Storage of tires off ground.

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by jmpgino

Just talked with Airstream and they said

“UNDER NO CIRCUMSANSNSES JACK UP THE AIRSTREAM FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME”

claimed the frame was not strong enough !!! He said jack up and rotate the tires periodically and keep them covered.
So if you don’t believe me, call them up.
Anyone need two brand new 6 ton stands ???

Um, I think they are referring to stands placed at the labeled jacking points. I would agree with them on that account. Stands placed on the axle plates where the axles are mounted would have the same forces on the frame as sitting on the ground. Not buying your warning with stands placed on the axle plates.
This is also one reason I use 4 stands instead of 2.

[crispyboy]

I put our trailer on two jack stands at the close of each camping season to preserve the axles and tires for the past 10 years. Put the jack stand under the rear axle flange (steel plate where the axle flange is bolted to the frame). I also deflate the tires.

[tjdonahoe]

Leave mine on..why go to all the trouble? 5-6 years the start cracking

[CapriRacer]

Originally Posted by crispyboy

...…. I also deflate the tires.

You may want to rethink that. Adding air replenishes the oxygen, which is one of those things that cause tires to age.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by tjdonahoe

Leave mine on..why go to all the trouble? 5-6 years the start cracking

I have never had 'cracking' on any ST tire regardless of age. Even the much maligned GYM's lasted 6-8yrs.
You may want to research why it's happening and do what is needed to prevent it.

Bob
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