As I understand it, the axle assembly used in Scamps is a type that relies on internal rubber bar compression -- there are no springs, struts, shock absorbers, etc. The axle compresses these to absorb bumps and bounces, and does so continuously as it sits. Sitting on these for long periods of time will "fatigue" the rubber and it will not return to it's orginal shape, losing its ability to absorb bumps and bounces. Therefore, it is good maintenance to jack the Scamp up for long term storage; to let the tires hang. For me this is the last step in winterizing my Scamp at the end of the season.

I do this by using four standing jacks and sixteen pieces of treated 4x4. I drop the tongue down as far as it will go and make a stack of four cross-layed 4x4s on both sides under the rear of the trailer, placing a jack on each under the frame. Then I jack the tongue up until the tires are suspended and repeat this process up front. Finally I lower the tongue so there is still slight pressure on it while the jacks bear the majority of the weight and the tires are clear of the ground. With experience this will take only 20 minutes. Simply reverse the process when you are preparing to travel again. --JErickson