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Chuck v · 12-15-2018, 10:14 AM

Since I lived in my coach full time for 5 years, I did not really 'store' it over the winter seasons...however, it was on the leveling jacks all the time. Those are not intended to lift the tire fully off the ground, but they do take some of the weight off the tires.

Tires on motor homes very often do not fail from tread wear or even sidewall checking, but from age. Change your tires every 6 years or so and you will not have issues. Be certain to use the correct size and rating for your particular vehicle as these are heavy machines (mine was rated 32,400 pounds.) Then check the weight and axle distribution on an actual scale -- you cannot estimate these important weights accurately enough to be safe.

Chuck

12-15-2018, 10:14 AM	#3
Chuck v Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,027	Since I lived in my coach full time for 5 years, I did not really 'store' it over the winter seasons...however, it was on the leveling jacks all the time. Those are not intended to lift the tire fully off the ground, but they do take some of the weight off the tires. Tires on motor homes very often do not fail from tread wear or even sidewall checking, but from age. Change your tires every 6 years or so and you will not have issues. Be certain to use the correct size and rating for your particular vehicle as these are heavy machines (mine was rated 32,400 pounds.) Then check the weight and axle distribution on an actual scale -- you cannot estimate these important weights accurately enough to be safe. Chuck __________________ 2007 Tour Master T40C Acura MDX toad "It takes a great deal of time to recover from any improvement..."