kdkrause
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Our backyard has a gravel pad where my previous 20' trailer fit nicely. This year we upgraded to a 30' trailer. I was planning on expanding the gravel pad but I don't think I will get to this project until the spring. The way things are now, when I park my trailer in the back yard for the winter the wheels will be sitting in our garden.
Is there any issue with the wheels sitting on plain dirt for the winter?
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mpfireman
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If possible, place some paving blocks under the wheels that are going to be on the dirt. Ideally concrete or blacktop is preferred, but even 2x8 lumber would be better than just dirt. We also extend the rear jacks on our fiver, thus it takes some of the weight off the tires during storage.
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Lucky Mr H
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I park our 5er in the garden. I cut a 10' 2x8 in 5' sections. Lay them under the tires in the spot the 5er will sit and put the landing gear on 2x10"x10" pads. I've never had a problem.
In the sping, I have to get the planks and pads back up as they sink a little.
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No matter how much you water and fertilize you're not going to grow it into a 40' 5er. Bummer.
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Per Goodyear's web site, it does not matter what surface you park it on. If it is going to sit for over 30 days, they recommend increasing tire pressure by 10% and lift weight off tires.
To keep tires from sinking into ground, it may be a good idea to keep them on something. I use 12 x 24 paver blocks.
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SemperFiCop
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kdkrause wrote:
Is there any issue with the wheels sitting on plain dirt for the winter?
Yes,
it will sink in the ground... 
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SteveRankin
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Parking in the garden is OK, but you will want to have the tires on blocks of some kind. Concrete, wood, etc. But not on the dirt.
I'd also suggest sprinkling some diatomaceous earth around the pads, tongue jack and stabilizing jacks if you put them down. That will help keep insects from using your new TT as a winter home.
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Put down some boards so that the TT doesn't sink into the ground. Good luck!
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nny12972
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Recommend 2" X 12" PT, and don't forget---when the thaw comes, TT may sink as soon as you pull OFF those planks.....also---consider covering turf/garden soil under the T with plastic sheet after you park----if ground is moist, anything metalic, like brake drums and frame, can rust big-time just sitting there....
.....and DON'T use the stabilizers or blocks under the frame for long-term storage on soft or uneven ground without similar planks under them----and, even those planks may sink a bit! I'd never use the stabilizers for storage. Your T was built to sit on axles/tongue....and storing your tires at running inflation will be fine....won't hurt to check them from time to time and keep them up.....
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Rubiranch
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What damage to the tires will occur from them sitting on dirt?
I doubt it's it's going to damage the tires in any way.
And how far does everyone think it's going to sink? To the point it can't be towed out??
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