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dpinvidic · 04-15-2017, 10:50 PM

I am looking at new homes in AZ (no freezing).
A lot of homes have concrete pavers driveways.
How do they hold up with a 35,000lb RV?

I would be parking on concrete, but driving over the pavers to get to the parking pad.

thanks,

Dan

1doodadd · 04-16-2017, 08:01 AM

I would think it will compact the pavers that you drive on if not break them into pieces. Pavers normally have 2 - 3" of class 2 base material, or class 3 which is even less stable. Not to mention what the compaction percentage was attained out of 100%. Meaning, most construction jobs will have a minimum of 95% to pass compaction standards. If you do it you can expect to be replacing pavers over time. Just my opinion

FlyingDiver · 04-16-2017, 08:11 AM

I had no problem with my 50,000lb RV on the pavers on my driveway. Only pulled it in once so far (new home), but no issues. The pavers themselves should be fine as long as the base is sturdy enough to not let them sink in.

Lots of RV resorts here in Florida have paver pads for the RVs. Never seen any issues, but they know they'll have big rigs on them when they install the pads.

If this is a new home, the builder should know what the pavers and base are rated for.

Badlands Bob · 04-16-2017, 03:49 PM

I've seen pavers used on roadways to designate crosswalks at Malls and downtown areas. They get lots of traffic all day, everyday. It all depends on the base.

Spk64 · 04-16-2017, 04:19 PM

I believe when pavers are installed where cars are driven. 8-10" base is usually recommended. Maybe even more depending on conditions.
Our patio has 6" compacted base

dpinvidic · 04-16-2017, 07:53 PM

Thanks guys...after more research, it sounds like the 10-12" base is the key for heavy loads.At least they can be removed and a deeper base installed if I have a problem...just don't know what the builder did in 2015 when the home was built. It does have a 1700sqft RV garage...so maybe they did it right for the heavy RV's.

Dan

dpinvidic · 04-18-2017, 09:06 PM

Thanks guys...after more research, it sounds like the 10-12" base is the key for heavy loads.At least they can be removed and a deeper base installed if I have a problem...just don't know what the builder did in 2015 when the home was built. It does have a 1700sqft RV garage...so maybe they did it right for the heavy RV's.

Dan

Frank Tamez · 04-18-2017, 09:19 PM

House and driveway built in 2013.
The heaviest Coach I have parked in the garage has been around 30k.
As you will probably notice there is even an RV dump station so the rig doesn't just drive over the pavers. Sometimes it sits for a couple hours before getting put away. Also sits when we are filling fresh tank.
AND
I'm in Eastern Wa where it gets COLD in the winter.
Driveway still looks like new.

Frank

Hgrace56 · 04-26-2017, 02:07 PM

We just put in 6000 sw ft of pavers in our front drive. 60% designed for 40k lbs plus load.
They used 8" of contacted recycled concrete whichever becomes like concrete itself them the 1-2" of sand to level and set.
It has been awesome and even after our monsoons this year in Los Angeles all is fit and fine.
It's all about the preparation and base.