When we moved here in 2010 we carefully checked the rules and laws regarding RV parking. On the public roads (in front of your house) you can park for up to 72 hours for loading/unloading and general maintenance like washing/waxing.
We park our 36 foot motor home at our house for these purposes only, and have never exceeded the 3 day guideline. No one ever sleeps in it, and we keep it plugged in to charge the batteries, keep the fridge cold, and run the A/C while loading. We don't run the generator except for a brief test.
When we have friends with motor homes visiting, they always stay at local campgrounds, never in front of our house. I agree that "Cousin Eddies Real RV" does not belong in any of our neighborhoods.
Most of our neighbors have accepted our lifestyle and always have questions about where we are off to next. Our street is used as a "cut through" to avoid a traffic light and I suppose some of those folks are upset about having to slow down, but I view that as a side benefit.
I fully agree with the positive attitude expressed in this thread. That's the approach our neighbors have taken and I hope it is supported everywhere in our great community.
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