Parking pad on a slope -- on a budget
I know "on a slope one a budget" may be an oxymoron. RV is a 28 footer with 212" wheelbase. The only reasonable place we have to park it is on a slope that drops about 5" every 8 feet or so. ...
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Can you back in so the water runs off the back? I park mine on a slope so rain water doesn't pool on the roof and isn't constantly running over the front window.
They make retaining wall blocks that interlock and are pretty easy to set. Gravel would work fine and is considered 'self-compacting'. That being said I'm sure someone could get more compaction if they tried hard enough but it generally isn't done in construction.
Just remember to start well. Any errors will magnify as you go up. I have an above ground pool set on retaining blocks- half dug in, half on blocks with the highest part on 5 or 6 courses. Been there 6 years with no problems.
Don't scrimp on the size- you'll appreciate easier access and parking with an apron around it. Good Luck!
They make retaining wall blocks that interlock and are pretty easy to set. Gravel would work fine and is considered 'self-compacting'. That being said I'm sure someone could get more compaction if they tried hard enough but it generally isn't done in construction.
Just remember to start well. Any errors will magnify as you go up. I have an above ground pool set on retaining blocks- half dug in, half on blocks with the highest part on 5 or 6 courses. Been there 6 years with no problems.
Don't scrimp on the size- you'll appreciate easier access and parking with an apron around it. Good Luck!
