Wondered which method is prefered by members. I quite like the idea of using axle stands this time, to take the strain off the suspension and I would just cover the tyres from the elements.
I have never used axle stands on a caravan, where is the best place on the axle to place the stands without causing damage.
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I always take my wheels off and store them in my garage, and my axle stands are under the main axle beam as close to the axle mount plates as I can get them. I am fortunate in having a small compound next to my garage which allows me to do this, but don't think would be allowed in a payment storage compound
I used to use axle stands on my other vans on the axle itself and leave the wheels on and covered.After 6 months laid up you can see a difference in height with the suspension.A wee tip,before you jack it up,make sure its attached to the car,this will save the van spinning round if some thing slips.Was caught out with this the first time i did it..
It will be stored at end of drive/garden from about mid November to Early March. I have used the winter wheels but think its a good idea to take the pressure off the suspension and tyres off season if you can.
It also saves moving the van every now and again to help the tyres and to be honest I think it will do more good than harm.
It is parked on a good solid level base so no issues there.
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Until we changed to a motorhome I used to have a spare set of steel rims with old tyres on which I would put on over winter. Obviously its a fairly expensive way of doing it but at least I could use the mover if I needed to and it saved the main tyres from being stood in one place for three months.
If anyone is interested I still have a pair of 14 inch 5 stud rims complete with tyres (only suitable for storage not for towing) which are surplus to requirements and I am sure we could negotiate a price!
Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 28/9/2013
Until we changed to a motorhome I used to have a spare set of steel rims with old tyres on which I would put on over winter. Obviously its a fairly expensive way of doing it but at least I could use the mover if I needed to and it saved the main tyres from being stood in one place for three months.
If anyone is interested I still have a pair of 14 inch 5 stud rims complete with tyres (only suitable for storage not for towing) which are surplus to requirements and I am sure we could negotiate a price!
David
Good idea David..I am quite fortunate that the caravan is not it the way when parked up so only need to move it when going away.
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These are good 'Tyre Savers’; the weight of the tyre is spread out on the saver, a larger area rather than a small footprint. I do use my van through the winter, so easy to drive off and back on. If I was to leave the van for a longer period, then every 4-5 weeks would just jack the van up and turn the wheel a quarter to spread the weight.
Another option, purchased from Towsure.
Quote: Originally posted by Octavia4x4 on 28/9/2013
These are good 'Tyre Savers’; the weight of the tyre is spread out on the saver, a larger area rather than a small footprint. I do use my van through the winter, so easy to drive off and back on. If I was to leave the van for a longer period, then every 4-5 weeks would just jack the van up and turn the wheel a quarter to spread the weight.
Another option, purchased from Towsure.
I actually got a set of these free when I purchased my motor mover from Riversway.
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"Until we changed to a motorhome I used to have a spare set of steel rims with old tyres on which I would put on over winter. Obviously its a fairly expensive way of doing it but at least I could use the mover if I needed to and it saved the main tyres from being stood in one place for three months."
My van came with a spare wheel which had never kissed the tarmac, so I bought a old wheel from a breaker's yard, got a suitable tyre put on it for around £35, & use these two as winter wheels. It does the job for less money than those sheet steel winter wheel things, so it's not such an expensive way of doing things.
I thought it was recommended to change tyres every 5 years regardless, I can see the point in preserving the suspension to a certain extent , but isn't winter wheels a bit OTT, just my opinion.
Personally I'd put the extra expense towards new tyres.
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Topic: Winter Wheel stands V Axle stands
