Trailer Storage

[Wolfeboro Matt]

What is the best method of "storing" a trailer for long periods of time? Specifically, I'm wondering about the tires. Should I raise the trailer up on cinder blocks or something so as to get the pressure off the tires? Or should I go out and rotate/spin the tires on a regular basis?

I've taken to winterizing and storing the boat at the marina, so its likely that the trailer will sit for months and months at a time.

Thanks!

Matt

[PROPELLER]

Its avisable to jack up a trailer during winter months with the boat on it to help save the tires. But without the weight of the boat on the trailer I don't think its that critical. Its a good idea to keep the bearings greased. Other than that I think your biggest problem could be the sidewalls cracking & drying out while sitting around. Maybe keeping them conditioned with something like an Armor All product would help.

[Cal]

Travel trailer and camping supplys also sell tire covers to protect them from UV ray. I bougth a new trailer and two years later the the sidewalls were cracked. Got new tires and covers and the new tires have lasted for many years.

[upthesaukee]

When we lived down in Louisiana, Bubba, B.J., and JimBob all recommended that anytime your trailer was going to sit for a month or so or more, jack that rascal up and move the tires a quarter turn every few days (at least weekly) so the "bearings don't get a flat spot." Even in those days (1981 and prior) they also recognized the effect of direct sunlight on tires, and said to park it under a carport or hang a tarp over the boat to cover the wheels. So, the 300 or more bass fishermen I mentioned above can't be all wrong....right???;)