Bus Parking Pad

[bobofthenorth]

But what makes that right?  I mean if it is the best ROI for me I am not afraid to pour the whole pad, but is that the best for my situation?

Every time I've cheaped out on some project I have ended up regretting it.  When I dig down and do it right initially it may be hard to swallow but I've never regretted doing it right.  Anything less than a full pad with a minimum of 3 feet clear all around the bus is a compromise which you will someday regret.  IMNTBHO & YMMV

[mung]

But is there not a benefit to having the center of the area lower than where the tires are?  Also isn't there benefit to having the coquina under the leaky areas of the bus?

I mean I can build a form, have some redi-mix dropped in there and flatten it out with the best of them.  But would I later regret that?  It would be a lot easier later to move some coquina vs ripping up a slab if it ever needed to go.  Also, if I really need to be under the bus and I have an issue with being in the coquina, I can always put the bus in the driveway where it is currently. 

[mung]

Found a good deal on asphalt millings and have read that they make a great pad.

[robertglines1]

I would hope you don't spend much time under the bus after initial repairs!!Wide run up blocks will help on height.

[mung]

If I am going to be under the bus for any major work, I will move it to my concrete driveway where it is parked now. 

[mung]

20 tons of milled asphalt, graded and compacted for $600.  They will be out on Friday.  So I will have a full pad, will just have to make sure to spread the load if jacking the bus up on it.  But again, if I have a choice I will do that work in the concrete driveway.  I am going to try to run a sewer line before they get there.

[Beesme]

Just got a crazy thought ! U should've seen my wife's face omg!!, I said to her why don't we add 5 feet to the pool deck on both sides and I'd have a hell of a pIt !!!! Hahaha if looks could kill omg lmao I can't stop laughing at her ..... See she loves the pool ... It's all work to me ... But think bout the bus pit pit's got 45 feet of concrete pad one by 8 ' deep .. Guess what she's not going for it ! Please baby....

[mung]

Well at least you would be cool while you are working on the bus. 

[MightyThor]

Just got a crazy thought ! U should've seen my wife's face omg!!, I said to her why don't we add 5 feet to the pool deck on both sides and I'd have a hell of a pIt !!!! Hahaha if looks could kill omg lmao I can't stop laughing at her ..... See she loves the pool ... It's all work to me ... But think bout the bus pit pit's got 45 feet of concrete pad one by 8 ' deep .. Guess what she's not going for it ! Please baby....

Yep, I can see it now a two track bridge over the pool, bus parked stretching across the 5' level and you underneath in a float tube , umbrella, cool drink and a 3/4 drive air wrench.

[luvrbus]

You need a Geotextile mat between the sand and the milling the 20 tons will cover 480 sf ft 6 inches deep non compacted figure 360 sf ft compacted

[mung]

The sand has a lot of gravel mixed in it because it was once all gravel that got pushed down.  I think it will be a fine base.  I am sure when the guy gets here he will be able to tell me what we need.

[B_K]

20 tons of milled asphalt, graded and compacted for $600.  They will be out on Friday.

You need a Geotextile mat between the sand and the milling the 20 tons will cover 480 sf ft 6 inches deep non compacted figure 360 sf ft compacted

The sand has a lot of gravel mixed in it because it was once all gravel that got pushed down.  I think it will be a fine base.  I am sure when the guy gets here he will be able to tell me what we need.

Mung I'd take Clifford's suggestion on this he has been around major construction for many yrs. You don't want to wait until the truck shows up to deliver it before asking what you need to do the job right because the guys not going to tell you "Hey you need a Geotextile mat that we'll have to order and get next week and then put this down an spread it!"
He's going to tell you. "OH your base is just fine I do these all the time!" And dump, spread and split with the $ !

Then later when you discover Clifford was right you'll be the one paying to have it dug out and redone right.
  BK 

[luvrbus]

Ok I just made a suggestion the Geo matt will distribute the load the millings it's self have no strength it's only as good as the base underneath same applies to hot mix asphalt   you can get about 60 % compaction it will always be loose

[mung]

The base itself is pretty solid.  I parked the Winnie there and never had issues with it sinking or getting ruts. 

[B_K]

The base itself is pretty solid.  I parked the Winnie there and never had issues with it sinking or getting ruts. 

Bus weighs way more than a winnie but as they say do it your way your mileage may vary!
  BK