New Parking Pad

[Terry W]

We just moved and we got a place with enough room to park the MH at home I am in the process of planning out my pad and getting some grading and leveling done. I'm thinking 55' by 10-12', I might go to 60' depending on how it affects landscaping and drainage etc. I will have electricity and water but no dump station at the slab, it won't work out. I also plan on a little storage shed, 8' x 10' for RV and yard stuff also on the pad.

This all seems pretty straight forward to me, pour a slab and park on it!! Do those of you that have home storage have any suggestions? What would you have done differently, what would you have added or left off. Would you have used gravel instead of a slab? This will not be covered storage, but it won't be full sun either.

I think I've got it "thunk out" but it doesn't hurt to get some input.

Terry

[RVPioneer]

We park on a gravel pad at the house and run an extension cord from the garage. It is fine for doing things in the coach, not so fun for working underneath. I back the coach up a 600' driveway to the spot to avoid the risk of a repetitive motion injury from doing multiple 3-point turns at the top. Head first is the only way to safely get back on the road.

Plans for the future are a metal barn with a slab floor and electricity down closer to the road. Considered gravel as a cost saving measure, cement will keep everything cleaner, make it somewhat enjoyable to get underneath, and should prove a sufficient deterrent to the ground squirrels.

I'd go 12' wide or more if possible to allow for working on the exterior with ladders and such.

[Jeff and Cheryl]

Several years ago there were a couple of threads regarding pouring concrete for an RV pad. IIRC gravel base, thick concrete pad with rebar reinforcement. Might want to take some time and research this from several years ago.

[CJ7365]

I had a limited budget, and because I live in the desert I opted for overhead and side covered, with gravel, eventually it will get a slab poured in, my main concern was getting it out of the sun and wind, I can work on it rain or shine.


I did not use gravel but a crushed base when watered turned hard, cant remember the proper name of the base I used, I can crawl underneath without any problems.

I have a 30 amp plug within reach, although usually just use 20 amps for running the fridge while packing up.


You need to wider, I am 18' wide, and with the slides extended I can work around the RV with no problems

[Old Scout]

The center aisle of our barn [where we park the coach] is 20 by 48--with pier and beam floor, rebar and 6 inch slab pour. Arguably, working inside barn walls is a different issue but 20ft is about the minimum width to provide access to the sides and roof of the coach.....

[Redapple]

Just poured our slab. 25ft wide X 55ft long x 5in thick, 3500 psi. When I have the money I will do the building.

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[rrthor]

Terry what kind of finish do you plan for the top of the concrete.

[HR2004]

My slab is 11 ft wide. Wish I had room for a couple more ft wide. Rv is not all the way back as I was doing something.behind it.

[Terry W]

Thanks all for the input,

I will make the pad as wide as is practical but I think 12' might be my limit. I have terrain, drainage and property line issues. I will have plenty of room at each end for ladders and what not and I will also be able to back up into the yard for better side access.

My brother is a cement contractor so he will handle the material and construction part of the job. At best a family discount, at worst a family surcharge.

As for finish, I hadn't really thought much about it. I kinda just figured a broom finish. I am thinking I'll stain it to match the house, driveway or dirt. I'm thinking now that I'll probably want a sealer of some kind to help with leaks or spills.

As for gravel, I'm thinking it's a lot more forgiving than concrete, spills and leaks, but I sure wouldn't want to spend any time laying on it for maintenance etc. I'm too old to be that uncomfortable if I don't have to be.

These are my thoughts it will be so nice to have it at the house, even if it's a little bit tight.

Terry

[HR2004]

I did a smooth finish so my creeper would roll easy under the rv