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01-03-2021, 08:11 AM
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Surface to Park/Store RV on
First of all we live in high humidity Florida. I realize that you shouldn’t park an rv on the grass due to condensation and the rusting of the chassis. I am setting up an area to park our rv and would like to come up with a cheaper alternative than a concrete pad. Any suggestions out there? I was considering recycled asphalt or landscape rock. Thanks in advance.
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01-03-2021, 08:34 AM
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The soil in Florida is almost universally sand and drains extremely well. Unlike northern clay or loam soils, there is no reason not to park directly on it.
If you feel you need something under the tires, use 4x8x16" concrete blocks to make pads for the wheels. A pair of 4' x 16" pads for the fronts and 4'x 32" for the rears makes a large enough area to easily drive onto. Bed the blocks in the sand and they won't break or move. Lowes, Home Depot, etc have them for around $1.75 each.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Cap-Concret...625-in/3608974
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01-07-2021, 03:19 PM
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I would worry more about the salt in the air and protect any metal work with some type of sealant. Chassis damage is far more likely when driving on road salt in colder climes.
Look at older RV's in your area and see what parts of them have been damaged by the sea air or from UV radiation. I know that fiberglass doors and window frames have had a very short live with southern exposures in Florida.
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01-07-2021, 04:24 PM
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We park our on RAP [recycled asphalt product] or crushed asphalt. Packs extremely hard and drains well. I think a cover is more important than whats under it. Ours is under a roof to keep sun off of it.
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01-07-2021, 07:41 PM
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I think gravel is the least expensive, easiest to work with and best option (as compared to concrete). The recycled asphalt would surely work as well. My experience with that is that you better get it level like you want it before the summer heat fuses it back into one massive piece again.
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01-07-2021, 07:45 PM
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Recycled concrete if you can find it. We paved the drive and pads with it in NW FL. Very solid and almost permanent. Benn down almost 3 years now.
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01-07-2021, 10:43 PM
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Southeast Texas here where the humidity is high most of the time. I had medium size (around 1 inch) white rock brought in about 15 years ago and haven't looked back. Can't remember the price but since I've always been a cheapskate, know it wasn't very expensive. Never an issue with moisture under the motorhome.
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01-07-2021, 10:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimstewart_1
First of all we live in high humidity Florida. I realize that you shouldn’t park an rv on the grass due to condensation and the rusting of the chassis. I am setting up an area to park our rv and would like to come up with a cheaper alternative than a concrete pad. Any suggestions out there? I was considering recycled asphalt or landscape rock. Thanks in advance.
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Go with concrete,who wants to lay down on rocks or something that is going to hurt your back,we all work on our moho.
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01-08-2021, 08:37 AM
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Concrete pads for under the wheels with a good solid tamped base. Make them so you have at least 12 inches around the tires and probably 6 inches thick. If you use anything else, it will eventually sink from the weight. You can use the recycled asphalt to complete the rest of the area.
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01-08-2021, 01:15 PM
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Having lived in Florida for 43 years and had boats and RVs parked in my yard much of that time, I'll stand by my recommendation for Florida. And yes, humidity and mildew are larger problems than tires on the soil. Ventilation is a must. And if you have no shade, sun oxidation is also a concern. If you can't shade it somehow, make sure it gets polished/waxed at least annually to keep the finish nice.
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