206 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 When you store your boat on trailer for the winter do you put the trailer up on stands to take the weight off the springs and tires? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I never have and have not had problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 When you store your boat on trailer for the winter do you put the trailer up on stands to take the weight off the springs and tires? thanks Yes,all 3000lbs plus of her.The wheels spin freely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yup, been doing it for years, front, center & rear. Don't know if it's necessary or not but I always do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast-Away Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes I do, I have been told that the tires can develop a flat spot if you leave them on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Definitely... give those springs a break and keep your tires round (and sidewalls damage free). At least 32 days away for mine though.... Edited November 13, 2012 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes I do, I have been told that the tires can develop a flat spot if you leave them on the ground. The OLD nylon tires would develop flat spots but not today's tires... I find it huge waste of time, effort and the chance of a accident to put your trailer up on blocks.....I have the same boat trailer since 1985 (27 years) and have never had a problem with the tires or suspension....and LOOK....there are many cars and trucks out there standing on the same tires and suspension without problems....but if you have nothing better to do....then jack it "up".....LOL.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Glad you never had any old cars I wanted to buy from you BB. You'd do yourself (and what's riding in your boat) a world of favour if you let those leaf springs rest and re arch themselves each off season. The only accident that's going to happen slapping the axle stands under the frame is you can't get your ass back up standing straight again! Edited November 13, 2012 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Glad you never had any old cars I wanted to buy from you BB. You'd do yourself (and what's riding in your boat) a world of favour if you let those leaf springs rest and re arch themselves each off season. The only accident that's going to happen slapping the axle stands under the frame is you can't get your ass back up standing straight again! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYPSY400 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I put mine up on stands.. Let's the springs rest and I bring my tires indoors so the sun isn't beating on them for 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Bought my trailer new approx 4-5 years ago and have not raised it in off season and no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didoban Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 My trailer have torsion axles, it goes up in blocks during storage. My other trailer with leaf springs, i just make sure they are properly inflated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYPSY400 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I think due to the above responses.. It's a matter of personal preference.. I say, if you have the means and the ambition, put it on stands.. If you don't feel like it, nothing bad will happen.. In the short term anyhow.. I have another boat trailer that I also use as a utility trailer, it never sees stands because it doesn't sit idle long.. And my suspenson and tires are still in good shape My reason for putting my new boat trailer and tent trailer on stands for the winter is more so so I can get the tires out of the sun.. Having the springs with no weight on them is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 It's a good idea to get the tires out of the sun...(mines in the garage)...you could also put covers on them...you see a lot of motor homes with covers on the tires... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Mine is never stored long enough to put it up on stands. I would miss out on some great opportunities if I actually "winterized" my boat. I just flip up the blind, and throw a tarp over it. I keep the snow cleared around it so I can get at it if I need to get out in it. So far this year, My boat has been in the water every month. I never "winterized" it at all. Just kept on using it. As long as the lakes aren't froze over by December, this will be the first time ever i used it all 12 months in 20 yeas of owning it. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Never have but I think I'll start doing it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBug Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Nope never, and never a single problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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