Storing Trailer on Gravel Tire Recommendations

[nicholsm4]

The storage lot where I park my TT is gravel. What are the thoughts on the necessity of pulling the trailer onto wood blocks while in storage.

[Kevin & Judy]

We have always put some type of wood weather its blocks or plywood under the tires for extended times when ever on Gravel, Concrete or Grass/Dirt.

[BamaBob]

This may be a odd question but is it "real" gravel - that is rocks and not crushed concrete?


If it is "natural" rock gravel, you are fine storing your tires on it.


It is only on a concrete pad (and to a degree crushed concrete) that you should put a plywood barrier between your tires and the concrete. The concrete contains chemicals that will leech the emulsifiers from your tires and promote dry rot.

[nicholsm4]

Its real gravel, so might be ok.

[mike.t]

Everyone reading this that just poured a new concrete pad fell off their chair.

[Enconcapt]

Grab some truck mud flaps from the roadside and cut them up
Great for putting under tires or kneeling on etc
Free and easy to move and store

[Jim34RL]

I store my trailer on wooded boards under the tires, they are 2X8's six feet long. No issues with the tires being in water and ice during the winter months. The are also covered to protect them from the sun's UV rays when in storage or long periods of idleness.

[jeff64]

The only reason I put mine on boards was to distribute the weight and keep the blacktop drive from ending up with 4 large dents crushed into it from the tires

[Dorrie]

We have gravel/stone driveway. Hubby puts the tires on the orange plastic square blocks so the water would not sit around the tires. Plus we have the tires covered. Would there be a problem using the orange blocks? Seems everyone uses wood.

[markb422]

I bought some rubber pavers from the home improvement store and use them under each tire while parked for any time. They are made from shredded tires and do not absorb moisture. They come in diff. sizes. I bought some that are 10x20 for the front and 16x16 for the rear duals.

[grumpyoldman]

Originally Posted by markb422

I bought some rubber pavers from the home improvement store and use them under each tire while parked for any time. They are made from shredded tires and do not absorb moisture. They come in diff. sizes. I bought some that are 10x20 for the front and 16x16 for the rear duals.

I like your idea. I currently use 2"X10"X5 but they are heavy and awkward to handle and store. I will be buying some rubber pavers in the spring. Thanks.

[BamaBob]

Originally Posted by Enconcapt

Grab some truck mud flaps from the roadside and cut them up
Great for putting under tires or kneeling on etc
Free and easy to move and store

Even better if you want a durable solution: Stall mats from Tractor Supply. Pricey, but will never wear out

Originally Posted by mike.t

Everyone reading this that just poured a new concrete pad fell off their chair.

No worries - just use plywood

[Iwannacamp]

Originally Posted by mike.t

Everyone reading this that just poured a new concrete pad fell off their chair.

Funny... I just pictured Beavis drinking and something coming on TV he didn't like... and spraying pop. Funny stuff

[johnshoe]

What is wrong with concrete? I've been told that it shouldn't affect the tires at all... by someone who should know.

[tomrob1161]

Harbor Freight sells Anti Fatigue Foam Mats, pack of 4 25"x25" 1/2" thick for $9.99 that you can cut to fit under your tires. I bought a pack of these & cut them to place under my tires. Keeps the tires off the concrete.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by BamaBob

This may be a odd question but is it "real" gravel - that is rocks and not crushed concrete?


If it is "natural" rock gravel, you are fine storing your tires on it.


It is only on a concrete pad (and to a degree crushed concrete) that you should put a plywood barrier between your tires and the concrete. The concrete contains chemicals that will leech the emulsifiers from your tires and promote dry rot.

I would like to see some data on this about concrete? I never heard of such a thing?.. PS: OP i would put boards under my tires rock will hold water and freeze.

[tom39]

Originally Posted by BamaBob

Even better if you want a durable solution: Stall mats from Tractor Supply. Pricey, but will never wear out

That is a really great idea.

[jwhny]

I have a 17 ft., 1 axle. Put blocks under frame, axle free hanging, tires off ground. Tires are deflated & covered.

[markb422]

Oh, btw the rubber pavers are about $3.00 each. Cheap not to worry about your expensive rv tires rotting on concrete or gravel.

[Dannimal]

I can see no reason or advantage to put ANYTHING under your tires when storing on gravel. Water naturally drains away. However, if you are storing on grass or dirt I would put something under the tires to avoid them sitting in moist soil.