Class B RVs in The Villages

[Ontolater]

Looking to buy something small and convenient to use as a car replacement. Figured it would be just as easy to have a small rv like a Leasureway, Roadtrek or similar. Since they are usually built on a 4 wheel platform, rather than a 6 wheel platform, I wonder if they would be ok to park in my driveway in The Villages.

[mikreb]

You will have to check your deed restrictions. Village Community Development Districts (http://districtgov.org) In my district if it's titled as an RV then the answer is NO you can't park it in your driveway.

[n8xwb]

No all classes of RVs can only be parked in your driveway for 72 hours!

[Topspinmo]

No all classes of RVs can only be parked in your driveway for 72 hours!


Unless you live in hamselwood.

[Nucky]

Class B RV'S I have recently learned are very expensive. I would say it would depend on how many exterior features your particular Model has. Some of them look like nice Vans and some of them look like Campers. Wouldn't that be a shame if you gave it a shot and got hung up on a little technicality like a Deed Restriction? If it was me I wouldn't try it because you will get pinched at some point.

I've been out looking for a new Class A or Class B. They are presently overpriced and unavailable for the most part. For me, a used RV is out of the question.

Good luck with your decision. Let us know how you do sometime down the line.

[RICH1]

Sure buy an RV and leave it in your driveway! It may compliment your house, and your 4 inch thick concrete driveway will show its appreciation by cracking a smile. Neighbors always enjoy peeking out their front window and hope that you took that trip across the country you were talking about. Your wife really prefers camping rather than going on a Viking River Cruise, or spending a day in Barcelona shopping and seeing the sights. Years from now you can visit your RV camper parked in the backlot of some storage place and look forward to changing out the sticky pads with the dead mice on them..always good to drive a mult-ton vehicle when we get older...

[njbchbum]

RICH1 - How rude! Your post isn't even good enough to be considered sarcasm!

[Tmarkwald]

Sure buy an RV and leave it in your driveway! It may compliment your house, and your 4 inch thick concrete driveway will show its appreciation by cracking a smile. Neighbors always enjoy peeking out their front window and hope that you took that trip across the country you were talking about. Your wife really prefers camping rather than going on a Viking River Cruise, or spending a day in Barcelona shopping and seeing the sights. Years from now you can visit your RV camper parked in the backlot of some storage place and look forward to changing out the sticky pads with the dead mice on them..always good to drive a mult-ton vehicle when we get older...

Really? OMG, that's rude!

He was asking a honest question and deserves an honest answer.

[retiredguy123]

No all classes of RVs can only be parked in your driveway for 72 hours!
I have seen many people on this site refer to a 72 hour parking rule. Can you provide a source for the rule? My deed restriction document prohibits the parking of RV's, but it doesn't say anything about 72 hours.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I thought it was funny and a lot of truth to it, you rock Rich

[Ontolater]

Actually your reply is why I have yet to make that purchase. We have gotten comfortable with TransAtlantic cruises and visiting whatever stops are on the way. As an accepted car replacement I can easily make the purchase. If I have to park it elsewhere probably no.

[Jima64]

Most of the class b rv vans are close to 10 feet in height with the ac cover, vent fan covers and directional TV antennae. Not much chance of mistaking it for anything other than a TV.

[Topspinmo]

I have seen many people on this site refer to a 72 hour parking rule. Can you provide a source for the rule? My deed restriction document prohibits the parking of RV's, but it doesn't say anything about 72 hours.

It’s there look through pages of fine print, pages of graphics and charts with the little x’s. :)

[Topspinmo]

I thought it was funny and a lot of truth to it, you rock Rich

I tend to agree like swimming pools the get little use?

[retiredguy123]

It’s there look through pages of fine print, pages of graphics and charts with the little x’s. :)
I think it's a Villages myth.

[texaslexuss]

Oh yippee another cousin Eddie coming to the Grizwald house! Your neighbors will love you! What’s next, a canoe mounted on top?

[njbchbum]

It’s there look through pages of fine print, pages of graphics and charts with the little x’s. :)

It is actually in 'District Adopted Rules'!
"● Campers, Winnebago’s, and other RVs are allowed on the driveway not to exceed 72 hours (3 days) provided they are not plugged in or inhabited. This allowance is made in an effort to accommodate the packing and unpacking of the RV."

See the 'External Deed Restriction Standards & District [X] Adopted Rule to Bring About Deed Compliance' for your District
VCDD Community Standards (https://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/DistrictAdoptedRules.aspx)

I think it's a Villages myth.

Nope! Not a myth!

[Professor]

Are you always this rude? It must be miserable living with yourself...

