stands do not have fine tuning, good luck getting them all to carry weight.

[babock]

Originally Posted by PaGroundhog

The point is.... the manufacturer does not want the weight of the camper solely on stands. Be it on the stabilizers or jack stands. If you put 4 on each side you may get away with that but since jack stands do not have fine tuning, good luck getting them all to carry weight.

You put them near the axles...not an issue. We are also taking about motorhomes here.

[sgoharley]

Putting a jack stand near each wheel and just taking some weight off the tires I would think would help

[RacerRalph]

Originally Posted by BobHanke

I was told last year when replacing my tires that had sidewall cracks but sufficient tread, that it is good idea to take the vehicle out about once a month to exercise the tires. Cover the tires when not in use too.

I to exercise our Class C monthly Having the vehicle on jack stands would make that quite a task.

[Feel Swift]

Originally Posted by sgoharley

I am new RV owner. Is there any benefit to putting RV up on jack stands to relieve pressure on tires during the winter.

Putting it on stands would depend on how complicated you want to make it. The chassis and RV manufacturer does not put the chassis on stands before they do the build so it may have sat on without stands for a year or longer. The RV manufacturer does not put it on stands after the build. The dealer does not put it on stands.

[Mike223]

Originally Posted by NJKris

And even that has changed. I was told letting the car NOT sit on the suspension, at least in the 7th gen Corvette could damage it. I actually over inflate my Vette tires when it sits for a very long time to prevent any 'flat spots'.

I was told by RV Repair club that you should put the max psi in for the winter. My GY Endurance calls for max 65 psi. I usually run them at 50 psi.
Mike

[BehindBars]

I have tires on seasonally used items like the motorhome, boat trailer, cargo trailer, mower, etc. I've never put a vehicle or equipment on stands. I never have tire problems, just normal wear from use. Taking the time and trouble to lift the weight off of tires simply can't be justified. Don't bother.

[newRVer]

Originally Posted by BehindBars

I have tires on seasonally used items like the motorhome, boat trailer, cargo trailer, mower, etc. I've never put a vehicle or equipment on stands. I never have tire problems, just normal wear from use. Taking the time and trouble to lift the weight off of tires simply can't be justified. Don't bother.

I think this is generally true in most cases but other factors could change that.
I.e.

1. Whats is the winter climate like where you are parked?
2. What kind of surface are you parked on?
3. How many months will the RV be parked without moving?
4. Etc.

In my case I keep my RV parked on some planks during the winter and once a month start the generator and engine and actually move the rv a few feet forward and then back a few feet more or less than I moved. This tends to change the contact point on the tire so that it's not constantly parked on the same few inches of tire. Also, I'm generally only parked constantly from December till March for a total of 3-4 months which is not too long. However, if I had to park the RV for 6 months or more without moving it I might think about some other options.