axle jacks for storage?

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   Hey folks, still relatively new at this.  We're preparing to store the rpod for a few months while we travel through other means.  I have been hearing that axle jacks are a good idea to keep the tires from degrading while the trailer just sits there not being used.
I found these https://www.etrailer.com/p-326-TRLLG-2.html, but it says they are for "for Trailers w/ Leaf Spring Suspensions".  Not sure what kind of suspension ours has (we bought it used, but I don't have reason to believe it's been modified).  It also says a minimum of 10.5" is required for clearance, and ours has just exactly that it looks like; and that if you're at the minimum you might need a "assist a lift" (not sure that's actually included in the kit or not).

Does anyone have any experience using these jacks, or have any other preferred methods for storing the rpod off the ground?

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campingtrio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote campingtrio Report Post Quote Reply Topic: axle jacks for storage? Posted: 15 Dec 2021 at 2:54pm
	Hey folks, still relatively new at this. We're preparing to store the rpod for a few months while we travel through other means. I have been hearing that axle jacks are a good idea to keep the tires from degrading while the trailer just sits there not being used. I found these https://www.etrailer.com/p-326-TRLLG-2.html, but it says they are for "for Trailers w/ Leaf Spring Suspensions". Not sure what kind of suspension ours has (we bought it used, but I don't have reason to believe it's been modified). It also says a minimum of 10.5" is required for clearance, and ours has just exactly that it looks like; and that if you're at the minimum you might need a "assist a lift" (not sure that's actually included in the kit or not). Does anyone have any experience using these jacks, or have any other preferred methods for storing the rpod off the ground?

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3239	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2021 at 5:28pm
	We have a nearly 11 year old 177. It is stored inside an old horse barn on a dirt floor with hay all around. No mice issues. Anyway it has never been 'lifted' off the ground during storage. It is stored this way from Nov. 1 to usually mid May without moving. Never had a tire issue storing it on the ground. The first set were manufactured 2009 and replaced 2016. Second set went from 2016 to 2020. Up to this point 34,000 miles were racked up. Both sets were "C" rated China tires w/o any problems. The last set was purchased April 2021 and are Carlisle Radial Trail HD "D" speed rated tires. Have never seen a need to get tires off the ground during storage as no issues have ever arrived from not doing so.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

chasl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Mar 2021 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote chasl Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Dec 2021 at 5:42pm
	thanks for the reply, Jato. I was following this question/post. C
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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2636	Post Options Post Reply Quote GlueGuy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 2021 at 11:38am
	Winter storage is probably not a major issue. If you were planning to sit for a year or so, it might be different. If it's outside, you might want to provide a cover to protect from sun.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1069	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pod People Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 2021 at 9:06pm
	We do the following for the tires during winter storage: air up the tires fully, back the trailer so that the tires are on a piece of 12"x24" hard plastic on the gravel driveway, put on tire covers We have not had problems with either one of our pods and at least 3 different brands of tires Safe travels Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Post Options Post Reply Quote offgrid Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Dec 2021 at 2:09am
	If you're worried about flat spotting the tires just hitch up once a month or two and take a drive long enough to get everything warmed up. That would be good for the bearings and brakes as well. While you're at it you could operate all the trailer systems and electronics, even the water pump dry and winterized for a few seconds. Nothing is better for any equipment than to use it often enough to drive out moisture and keep it properly lubricated. Much better than just leaving it sit cold and damp for long periods.
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Colt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 383	Post Options Post Reply Quote Colt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 2021 at 9:29am
	Sounds like a manufactured problem they just happen to have the solution for.
	John '16 R-Pod 180