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Gus Causbie (Gusc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 8:39 pm: | |
I'm going to be parking my 4104 inside a shed on crushed limestone which stays damp a lot of the time. This will be only as long as it takes me to cut a vent in the roof for the refrig.
Eventually this floor will be concrete. What thickness should the concrete be?
What is the best thing to use in the meantime to protect the tires?
I thought plywood or steel sheet metal would be ok but not sure. Or maybe rubber, but rubber sheets are probably pretty expensive.
I've seen some sort of plastic advertised but they seem pretty expensive.
How about some posts from people who are actually doing this? |
motorcoach1
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 8:48 pm: | |
visqueen plastic under plywood 3/4 ..not pressure treated |
David Hartley (Drdave)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 10:07 pm: | |
Find your local horse trailer builder or dealer
and ask them about mat material. Its made of either recycled tire rubber or heavy gauge vinyl. Your choice. and it's fairly inexpensive.
The rubber mat is anywhere from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick and you can make squares to place under the tires.
The last I bought was actually made in Canada. |
Gene Lewis (Genelewis)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 10:34 pm: | |
Old conveyer belting works mighty fine. Quarries normally have a hard time getting rid of it. Comes in various widths - 12" -48". Talk with the super and tell him what U R doing with it and don't be suprised when he wants to load U up with rolls. It also makes a great floor covering for a shop - great on the legs. Been on my shop floor for 20+ years - can't wear it out. Many other uses - let your mind go.
Enjoying the journey in NC,
Gene 05 Eagle |
Ed Jewett (Kristinsgrandpa)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 11:01 am: | |
Gene is right about the conveyor belt, we have a quarry close and they have stacks of used belt everywhere.
As for the thickness of the concrete you will get a lot of opinions on here, ranging from 4" to 8' with all sorts of re-inforcing. Just remember , remove the top soil, put down plenty of gravel/limestone and pack it down good.
Ed |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 1:37 pm: | |
I do not understand why parking on damp (part of the time) limestone is going to affect the tires. Many vehicles are parked outside on dirt or rock that is wet or at least damp all the time.
Richard |
David Hartley (Drdave)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 2:00 pm: | |
Must have seen my 2001 picture..heheheee...
Water up to the first step.... |
Gus Causbie (Gusc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 9:25 pm: | |
Thanks to all, there are some great ideas here. I especially like the conveyer belt since it has a great price and I'm cheap. There is a rock quarry not far from me.
Richard,
I think the main problem is when buses are parked so long. I personally observed the tires on my antique trucks and tractors today and they are all wet up to about 12" from the gravel floor where the bus will be parked. I don't drive them fast or far so it doesn't matter but the 4104 is a different matter. They have been parked there most of the winter without moving. |
John MC9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 11:58 pm: | |
Since tires are engineered to release chemicals when the
tire rolls (that provide for it's longevity), what's anything
under a sitting tire, going to help remedy? |
Stephen Fessenden (Sffess)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 12:30 am: | |
Good Sams Higways magazine just recommended using a vapor barrier. I guess moisture in the ground can carry away the chemicals in the tire and dry them out. |
John MC9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 12:39 am: | |
Huh! Sumptin' new every day! Thanks!! |