Well folks,
Too many people waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over think this parking thing. When was the last time, ANYONE, EVER, saw a set of tires, on a motor home, THAT GETS EVEN MODEST USE, acquire any tire problems due to parking on ANYTHING?
There may be a few watching or contributing to this thread about what they think is a valuable or, at the least, adequate, parking surface to help protect their tires. But, if you were to drive around America, you'd find a few hundred-thousand motor homes parked on every surface possible, man-made or otherwise. And, a very large percentage of these parked coaches, if not most, are used on a regular basis.
My point is, I don't know anyone who's had any sort of tire issues, where the parking surface is a contributing factor. Now, if you're going park your coach in a field with grass, mud, swamp, etc. and, you plan not using it for 5 or more years, well then, you'll most likely encounter some residual effect of not only what could be the surface but, also the elements too.
Sure, the manufacturers will RECOMMEND parking on a particular surface, due to so many folks asking WHAT TO PARK ON.
But, like stated, if you use the coach, even on an infrequent basis, you'll have no damage to your tires. As has always been stated on this and all other RV forums, RV tires are replaced almost entirely due to age, not wear or, other issues, with very few exceptions.
People will park their expensive RVs on whatever surface makes them happy. It's everyone's choice.
Scott
Too many people waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over think this parking thing. When was the last time, ANYONE, EVER, saw a set of tires, on a motor home, THAT GETS EVEN MODEST USE, acquire any tire problems due to parking on ANYTHING?
There may be a few watching or contributing to this thread about what they think is a valuable or, at the least, adequate, parking surface to help protect their tires. But, if you were to drive around America, you'd find a few hundred-thousand motor homes parked on every surface possible, man-made or otherwise. And, a very large percentage of these parked coaches, if not most, are used on a regular basis.
My point is, I don't know anyone who's had any sort of tire issues, where the parking surface is a contributing factor. Now, if you're going park your coach in a field with grass, mud, swamp, etc. and, you plan not using it for 5 or more years, well then, you'll most likely encounter some residual effect of not only what could be the surface but, also the elements too.
Sure, the manufacturers will RECOMMEND parking on a particular surface, due to so many folks asking WHAT TO PARK ON.
But, like stated, if you use the coach, even on an infrequent basis, you'll have no damage to your tires. As has always been stated on this and all other RV forums, RV tires are replaced almost entirely due to age, not wear or, other issues, with very few exceptions.
People will park their expensive RVs on whatever surface makes them happy. It's everyone's choice.
Scott
Beware that there is not much that can be stuck more than DP in the mud.
Still remember Prevost rally years ago, where dirt campground had heavy rain at the time and they had to call 6 WD tractor to get those guys out.
Conclusion, don't save on several inches of gravel
Gravel comes in different varieties as well.
Crushed stone can be very unsteady. In our county we do have County Quarry that recycle concrete.
Crushed concrete with mix of dust make very steady base for anything and is cheaper than crushed rock.
Still remember Prevost rally years ago, where dirt campground had heavy rain at the time and they had to call 6 WD tractor to get those guys out.
Conclusion, don't save on several inches of gravel
Gravel comes in different varieties as well.
Crushed stone can be very unsteady. In our county we do have County Quarry that recycle concrete.
Crushed concrete with mix of dust make very steady base for anything and is cheaper than crushed rock.
Do not put down 3-4" of 1" ball bearings that a MH will have trouble driving in. Put down a couple more inches of crusher run gravel putting a side slope to it so water will run off. Your jacks will be able to level the MH and jack pads may be necessary on the lower side.
If you can get asphalt road millings/grindings that are very black (very little gravel in it) and often is not more expensive than gravel. 3" of it will over time and summer heat bond back together forming an excellent surface. You can use the weight of the MH to compact it when put down and then again in the summer when it's hot and sunny.
If you can get asphalt road millings/grindings that are very black (very little gravel in it) and often is not more expensive than gravel. 3" of it will over time and summer heat bond back together forming an excellent surface. You can use the weight of the MH to compact it when put down and then again in the summer when it's hot and sunny.
