So, as we are looking into our first RV (more than likely a 35-39 foot gasser) we're at the same time getting our driveway redone.We are in west central FL, which means a lot of sand for our soil. Our current driveway is in really bad shape (concrete with some asphalt) and as we're getting quotes for a new one, we're also considering what we might wish to do in case we get a big MH.My parents own a 40' DP and come to visit on occasion. Not a big deal when they put more weight and pressure on our existing driveway as it is already crappy, but if we get a new driveway we don't want them (or our MH we eventually get) to crack it or mess it up.So, part of me is thinking of having thicker or reinforced patches of the concrete in 5'x5' areas (8 of them - one for each corner of the two RVs) along the section where the RVs would go. This way the extra thickness and reinforced areas would be where the tires and jacks would go, but not end up taking up the entire long run length of the driveway.Thoughts and opinions welcome - and any idea of thickness, reinforcement, etc. for these types of weight? I've got to imagine our RV will be around 17,000 - 20,000 pounds, and theirs (40 foot DP) maybe around 30,000 ?

I would just go ahead and mark off a 40' long by 30' wide parking at the end of the driveway and have that section poured deeper with extra steel in it. No need to do the entire drive that strong, but I would not cut corners on it either.Have no idea what you need for your soil. That should come from a reliable local contractor.

My driveway has stored a motor home for 14 years and it is just 4" thick fiber reinforced concrete. No steel reinforcement at all. I have had heavy dump trucks on it as well as lumber trucks with no issues. Just make sure that you put expansion joints every 10' and you should be fine. Also make sure that when you tear up the old driveway that the dirt is well compacted before you pour any concrete. I was a licensed Florida General Contractor in Pinellas County before I retired and this is what I did when I built this house. You can spend more if you want to and make it thicker if you want to, but there is really no need. Our soil in Florida is very solid and you do not have to worry about all of the issues that they have in cooler climates and soil with a lot of clay.

Mr. Steven,I would make it for a 45ft. coach so if you ever sell, ALL home-buyers with motorhomes can be included. My brother and his wife built a new house and incorporated a motorhome garage along with the 3 car garage. He only made it 37 ft. deep as that was plenty of room for what he had at the time. He just didn't think we would get a larger coach.Well, he did and it won't fit. So, he is in a storage rental unit along with me. He felt the cost to expand the garage wasn't worth it.Safe travels,MM.

rgatijnet1 wrote:My driveway has stored a motor home for 14 years and it is just 4" thick fiber reinforced concrete. No steel reinforcement at all. I have had heavy dump trucks on it as well as lumber trucks with no issues. Just make sure that you put expansion joints every 10' and you should be fine. Also make sure that when you tear up the old driveway that the dirt is well compacted before you pour any concrete. I was a licensed Florida General Contractor in Pinellas County before I retired and this is what I did when I built this house. You can spend more if you want to and make it thicker if you want to, but there is really no need. Our soil in Florida is very solid and you do not have to worry about all of the issues that they have in cooler climates and soil with a lot of clay.Ahh, good to hear! My biggest concern was my parent's 40' DP, but they only visit once a year, and even that is iffy in the future now that dad is 80.

rgatijnet1 wrote:My driveway has stored a motor home for 14 years and it is just 4" thick fiber reinforced concrete. No steel reinforcement at all. I have had heavy dump trucks on it as well as lumber trucks with no issues. Just make sure that you put expansion joints every 10' and you should be fine. Also make sure that when you tear up the old driveway that the dirt is well compacted before you pour any concrete. I was a licensed Florida General Contractor in Pinellas County before I retired and this is what I did when I built this house. You can spend more if you want to and make it thicker if you want to, but there is really no need. Our soil in Florida is very solid and you do not have to worry about all of the issues that they have in cooler climates and soil with a lot of clay.PS - any recommendations for someone to do the driveway?

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C-172-AV8R
Explorer
Sep 02, 2017
Don't forget to install hydro, water and a clean out. Much easier done first then later.
FIRE_UP
Explorer
Sep 02, 2017
All the fiberglass and steel reinforcement in the world won't help if your substrate is not prepared properly. I'm not a contractor nor am I an expert in pouring driveways or anything else. I HAVE had it done in a couple of houses we've owned. The prep of your soil/ground is of utmost importance. If you've got spongy ground or, heavy clay or, expansive soil, even if you were to pour 6" instead of the traditional 3.5", you'd still get cracks and failing areas due to the substrate not been able to support the point-of-position areas (tire contact points or, jack points).

