New Georgetown 335DS - New Pad or Driveway?

[lbirdie123]

Getting a 2017 Georgetown 335DS this week. Would it be better to build a cement pad or rock/stone? Also, can it sit on the driveway for a week or 2 at a time, without harming the driveway. Thanks.

[lbirdie123]

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Getting a 2017 Georgetown 335DS this week. Would it be better to build a cement pad or rock/stone? We have a clay type soil. Also, can it sit on the driveway for a week or 2 at a time, without harming the driveway. Thanks.

[rp53]

of course it came. if $$$ is not tight i would go with cement here is mineAttachment 158168

[Macrosill]

You could put in stone and then just pour some small cement pads where the tires will sit. Cheaper and good for the tires as well.

[Keystone]

I tried the crushed stone for a few years. 3 years later (this spring) I had a pad poured where the crushed stone was. If you can afford it concrete pad is the way to go. I also added an RV electric hookup too.

[Jim G]

Considering the difference in cost, I imagine either concrete or gravel is fine. It is still advisable to sit the tires on wood or rubber mats if sitting for a long time. Neither concrete nor gravel are good for rubber tires.

[kenandterry]

OP asked if he should do concrete versus gravel. I’m not sure there’s a perfect answer, however the proper gravel size would allow better drainage underneath the tires while parked.

His other question is whether it’s okay to park in the driveway, without harming the driveway. I guess it all depends on what material is the driveway he’s talking about, and how well cured is it? Asphalt can take awhile to support the weight of an RV depending on composition and heat and how long between parking times.

[EricNJ]

What is the purpose of rubber or wood pads vs concrete or asphalt. What is worse/better about the two?

[Wolverine 1945]

We had a driveway extension put in 2 or 3 years ago,,, had the topsoil removed and several yards of crushed concrete brought in,,, crushed concrete looks very nice,,, but if you plan to do snow removal on it,,, it will not work,,, crushed concrete does not pack down like road gravel,,, because of the lack of clay !!!
We just had an RV Port built,,, our little Sunseeker is now parked on treated 2 X 10 !!!

[Wolverine 1945]

We have dents in our asphalt driveway where I used to park my little Plymouth Sundance and the asphalt was about 20 years old,,, must have been pretty thin where I parked it,,,
Next to the garage,,, where it sun did not shine !!!
I remember back some 30 years ago a young man that had just been hired @ the shop where I worked in Orange Co. CA,,, he road a motorcycle back forth to work,,, his first day he parked his bike on the asphalt instead of the concrete,,, and used his kickstand,,, when he returned from a job bike had sunken into the asphalt and fallen over!!! That was the last time he parked on the asphalt !!!

[Secarider]

I poured a 12x45 foot pad 5 inches thick, fiber and wire installed. It looks so good, and I don't have to worry about rocks getting in my grass, plus I can easily get around under motorhome with a creaper.

I think it is preference and $$$$ that will make your decision. Mine was concrete.

[Johnfort]

I started out with rock and re-did it with concrete 5 years later, wasteing the first $$ spent. Love it for every reason.

Be sure to build it well in case you have motor home visitors as I have had.

Also, you may decide on a heavier RV or motor home some day. Also, better home resale.

[mogman]

I have 2 wheels on concrete and 2 on pea gravel. All 4 have double sheets of 3/4 ply under the tires, so it really doesn't matter what the substrate is.