RV, trailer and parking pads
RV Pads & Parking Pads in Las Vegas
Across Las Vegas, Clark County wants every parked vehicle on pavement, not rock or dirt. We lay out a pad for the rig you own, set its thickness for the weight and keep it off your wall footing.
Call us(725) 502-1499
Mon to Sat, 7am to 7pm. Closed Sunday.
What comes with an RV pad
At your Las Vegas or Enterprise home we measure the side yard, check the gate the rig must pass, and see how the pad meets the driveway. In summer we pour early in the morning, so a big slab is not setting up in the afternoon heat.
Layout to your rig
We size the pad from the RV, trailer or boat you actually park, plus room to walk around it.
Dig-out and base
The ground is cut down and a base built up, because a heavy load finds every soft spot.
Thickness for the load
Heavy-vehicle slabs generally run 5 to 8 inches, thicker than a slab meant for a car.
A stronger mix
RV slabs are commonly poured at 4,000 psi or more, or with a fiber-reinforced mix.
Joints planned for weight
Control joints are laid out so the pad cracks where we choose, away from the tire paths.
Clear of the block wall
The pad edge is kept from loading or burying the footing that holds up your block wall.
Why do RV pads crack when car driveways don't?
RVs or loaded trailers will put far more weight onto a slab than cars. In the Las Vegas Valley the county requires parking areas on single family homes to be paved. Code Enforcement says vehicles cannot be parked on grass, dirt or decorative rock. This is why many side yards in Enterprise have a pad. A pad poured to a car driveway's spec is the one that cracks. Heavy vehicles call for a thicker slab (5-8 inches) at 4,000 psi or more. Thickness isn't the only factor. The base and jointing will determine whether the pad can support the rig or crack under the tires and leveling jacks.
Poured too thin
A pad built like a car slab holds a car fine, then cracks under a heavy rig's tires.
Soft edges, thin base
Where the base underneath is skimpy, edges under the tires settle and snap off first.
RV pad or parking pad: which size fits?
Start with what will park there and how much it weighs. A motorhome or a loaded toy hauler needs a different slab than a second car does.
| What to compare | RV pad | Parking pad |
|---|---|---|
| What parks there | Motorhome, travel trailer, boat or toy hauler | A second car, truck or small utility trailer |
| Size reference | County RV space minimum 10 by 22 feet, then your rig | Your vehicle plus room to open the doors |
| Thickness | Heavy-vehicle range, about 5 to 8 inches | A standard driveway section built for cars |
| Mix | 4,000 psi or more, or a fiber mix | The same mix as a car driveway |
| Usual spot | Side yard, through a gate, along a block wall | Right beside the driveway, off the garage side |
Questions about RV pads in Clark County
Most RV pad calls in Las Vegas start here. Text a photo of the side yard and the rig's length to begin.
How big should an RV pad be?
Big enough for your rig with room around it. Clark County's parking table sets an RV space minimum of 10 by 22 feet, a useful floor, though it was written for parking areas in general. Measure bumper to hitch, allow for slide-outs and the awning, then add walking room.
How thick should an RV pad be in Las Vegas?
There is no local code number we can point you to for RV pad thickness, so check with the county if you want one in writing. General trade practice for heavy vehicles is 5 to 8 inches at 4,000 psi or more. We set yours from the rig's weight and the ground we find.
How many RVs can I keep at my house in Clark County?
Title 30 caps storage at a residence at a maximum of 3 recreational vehicles. Your HOA can set tighter rules on how many and where, so read your covenants before you size a pad for more than one rig.
Can an RV pad go right up against my block wall?
It can run alongside the wall, but it should never load or bury the wall's footing. That is standard practice rather than a county rule. If your side yard needs a grade change to fit the pad, retaining walls over 24 inches need their own approval.
Does a side-yard RV pad need a building permit?
Check before you pour. The county permit exemptions we have read name walks and driveways, not RV pads in so many words, so we will not promise yours is exempt. Call the building department that covers your address, and ask your HOA too, since its approval is separate.
Can you add a parking pad beside my driveway?
Yes, and it is a common job for us. A pad beside the drive gives a second car, boat or work trailer the paved surface county Code Enforcement asks for. We look at how it joins the existing driveway and which way water will run off both slabs.
Bringing home a new trailer soon?
Measure it, check your HOA rules and plan a spot off the rock, since the county counts parking on decorative rock as a violation. Then give us a call.
Call us(725) 502-1499