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  1. #1
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    Default Trailer/Boat on blocks during winter??

    Have any of you thought about jacking up the trailer and resting it on blocks during the winter offseason months to help relieve some stress on the tires!? I've been seriously contemplating this thinking it will help the tires last longer...
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    I will be doing this in the next few weeks
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    Default Trailer/Boat on blocks during winter??

    I don't think it would hurt a thing.
    2018 Max with a little extra weight here and there

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    I have a tandem trailer and would assume I would need to block both axles?
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    Default Trailer/Boat on blocks during winter??

    Quote Originally Posted by drb59 View Post
    I have a tandem trailer and would assume I would need to block both axles?
    That is what I would do.
    2018 Max with a little extra weight here and there

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    I have one set so will go buy another as I think it will save my tires
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  7. #7
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    block under the axles or trailer frame rails?
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    I was going to block the axles. Are you thinking you could just place on the frame?
    2008 Moomba Mobius LSV Ballast III (stock), Heater, Roswell Quad Spin Pro, Bimini

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    I'd suggest just under the axles if you're going to. Had mine blocked up on the frame while doing suspension repairs and spring replacement. Gotta have it up pretty high = more tipsy.

    I'm curious what benefit having the weight off them will bring. I know a lot of RV'ers put covers over their tires to keep them out of the elements - both sun and rain. Protects the sidewalls, prolongs the life.
    So when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?

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    Quote Originally Posted by drb59 View Post
    I was going to block the axles. Are you thinking you could just place on the frame?
    This is probably a silly thought, I just didn't know if the axle body/frame itself could take the weight or if it might somehow deform the axle. I'm guessing it wouldn't, but that's one of those things that I would surprise me AFTER I make the mistake

    on my old trailer I blocked the trailer frame itself to replace an axle, but as bergermeister points out, you need about 21" or so to get it off the ground.
    2006 Outback V - Gone
    2008 LSV - Gone
    2013 other brand

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