Parking enclosed trailer on blacktop driveway

[Mike Pearson]

Paul,

The asphalt will have to have a minimum of 6 inches of road base installed below the asphalt traffic course. This is typicaly crushed concrete, lime rock, shell. You cant just scrape off the sod and put down asphalt. Asphalt takes a while to cure. If you park on it too soon it will get depressions from the wheels even with wood under them. cure is faster during cool temperatures. Both surfaces make a good driveway if properly done. In your area there are issues with freeze thaw that we dont have down here in Florida.

Good luck

[Adger Smith]

Paul,
I went through the same thing (analysis) in 2002. Went with the "Crete" very glad I did.
I.ve had my 36,000 lb rig on it in 100+ days and it didn't sink or roll up like I've seen some "***-fault" driveways do... Be sure and have someone do it right. Don't pour too big a sections. Put in plenty of expansion joints and do a good footing. In you climate I go along with the Freeze prevention, too.

[Todd Gale]

I went the asphalt route as it was less expensive and less property taxes here. If you do park the trailer on asphalt park it on some 1 inch plywood or your trailer tires will leave indentions into the asphalt sooner or later.