[scottiesrgreat@gmail.com]

It is amusing :-) :-). Rude people complaining about Rude people :-) :-)

Thanks for the smile!

[Girlcopper]

Really? OMG, that's rude!

He was asking a honest question and deserves an honest answer.
Lighten up and dont be so sensitive. Hes being funny. I thought his reply was witty. Take it for how it was meant and stop reading into it.

[caseycasebeer]

:)Over the past 35+ years I’ve owned every category of RV except a “Class B.” Loved them all, although each had it’s advantages/disadvantages. In January (2021) I found and purchased a 2006 RoadTrek 19 with 82K miles. The Chevy 3500 frame seems ‘stout and well cared-for. So far, I’ve only taken it on a short trip to Pensacola, but it seems fine (although small). I’m planning a longer trip to Denver & Astoria (OR) this summer; will know more then! I always thought about building-out a regular van (‘ala “Nomadland...”) but, being honest, my carpentry skills suck and I found it easier to just buy the RoadTrek. Although it will fit on my Villa driveway, I usually keep it in dry storage behind the woodshop off Rolling Acres Rd. (two days ago I counted seven Class B’s being stored there).

As for your idea of using it as a second daily driver ... Hmmm. That might work, but frankly I don’t think it would be particularly convenient. You see Lot’s of van’s being used by commercial folks in TV, do I suppose it’s doable.

Class B’s seem to be quite popular, and owner’s USE them! It’s not uncommon to see them on the used market with 80-100K miles. One thing I’ve noticed is Class B’s seem to be fairly “complex.” You have virtually all the systems (electrical, plumbing, a/c, etc) all crammed into a much smaller space, and it does get busy! In my estimation, a carefully built-out Chevy Express van might actually be simpler - but not as comfortable/fancy. Ask me again when I get back to TV (in about SEP).

Shopping for a Class B will be educational. Take your time; learn everything you can beforehand. Believe it or not there is actually a Facebook page for Chevy RoadTreks! It’s quite active, and owners seem to LOVE their RoadTrek’s!

Please feel free to call me anytime (602-418-8267). Also, I’d like to meet other RoadTrekker’s and compare notes!

Best ....

[Cloud Nine]

Sure buy an RV and leave it in your driveway! It may compliment your house, and your 4 inch thick concrete driveway will show its appreciation by cracking a smile. Neighbors always enjoy peeking out their front window and hope that you took that trip across the country you were talking about. Your wife really prefers camping rather than going on a Viking River Cruise, or spending a day in Barcelona shopping and seeing the sights. Years from now you can visit your RV camper parked in the backlot of some storage place and look forward to changing out the sticky pads with the dead mice on them..always good to drive a mult-ton vehicle when we get older...

You rock, Rich!
Love your sense of humor and couldn’t agree more!

[karostay]

Just ask a passing troll sure there out and about

[airstreamingypsy]

If you could park it at home, you would still hate using it as your around the Villages vehicle. I say that because I have a 21 foot long 4x4 pickup truck, which is around the same size as many class Bs. 21' pickups had been my daily driver for 15 years, but around here it just was awful. Tight parking, riding along side golf carts...... I broke down and also now have an SUV for around town. You would not be happy with just the B van, trust me.

[funnycarbob1]

You should know what you're talking about for you make rude comments. "A" model RV's are the large bus type chassis. "B" models are built on a standard van or mini van chassis. "C"s use pick up truck chassis.

[Mikee1]

Looking to buy something small and convenient to use as a car replacement. Figured it would be just as easy to have a small rv like a Leasureway, Roadtrek or similar. Since they are usually built on a 4 wheel platform, rather than a 6 wheel platform, I wonder if they would be ok to park in my driveway in The Villages.

With the exception of some Villas, The Villages does not own the roads. Due to this you can park on the street forever if you choose. Most neighbors would rather have it in the driveway than on the road. Sometimes neighbors should be a little more neighborly. Just a thought

[njbchbum]

With the exception of some Villas, The Villages does not own the roads. Due to this you can park on the street forever if you choose. Most neighbors would rather have it in the driveway than on the road. Sometimes neighbors should be a little more neighborly. Just a thought

As long as that car is parked according to the ordinance[s] within the governing town/county!

