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Old 11-03-2018, 12:25 PM   #1
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parking on a slant parking pad over the winter

Hope all is well folks.
I wanted to know if parking on a slant parking pad over the winter is risky?
My tires are blocked with boulders preventing my trailer from moving but my concern is the main front riser pole and possibly the tree trunk blocks that I am using to support and level my trailer over the long CANADIAN winnipeg winter.
Any concerns I should know?
Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

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Old 11-03-2018, 01:01 PM   #2
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Should not matter just sitting like that. Mine sat for 5 years nose down when not using it. Only time I level is when getting ready to leave and fire up the RV reefer.
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Old 11-04-2018, 12:21 PM   #3
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The pad is slanted but did you level the TT for storage?
I always figure if it's made to be setting a certain way, that's the way it should be stored for extended periods. Especially something framed in undersized wood, apparently built by unmotivated workers. (Just got through reading a bunch of QC problem posts, reminded me of my lesser ones.)
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Old 11-04-2018, 12:40 PM   #4
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The pad is slanted but did you level the TT for storage?
I always figure if it's made to be setting a certain way, that's the way it should be stored for extended periods. Especially something framed in undersized wood, apparently built by unmotivated workers. (Just got through reading a bunch of QC problem posts, reminded me of my lesser ones.)
My apologies but what are TT’s???
Yes the parking pad is slanted. I have tree trucks that are places under neither the front side trailer frame near the front of each stabilizer legs.
I also have wheel blocks position in front of each wheel.
It’s not really a steep slant but it a noticeable slant of an angle.

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Old 11-04-2018, 12:42 PM   #5
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TT’s=Travel trailers
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Old 11-04-2018, 02:20 PM   #6
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There is no reason to level the trailer for storage. In fact, leaving the TT with a slight slope will facilitate the runoff of rain and snow melt. The only time the TT needs to be close to level is when your are occupying it and using the refrigerator. If you can sleep comfortably then it is level enough.
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Old 11-04-2018, 07:26 PM   #7
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There is no reason to level the trailer for storage. In fact, leaving the TT with a slight slope will facilitate the runoff of rain and snow melt. The only time the TT needs to be close to level is when your are occupying it and using the refrigerator. If you can sleep comfortably then it is level enough.
Many thanks Scrapper for your response. I will consider your awesome recommendation.
Totally makes sense and I feel better nowing this

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Old 11-04-2018, 07:29 PM   #8
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Should not matter just sitting like that. Mine sat for 5 years nose down when not using it. Only time I level is when getting ready to leave and fire up the RV reefer.
Thanks for your response A32duece,
5 years is quite sometime with no issues to report
A winter season is a blink compared to 5 years of sitting on a slant...
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Old 11-04-2018, 10:32 PM   #9
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We use it all the time, just at home its on a slant. When it snows here, I clear the roof asap so there are no freeze/thaw/refreeze problems. Plus on a slant keeps rain from pounding on the roof.
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