Auto level while storing

[Steveo024]

It’s base rock. I guess I should get some plastic. Thanks

[CWSWine]

Here is a list of surfaces for storing your RV.

https://nationalrvdetroit.com/blog/best-surfaces-terrain-to-park-your-rv-on/

[TucsonJim]

It kinda depends on what kind of gravel it is (what type of stone/rock).

We went to a tire seminar and they said the worst thing to store your rig on is cement. Then wood. Asphalt is OK as the oils in asphalt will keep the tires from drying out too much.

The article that Dennis links to above says that cement and wood are fine, and asphalt can do damage. Interesting.

Jim

[livinthelife]

The article that Dennis links to above says that cement and wood are fine, and asphalt can do damage. Interesting.

Jim

Well, we might have it backwards, but that's the info we remember being told at our seminar. It was run by a tire person at one of our Good Sam rallies a year or so ago.

[Chiefblueman]

I use these rubber pavers
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rubberific-...RoCPfEQAvD_BwE
Protects the tires from the rough surface of recycled concrete that is used at our storage lot and helps when backing in to get the trailer in the right spot.

[Steveo024]

Thanks. I will look into those

[Steveo024]

So does anyone know if it's better to put blocks under the jacks so the don't have to extend as much or run them out more. Does one or the other help preserve the jacks. I normally put a couple blocks but at the rally I saw people using these large red jack blocks and the jacks were barely extended

[Airrace]

I use a 12x12 plywood block with aluminum on the top. On asphalt, dirt and gravel I use it to keep the jacks from sinking. Will look into getting the rubber pads to park the tires on.

[Hwktlg8]

If your RV tires are suppose to be replaced evey 4 yrs (5 yrs max) or so due to rubber degredation..how critical is the surface they are parked on? If we are replacing every 5 yrs (or less) and majority of the time for most of us with plenty of tread left I just cant see how the surface they are parked on can be that critical.

[Keebler]

Good read on parking surfaces: http://www.rvtiresafety.net/2012/11/...m-parking.html

Bottom line is concrete or wood is recommended. Asphalt (oils attack rubber) and sand/dirt (moisture corrodes steel) is not.