goreds2
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I was wondering if anyone has a less expensive alternative to covering the tires from sun light etc. then buying the ones specialized to do that. I was thinking of just cutting some cardboard or wood down to size and just leaning them up against the tires. I would probably paint them white or black to make them less of an eye sore.
If someone has a suggestion, please post.
Thanks,
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downtheroad
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Have seen folks use sheets of plywood. I would think that cardboard would deteriorate in wet weather or just blow away.
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4aSong
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I use plywood, last longer then the material they sell at the RV stores.
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oscar80
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Harbborfreight has couple of low cost covers
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93714
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Wiscampsin
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DW is a wizz at a sewing machine. She made ours from Sunbrella fabric she found at a fabric store. She popped a couple grommets at the bottom so they can be held in place with a bungie cord behind the tire. They work great at blocking the suns rays yet breath to allow air flow.
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4BeachCampers
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Sure you can use cardboard, How long will it last?
Plywood, thats more expensive then the tire covers, you will have to treat and store them. I purchased a set of 4 with heavy fabric at Harbor freight tools for less then $10.
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bendjoseph
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I made ours out of left over plywood I had. I then painted them white with Killz. Noting will grow on them and they still look great after 3 years.
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4x4Bob
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I buy my tire covers in rolls of 25. I use contractor trash bags. Just pull over the tire and tie a knot in the material at the bottom. When an animal wets down the bag and it starts to smell, I just pull it off and put on a new one. Has worked for years for me.
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MegaDodge
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Tires have to be replaced in six years. The manufacturers build in RV inhibitors so the tires will last that long...save your money.
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SH
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Spraying with some Aerospace 303 doesn't hurt!
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