On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:34:39 -0800, Eddie
wrote:

On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:55:59 -0500, Rob wrote:

Eddie wrote:
I have a Regal, dry weight around 8,200lbs. It sits on a three-axle
trailer, weight approx. 1,500 lbs. I have six so-so tires and will
have the boat sitting on a cement pad for the next 6 mo. or so doing
some major and minor work on it. I'm thinking that with all that
weight on the tires that if they lose air I may have a hard time
putting air in them where it sits. I suppose I could call AAA and ask
for a truck that has an air compressor. So my question is, could I
put a couple of floor jacks to help support the weight of the boat and
trailer? I've seen where cars that are stored for a long time have
something to remove the weight under the car. Has anyone done this?
I'm thinking that I'd need minimum four with each having a 2-ton
capacity. I'd have to figure out a way to lift the boat up to slide
the jacks under it.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
Eddie


It can't hurt to keep then from developing a flat spot. They also sell
covers to keep the sun from deteriorating the rubber. I see RV with
these frequently.

A good floor jack and some stacked 4X4 wood blocks (or jack stands) will
do the job.

Rob
Rob, think there's a floor jack out there that will lift 10k pounds? I
know the pros have 'em, but I was thinking of either borrowing from a
neighbor, or buying one at Kragen's.
Wonder which is cheaper to buy, 4X4 wood or jack stands?
As for the tire covers, good idea, I have them for my TT. Online from
WalMart. Will get some as soon as I find out the tire size.
Thanks!
Eddie

A regular 2 1/2 ton cheapo floor jack will have no problem lifting a
corner. You could even pick up a cheap bottle jack to lift an axle.
You just want the weight off the tires. Won't take much.
Might be cheaper to rent a jack if you have no other use for it.
You just want to lift enough to get a stand under the axle.
Better jack and put the stand at the right spot too, or you could do
damage.
If you have 4'x4's laying around, use them. Good jackstands are
better, since they have a smaller footprint and can adjust to an inch
or two instead of 4. Likely won't have to lift as high.
Personally, I wouldn't worry about the tires getting a flat spot in
that short a time. You could pick up a 12v compressor to top them off
if they start losing air. I don't like them, but they work. Slow.
20 bucks or so. Easiest path I see. Or a portable air tank you fill
up at a gas station if you can't get your car near the trailer to use
the 12v compressor.
Don't know what you mean by "so-so" tires.
To me, tires are either "good" or should be replaced.
Not the place to cut corners.

--Vic