Storing rig on trailer

Webbinator

Webbinator

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Curious what you guys think about this. Seems like the trailer tires are the only thing that could be affected. I do park my trailer in my back yard in the grass. My tires are fairly new and I don't want to put unneeded wear or stress on them by having all that weight just sitting there. May not make any difference one way or the other though. Does anybody do this on a regular basis? Thanks.
 
shouldnt be a problem Web, i wouldnt leave the rig straped down tight, unless you are only pulling on the axles. i wouldnt have the constant downforce on the suspension, but if i remember correctly, you strap yours down with axle straps...so you should be good to go. hope your doing well.
 
rocktoy4me said:
shouldnt be a problem Web, i wouldnt leave the rig straped down tight, unless you are only pulling on the axles. i wouldnt have the constant downforce on the suspension, but if i remember correctly, you strap yours down with axle straps...so you should be good to go. hope your doing well.
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Yep Seth, you're right about the axle straps. I was actually thinking about just leaving the jeep on the trailer and taking the straps off. Mostly to keep them out of the sun all the time. And yes, all is well down here in SC. Hope it's all good up your way too. Tell your dad I said hello. Thanks.
 
gmcjimmy88 said:
If you plan on leaving the trailer sit for months on end I would not suggest storing it on the trailer. As long as you move the trailer every couple of weeks I do not think it would hurt anything.
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That is one reason I was asking, because it may sit for a month or more at a time. Wonder if it would help to let the tires sit on some concrete pavers to keep them up off the grass.
 
Peronally I would just move it forward or back every couple of weeks. Just so it is not sitting on the same spot on the tires all that time.

Webbinator said:
That is one reason I was asking, because it may sit for a month or more at a time. Wonder if it would help to let the tires sit on some concrete pavers to keep them up off the grass.
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might be too much work, but if youre planning on letting it sit for quite some time you could put the trailer up on jack stands. i dont know, just an idea
 
Could cause your trailer springs to sag a little over a long period of time. Do you have bias ply tires or radials? If you have bias, that's gonna make some nasty flat spots.
 
We used to set the frame of the boat trailer on jackstands to save the tires and suspension while storing it over the winter. Eventually got lazy and didnt do it anymore, and the second year blew both tires coming home from a trip...
 
short term <30days, NP but long term > 30days, I wouldn't as mentioned the tires will not fair well.

If you have a 7k trailer your probably with in 1k of max load on the tires, so it be like taking you truck and putting to max capacity with some dirt and parking it... Springs are gonna sag eventually..

Also if you put it on stands, place them near the axles. If you simply toss a stand under each corner you may cause some problems long term.. They are built with the axles and tongue supporting the load.
 
OK guys thanks for all the input. With all that's been said, I think I'm gonna keep on doing as I have been. I'll keep the jeep on the concrete driveway and put the unloaded trailer in the back yard. When the time comes to ride I'll just load it up and go.
 
yeah i was thinking about doing the same thing, but 2 things i was worried about was the springs on the trailer wearing out quicker. But more importantly having someone see my rig on a trailer....and deciding they needed it more than I did and taking off w/ my rig and trailer
 
mmmkay325 said:
yeah i was thinking about doing the same thing, but 2 things i was worried about was the springs on the trailer wearing out quicker. But more importantly having someone see my rig on a trailer....and deciding they needed it more than I did and taking off w/ my rig and trailer
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Not to worried about that where I live, but that could definitely be of concern to some.
 
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