If a trailer’s tire goes flat while the unit is in storage, it can be a while before the unsuspecting owner discovers it. By that time, the weight of the trailer on the wheel may have already
caused permanent damage. To help prevent this potentially disastrous situation, I simply place a wood block beneath the axles, close to each wheel, with no more than 1⁄2-inch clearance
to the axles. When it’s time to roll again, if I notice one of the blocks has weight resting on it, I know that tire has lost air and needs attention.
Bruce Trudgeon, Williamsburg, Michigan
Lifestyle Tech Tips: Lean On Me
November 17, 2014
John Holder
Great idea. I will do that.
Lorenzo Moreno
Those r all super great ideas.
Lorenzo Moreno
Those r all super great ideas.
Leon Ellis
Good idea but place the block under the spring shackle to prevent bending the axel.
Irv Fike
I put down my 4 stabilizers and get them tight to take some weight off trailer in case of air loss and stabilizes it from all the wind also. But make sure you use blocks of wood under them. I also park unit on a small stripe of plywood. under tires. I had one unit sink into ground and freeze tires in. Twisted an axle removing it as I thought it was just snow covered not frozen in
Fred VanderVelden
Although it never has happened to us, it is still a good idea. If air is being lost due to a valve problem, inflating the tires with nitrogen is worth consideration as well!
Don Bishop
It is actually good to have the blocks hold the weight of the unit which allows the axle to rest and recover from supporting the trailer.