Our soil, out here in Lake Havasu City AZ, is like concrete anyway. So prepping it is about as easy as it gets. We poured a 16' x 72' slab on the side of our RV garage for the boat and whomever comes to visit with a M/H and, it's been in place now for 2 years and not one crack. And we've had our coach, an '04 Itasca Horizon 36GD with the C-7 330HP CAT on it several times and that includes using the Jacks without any pads. We put no steel, either re-bar or screen, and no fiberglass mix, just 4,000 psi concrete mix. So, yep, you do need as good of soil prep as you can get and afford so that your concrete has a GREAT base under it.
Scott
Ivylog
Explorer III
Sep 02, 2017
3000 psi with fiber...no wire or rebar. Assuming 10' wide driveway I'd go 5" on both edges for 3' and only 3" in the middle 4'. Saw ever 12' to control where it will crack. I would do much the same for the two parking areas. You can form with 2X4 holding them 1.5" off the ground.
grey2112
Explorer
Sep 02, 2017
rgatijnet1 wrote:
My driveway has stored a motor home for 14 years and it is just 4" thick fiber reinforced concrete. No steel reinforcement at all. I have had heavy dump trucks on it as well as lumber trucks with no issues.
Just make sure that you put expansion joints every 10' and you should be fine. Also make sure that when you tear up the old driveway that the dirt is well compacted before you pour any concrete.
I was a licensed Florida General Contractor in Pinellas County before I retired and this is what I did when I built this house. You can spend more if you want to and make it thicker if you want to, but there is really no need.
Our soil in Florida is very solid and you do not have to worry about all of the issues that they have in cooler climates and soil with a lot of clay.

PS - any recommendations for someone to do the driveway?
grey2112
Explorer
Sep 02, 2017
rgatijnet1 wrote:
My driveway has stored a motor home for 14 years and it is just 4" thick fiber reinforced concrete. No steel reinforcement at all. I have had heavy dump trucks on it as well as lumber trucks with no issues.
Just make sure that you put expansion joints every 10' and you should be fine. Also make sure that when you tear up the old driveway that the dirt is well compacted before you pour any concrete.
I was a licensed Florida General Contractor in Pinellas County before I retired and this is what I did when I built this house. You can spend more if you want to and make it thicker if you want to, but there is really no need.
Our soil in Florida is very solid and you do not have to worry about all of the issues that they have in cooler climates and soil with a lot of clay.

Ahh, good to hear! My biggest concern was my parent's 40' DP, but they only visit once a year, and even that is iffy in the future now that dad is 80.
Mr_Mark1
Explorer
Sep 02, 2017
Mr. Steven,

I would make it for a 45ft. coach so if you ever sell, ALL home-buyers with motorhomes can be included.

My brother and his wife built a new house and incorporated a motorhome garage along with the 3 car garage. He only made it 37 ft. deep as that was plenty of room for what he had at the time. He just didn't think we would get a larger coach.

Well, he did and it won't fit. So, he is in a storage rental unit along with me. He felt the cost to expand the garage wasn't worth it.

Safe travels,
MM.
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Sep 02, 2017
My driveway has stored a motor home for 14 years and it is just 4" thick fiber reinforced concrete. No steel reinforcement at all. I have had heavy dump trucks on it as well as lumber trucks with no issues.
Just make sure that you put expansion joints every 10' and you should be fine. Also make sure that when you tear up the old driveway that the dirt is well compacted before you pour any concrete.
I was a licensed Florida General Contractor in Pinellas County before I retired and this is what I did when I built this house. You can spend more if you want to and make it thicker if you want to, but there is really no need.
Our soil in Florida is very solid and you do not have to worry about all of the issues that they have in cooler climates and soil with a lot of clay.
BB_TX
Nomad
Sep 02, 2017
I would just go ahead and mark off a 40' long by 30' wide parking at the end of the driveway and have that section poured deeper with extra steel in it. No need to do the entire drive that strong, but I would not cut corners on it either.

Have no idea what you need for your soil. That should come from a reliable local contractor.

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