Trailer Legs

[jjj]

I just saw these today. They have been out for years and never seen them. I was wondering if anyone has used these and what your thoughts are about them. They say they can be used to store your trailer with the wheels off the ground.I want to use them to lift my fiver. Www.trailerlegs.com

[Retired_JSO]

Just block it up and remove the tires. Cost less than $100 and is permanent.

[opnspaces]

As already stated this is a solution looking for a problem.

[JIMNLIN]

Yes, that is what I am talking about. Adding that 5 psi would certainly help prevent the flatspotting. Plus, flatspots can be small enough not to be noticeable. (I'm sure that a flatspot that would lightly shake the stuff in a trailer's cabinets is not enough to be noticeable from the tow vehicle.

Flat spotting is still a problem with tires under heavy rv trailers or any heavy loaded trailer that sat for a "long time" (1-2 years).

The OP would be wise have his trailers tires off the ground by blocking the trailer and removing them for "LONG TERM" storage (not just a few months in the winter).
If the trailer is stored for more years than the tires usable service time then he could sell them now ....and buy new ones later on.

Were all just guessing on time stored.

Goodyear website "storing rv tires"

Storing Your Vehicle Without Removing the Tires

*Ideally, a vehicle in storage should be placed on blocks to remove all weight from the tires. If the vehicle cannot be put on blocks, follow these steps for tire protection:

*Completely unload the vehicle so that minimum weight will be placed on the tires.

*Inflate tires to recommended operating pressure plus 25%. Ensure that the rim manufacturer’s inflation capacity is not exceeded.

*Be sure the storage surface is firm, clean, well drained and reasonably level.

*Avoid moving the vehicle during extremely cold weather.

*Move the vehicle at least every three months to prevent ozone cracking in the tire bulge area, as well as “flat-spotting” from the prolonged strain of sidewall and tread deflection.

*Adjust inflation before putting the vehicle back into service.***

[Spindeepster]

TXiceman wrote:
Another issue I see is that the axle manufacturers say not to place jacks on the axle tube as it may damage the axle. These lift the axle exactly where the manufacturers tell you not to lift the trailer.

Ken

NOT true. The manufacturer warns against jacking in the MIDDLE of the axle. Reading the responses to this post, seems some of you might be surprised to learn that with the exception of the tongue, the axles support the entire weight of your rig!

[Spindeepster]

It would be beneficial to post actual research, not just armchair opinion on this product and its benefits/shortfalls. Hearing from someone who actually uses the product would be most helpful.

[valhalla360]

CapriRacer wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:

jjj wrote:
To raise tires of the ground for long storage times.

Why do you want to do that? Modern tires are fine sitting for long periods.

No, they aren't!

Many tires today have cap plies made of nylon. Nylon is VERY prone to flatspotting - and the longer they sit, the more likely the flatspots may be permanent.

I believe you are thinking of tires from 40-50yrs ago.

Modern tires, it's simply not a concern.

[CapriRacer]

MFL wrote:
..... Not sure this nylon wrap would cause flat spotting. ....

Yes, that is what I am referring to - and there are some circumstances where the tires will flatspot. It isn't a 100% thing.

MFL wrote:
...... My Providers never seemed to flat spot from sitting over Winter. I do add an extra 5 psi in late fall due to air loss from Winter temp extremes. I air to 70 psi, even though tire max is 65. I let back down to 65 when warm temps return.

We do know the nylon tires of yesteryear did flat spot.

Jerry

Yes, that is what I am talking about. Adding that 5 psi would certainly help prevent the flatspotting. Plus, flatspots can be small enough not to be noticeable. (I'm sure that a flatspot that would lightly shake the stuff in a trailer's cabinets is not enough to be noticeable from the tow vehicle.

[Cummins12V98]

TXiceman wrote:
Another issue I see is that the axle manufacturers say not to place jacks on the axle tube as it may damage the axle. These lift the axle exactly where the manufacturers tell you not to lift the trailer.

Ken

EXACTLY!!!

[TXiceman]

Another issue I see is that the axle manufacturers say not to place jacks on the axle tube as it may damage the axle. These lift the axle exactly where the manufacturers tell you not to lift the trailer.

Ken

[MFL]

Cummins12V98 wrote:"Can you please list a couple of these tires you are referring to? Also post a couple that do not apply."

Not sure of exact tires Capri is referring to?

The newer style ST tires, such as Provider, Endurance, maybe Carlisle HDs, have a nylon wrap around the plies, adding support, and allowing higher speed ratings. Not sure this nylon wrap would cause flat spotting.

My Providers never seemed to flat spot from sitting over Winter. I do add an extra 5 psi in late fall due to air loss from Winter temp extremes. I air to 70 psi, even though tire max is 65. I let back down to 65 when warm temps return.

We do know the nylon tires of yesteryear did flat spot.

Jerry

[Retired_JSO]

According to Michelin Man. Most all tires are subject to flat spotting but it is not permanent. As the tires warm up the flat spot will go away, usually in 20 minutes again according to Michelin Man.

[Cummins12V98]

I looked up these "levelers".

Reminds me of the ANDERSEN levelers. I say no bueno to both.

[Cummins12V98]

CapriRacer wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:

jjj wrote:
To raise tires of the ground for long storage times.

Why do you want to do that? Modern tires are fine sitting for long periods.

No, they aren't!

Many tires today have cap plies made of nylon. Nylon is VERY prone to flatspotting - and the longer they sit, the more likely the flatspots may be permanent.

Can you please list a couple of these tires you are referring to? Also post a couple that do not apply.

[wrvond]

jjj wrote:
I just saw these today. They have been out for years and never seen them. I was wondering if anyone has used these and what your thoughts are about them. They say they can be used to store your trailer with the wheels off the ground.I want to use them to lift my fiver. Www.trailerlegs.com

I've never used them, but that doesn't stop me from having opinions about them. 😉

On the face of it, they seem to be a pretty good solution for folks that want to get one or more tires clear of the ground - be it for storage, maintenance or to change a flat.
My real concern would be taking the unit down off the stands. Imagine the stress on the leaf springs of the entire camper bouncing down on all four wheels at the same time.
Considering that we almost universally believe the suspension under our campers is borderline safe, and we do see breakages of hangers, shackles and springs quite often, I am loathe to use anything that I think might add unnecessary stress to that system.