Trailer Storage
 

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

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.

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.

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???;)