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Old 06-20-2015, 09:13 PM   #1
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wood under tires on motorhome when parked

Can anyone help me on this question? When I have the motorhome parked at a site and the leveling jacks are down, should I put wood planks under the tires. Any help is appreciated.
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Old 06-20-2015, 09:25 PM   #3
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Well the rear tires need to touch, so if blocks are needed yes. The fronts do not really require blocks as the parking brake does not affect the front. I have used block many times when the site is not level side to side to prevent one rear tire from being off the ground.
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If you tires raise off the ground, yes, put blocks under them.


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Old 06-21-2015, 02:53 PM   #5
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Can someone explain why you would put blocks under the tires?
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Can someone explain why you would put blocks under the tires?
The reason is most self leveling systems will only allow a 5 degree offset. Also it has to do with the length of the Ram. My front rams will reach or extend 24" and the rear will only have a 17" stroke. Even through the Ram can pick up 7000 lbs each it is not wise to keep that pressure on them. So you use blocks to level and take the strain off the ram but still be able to use it for stabilization. Depending on the system the only one that I know of is the level up where you can put in Manual mode and raise the one rear side to change a tire. Attached is what the difference in each system used buy FR.
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Old 06-22-2015, 11:59 AM   #8
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When not in use, i.e. in storage, if your park on gravel or concrete, I would recommend you put plywood, rubber or vinyl mats under the tires. This keeps the alkali from the gravel / concrete away from the rubber in the tires.
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We have had plywood under our fifth wheels tires at our winter's resort and at home.


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Old 06-22-2015, 05:25 PM   #10
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Our previous C class RV experienced tire rot after 4 years, parking in mud. If you want to avoid tire rot, place 2 X 6 planks under all tires, and tire covers all around. We wish we did that before we purchased a whole set of tires due to tire rot $$$$$$$


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I use old Semi Truck rubber mud flaps on top of 12" x 12" patio stepping stones to park toy hauler on instead of parking right on the gravel.
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Parking on any dirt is bad for tires cuz of the acidic properties that's found in all types of dirt. Parking on wood / rubber is your best bet.


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