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07-31-2017, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Wells
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Wheel tire covers
How many if you use them when your trailer is in storage or not being used?
Steve
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07-31-2017, 12:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Pleasanton
Posts: 9
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Hi Steve,
This probably won't help you , but after just spending 1750 bucks on G614's, I put my first set ever on today......Figure if I am spending that much on tires, might as well keep them out of the sun while stored.
Eric
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07-31-2017, 12:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Missouri City, The Republic of Texas
Posts: 5,063
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I use them. I've read many times it's best to cover, it may be "snake oil" but I believe and like Gwivet I've laid down a chunk of $$ for the G614's and I want them happy.
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2013 F-350 CC SB 2WD 6.7PS
2013 Eagle Premier 351 RLTS
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-SOLD- 2003 Ford Expedition 5.4, Bilstein shocks
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07-31-2017, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
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If the slides are going to be closed I cover the tires. If slides are open, which they generally are, tires are in the shade anyway.
As the others have said, good tires are too big an investment not to take care of them.
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07-31-2017, 12:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CENTRAL NEW YORK
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What he said ^^
My slides are open now so no covers. When stored for the winter, I cover them !
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07-31-2017, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: McKean, PA
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I use mine when it is at home, when we are away from home they don't get used.
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07-31-2017, 03:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Orlando
Posts: 281
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I cover mine when in storage.
I don't cover my truck tires, and since it's too big for the garage, it sits outside. Go figure.
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2017 Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand 4x4
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07-31-2017, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 3,431
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I cover them when I put it to bed for the winter. I don't cover them during the camping season.
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2013 Jayco Jayfeather X20 E (sold)
2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ 2 Z71 Crew Cab (sold, and dearly missed)
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07-31-2017, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,855
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I cover mine between trips since they are usually 3-4 weeks apart and over the winter.
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TT: 2019 ORV Timber Ridge 23DBS, Blue Ox SwayPro 15K/1500
TV: 2019 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab LB, 6.2L, 4.30/e-locker, 4x4, 164" WB, RoadActive Suspension, 3216 payload
TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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08-01-2017, 01:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mechanicsville
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I got covers for my new 23RB. I use them between trips at home. I will not use them for our weekend tailgates at football games. Now if it were stationary for the entire time between two football weekends, I will put the covers on.
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2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
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08-01-2017, 05:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: West Chicago
Posts: 550
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Glad Jayco covers the spare as I'd cover that one too if needed. Bought black ones to try to blend in with bottom side panel.
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08-01-2017, 09:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Dale Hollow Lake Tn/Ky
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This was discussed in some detail on another recent thread. Some said it is not the sun that kills tires so no need to cover. I am in the camp that why not cover since it is so easy and inexpensive.
Doing some research online, it is generally believed by tire experts that there are 3 primary things that causes trailer tires to dry rot and prematurely fail. They are the sun, air, and lack of use. Tires are manufactured with among other things, a wax that helps to protect the tires. Regular use continuioisly brings that wax to the surface. Sitting for long stretches in the sun are the primary reason that trailer tires rot when the tires on your car or truck don't. All tires are exposed to the O in air both inside the tire and on the outside. Tractors and vehicles that sit for long stents without use will rot when those on vehicles that get regular use do not.
As for covers, I have them and I use them when TT is sitting at home.
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08-01-2017, 11:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,324
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Wheel Tire Covers
Cover the tires when we are at parked at home.Phoenix Az, is brutal on tires.We replace trailer tires every four years no matter how they look!
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08-01-2017, 12:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mid-Mi
Posts: 1,492
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99% of the time I cover the tires between trips. Winter storage is inside so no covering then.
I do need to get a new set of tire covers.... Maybe this week.
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08-01-2017, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Peachtree City, Georgia
Posts: 257
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Just replaced all 4 tires with Goodyear Endurance load E. Dropped a bit of money, so I have all 4 tires covered. Got a sale at Camping World and with Good Sam discount and Good Sam gift certificates, they cost me nothing.
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08-01-2017, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: State of Confusion
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For those of us that are chea ...er... penny pinc ...uh... thrifty, these might work:
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2015 White Hawk 20MRB (It's last year)
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08-02-2017, 08:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 690
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Have used covers on all my RV's over the last 20+ years.
Even if I'm in a campground for 3-4 days I will do it.
I also got into the habit of using Aerospace 303 protectant for tire dressing.
When I had my Class A with 22" tires, which were $350 each to replace, I started using it. Got 7 years out of the tires with no sign of deterioration.
It's a little pricy, but I believe the best out there to help protect against dry rot and the sun. You can buy it on Amazon also. I usually buy the gallon size.
I even use it on the fiberglass exterior walls to help protect the decals and the exterior in general.
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