[CMcCord]

I purchased a Thor Sequence "B Van " late last year. It's the perfect size for 1, and 2 people can be very comfortable in a different layout than mine (there are 3 layouts, I have the "K") It's on a Dodge 3500 Promaster Chassis which really brings the cost down from those that are on the Mercedes Chassis.
I've only taken it on a couple of small trips but am heading out west for a 6 week trip to see most of the National Parks the first of June.
There are no slide outs, and no exterior storage but for something this small (20') it's bathroom and internal storage are great.
The sticker was about 23K more than I ended up paying for it, so you can't rely on the sticker price.
I've had my B Van at my home for 3 days at a time, and store it 3 miles away so it's not too big of a pain. Although I really wish I could keep it here.
One more thing I feel I need to say. I purchased from General RV and my experience with the one small warranty item I needed has been terrible. Literally, they kept my RV for over 2 months do do something that took less than an hour to do. I don't know if service is like that at all dealerships --I sure hope not.
Whatever you decide to do---ENJOY

[Spalumbos62]

Sure buy an RV and leave it in your driveway! It may compliment your house, and your 4 inch thick concrete driveway will show its appreciation by cracking a smile. Neighbors always enjoy peeking out their front window and hope that you took that trip across the country you were talking about. Your wife really prefers camping rather than going on a Viking River Cruise, or spending a day in Barcelona shopping and seeing the sights. Years from now you can visit your RV camper parked in the backlot of some storage place and look forward to changing out the sticky pads with the dead mice on them..always good to drive a mult-ton vehicle when we get older...

Wow....I know you were being funny, but came across snarky

[Mikee1]

I purchased a Thor Sequence "B Van " late last year. It's the perfect size for 1, and 2 people can be very comfortable in a different layout than mine (there are 3 layouts, I have the "K") It's on a Dodge 3500 Promaster Chassis which really brings the cost down from those that are on the Mercedes Chassis.
I've only taken it on a couple of small trips but am heading out west for a 6 week trip to see most of the National Parks the first of June.
There are no slide outs, and no exterior storage but for something this small (20') it's bathroom and internal storage are great.
The sticker was about 23K more than I ended up paying for it, so you can't rely on the sticker price.
I've had my B Van at my home for 3 days at a time, and store it 3 miles away so it's not too big of a pain. Although I really wish I could keep it here.
One more thing I feel I need to say. I purchased from General RV and my experience with the one small warranty item I needed has been terrible. Literally, they kept my RV for over 2 months do do something that took less than an hour to do. I don't know if service is like that at all dealerships --I sure hope not.
Whatever you decide to do---ENJOY

Your "warranty" experience is pretty typical. Sad, but true. They are mostly sales places with a service facade, but no real service.

[jimjamuser]

Sure buy an RV and leave it in your driveway! It may compliment your house, and your 4 inch thick concrete driveway will show its appreciation by cracking a smile. Neighbors always enjoy peeking out their front window and hope that you took that trip across the country you were talking about. Your wife really prefers camping rather than going on a Viking River Cruise, or spending a day in Barcelona shopping and seeing the sights. Years from now you can visit your RV camper parked in the backlot of some storage place and look forward to changing out the sticky pads with the dead mice on them..always good to drive a mult-ton vehicle when we get older...
That was a good, realistic post!

[jimjamuser]

Enjoy Astoria, Or. I wish that I could be there this summer.

[jimjamuser]

:)Over the past 35+ years I’ve owned every category of RV except a “Class B.” Loved them all, although each had it’s advantages/disadvantages. In January (2021) I found and purchased a 2006 RoadTrek 19 with 82K miles. The Chevy 3500 frame seems ‘stout and well cared-for. So far, I’ve only taken it on a short trip to Pensacola, but it seems fine (although small). I’m planning a longer trip to Denver & Astoria (OR) this summer; will know more then! I always thought about building-out a regular van (‘ala “Nomadland...”) but, being honest, my carpentry skills suck and I found it easier to just buy the RoadTrek. Although it will fit on my Villa driveway, I usually keep it in dry storage behind the woodshop off Rolling Acres Rd. (two days ago I counted seven Class B’s being stored there).

As for your idea of using it as a second daily driver ... Hmmm. That might work, but frankly I don’t think it would be particularly convenient. You see Lot’s of van’s being used by commercial folks in TV, do I suppose it’s doable.

Class B’s seem to be quite popular, and owner’s USE them! It’s not uncommon to see them on the used market with 80-100K miles. One thing I’ve noticed is Class B’s seem to be fairly “complex.” You have virtually all the systems (electrical, plumbing, a/c, etc) all crammed into a much smaller space, and it does get busy! In my estimation, a carefully built-out Chevy Express van might actually be simpler - but not as comfortable/fancy. Ask me again when I get back to TV (in about SEP).

Shopping for a Class B will be educational. Take your time; learn everything you can beforehand. Believe it or not there is actually a Facebook page for Chevy RoadTreks! It’s quite active, and owners seem to LOVE their RoadTrek’s!

Please feel free to call me anytime (602-418-8267). Also, I’d like to meet other RoadTrekker’s and compare notes!

Best ....
Enjoy Astoria, Or. and its natural A/C.