driveway storage of rpod
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Topic: driveway storage of rpod
Posted By: Sms9758
Subject: driveway storage of rpod
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 1:32pm
| Ok we don't have our Rpod yet, (next week) but we are planning on having our asphalt driveway fixed and the contractor said you can't park an rv on asphalt or it will ruin the asphalt. Has anyone ever heard of this before??? |
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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 4:07pm
| Try telling that to the RV Dealers. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 9:45pm
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Do it all the time, including our much-heavier Salem (twice as heavy as the pods). No difference between the wheels and pavement of a car or camper. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 10:16pm
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Throw a chunk of wood under the tongue jack so it doesn't sink in when the asphalt is hot. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 5:52am
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Doesn't sound like your contractor knows what he is talking about. A couple precautions and your fine. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Fly Pod
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 6:59am
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I'd find another paving contractor if he is unrealistic about what his paving job can withstand. Like the other poster said - just put a block of wood under the tongue jack to keep it from sinking into the asphalt.
------------- 2015 R178 R-Pod 1998 Chevy Silverado 1500 2005 Ford Escape |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 7:07pm
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Good point, I would start worrying that he is selling you a too-thin layer of asphault. I believe 4+ inches is recommended for a new job, and 2+ for a re-top. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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