Campers Parking on the Street?

[cappyjon431]

I seem to recall reading about the rules governing the parking of campers on the street in TOTV, but I can't seem to find the thread I remembered by using the search function.

What are the rules about parking a camper (a rather large one) on the street in TV? Someone parked one on our street a couple of days ago. It is causing problems getting around it when we have cars/carts going in both directions.

I'm not comfortable approaching the homeowner, and if it is only here for another day or so it is not a big deal (to me), but if it remains for much longer I may need to call Community Watch (is that who we call?). I did notice today that they have a power cord going out to the camper, so it appears someone is staying in the camper.

[Bogie Shooter]

I seem to recall reading about the rules governing the parking of campers on the street in TOTV, but I can't seem to find the thread I remembered by using the search function.

What are the rules about parking a camper (a rather large one) on the street in TV? Someone parked one on our street a couple of days ago. It is causing problems getting around it when we have cars/carts going in both directions.

I'm not comfortable approaching the homeowner, and if it is only here for another day or so it is not a big deal (to me), but if it remains for much longer I may need to call Community Watch (is that who we call?). I did notice today that they have a power cord going out to the camper, so it appears someone is staying in the camper.

If you feel it is a safety hazard, call the sheriff's office.
A camper in a driveway can only be there for 72 hours. Some owners of campers just drive them around the block every three days. Nice, don't ya think??

[skyguy79]

You can try this discussion from 2007:

New TOV member needs RV answers - Talk of The Villages (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10152)

[cappyjon431]

If you feel it is a safety hazard, call the sheriff's office.
A camper in a driveway can only be there for 72 hours. Some owners of campers just drive them around the block every three days. Nice, don't ya think??

Unfortunately, this one is too big to fit in a driveway. It is out on the street in front of the homeowner's house. I wouldn't care if it was in his driveway. If it is still there by this time tomorrow i will call community watch first and then the sheriff (if community watch can't resolve it).

[paulandjean]

Maybe its someone just visiting for a few days. I would not call community watch. Maybe for a few days you just have to drive slower around it,or use the next street. Its always nice to be polite to the people on your street.

[mulligan]

check your deed restrictions. usually they're pretty clear.

[cappyjon431]

Maybe its someone just visiting for a few days. I would not call community watch. Maybe for a few days you just have to drive slower around it,or use the next street. Its always nice to be polite to the people on your street.

I believe that is what I said I was going to do in my above posts (its been there for a couple of days and I am going to wait until this time tomorrow), but maybe I wasn't clear. I'm a relatively new resident and as a newcomer I don't want to cause any problems with my neighbors.

We live in an older Village and the streets are fairly narrow. I think the reason the rules are in affect is that the campers can impede emergency vehicles from getting through in the event of an emergency.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

A thread on the same topic from several months back:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/giant-rv-parked-road-41480/

Bill :)

[graciegirl]

Maybe its someone just visiting for a few days. I would not call community watch. Maybe for a few days you just have to drive slower around it,or use the next street. Its always nice to be polite to the people on your street.

I agree. Bend over backwards on this one. It is Easter week. A lot of family come at this time.

[goingtothevillages]

Sit back - relax - and smell the roses!. Yes, sometimes campers cause a very minor inconvenience but as others have said, this is Easter weekend and a lot of residents are fortunate enough to have family and/or close friends visiting. Chill out and turn the other cheek (or should I say, the other eye - lol). If it doesn't obstruct emergency vehicles, then feel happy for the resident and have a blessed Easter.

[JoeC1947]

Lots of snowbirds getting ready to leave in their motor homes. Lighten up and stop complaining.

[asianthree]

I am thinking community watch would already know. If they can see me when I am running at 3am and want to stop me an chat, than they should be able to spot a camper in the street

[renrod]

My "Cousin Eddie" is visiting for a few days. He'll be going back to Nebraska Sunday afternoon, so if you could please bear with me and my family, we don't get to see him often.:icon_wink:

[golf2140]

I agree. Bend over backwards on this one. It is Easter week. A lot of family come at this time.

Amen

[cappyjon431]

All good points (and well taken), and it IS a holiday weekend.

[Eve2278]

I just love it when The Villagers give such positive views on subjects that could go in the opposite direction.. Just another reason why we all chose this wonderful place to retire in....
Happy Easter everyone...

[jaysay1983]

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.

[Dana1949]

There are plenty of parking spaces at Wal-mart

[senior citizen]

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.

Very good explanation as far as what is involved in general maintenance every now and then of a recreational vehicle, whether it be a camper or a boat......they need seasonal maintenance......and closer to the homeowner's driveway is the easiest........... my hubby just moved his boat into our driveway which I'm sure is an eyesore to some, but most don't really care or have never said anything........just like we don't say anything about all of their trucks and vehicles parked in their driveways.

I doubt if Walmart lets one hook up to their power, etc. although in our town we do see people using Walmart to "overnight". Driving back and forth to Walmart to do seasonal maintenance would be a pain.

[jimbo2012]

What local campgrounds can you recommend?

Also where to store an RV?

[BOMBERO]

There are plenty of parking spaces at Wal-mart

Two posts, both today.

1. About having a P.I.A. :laugh:

2. About being a P.I.A. :sad:

[Xavier]

What local campgrounds can you recommend?

Also where to store an RV?

Campgrounds
Recreation Plantation
Southern Oaks
Blue Parrot

The Villages has two RV storage lots, one located on El Camino Real and the other near the woodworking shop off Rolling Acres.

There are several privately owned storage businesses. One is on route 466 near route 301. Another is located south from that one on route 301 maybe a half mile. There are a few others off Rt.441/27.

Alliance RV is on Route 44 very near the new Brownswood Town Square. It's a great place to get work done on the RV if you need it and it also has a campground (last I heard, $20 a night) and RV Storage.

Xavier

[daca55]

If it stays there just for the Easter weekend then I would say let it go. But if it stays there longer then what is considered reasonable then I would approach the home owner and covey to them that it is difficult transversing the road with the camper parked in it. If he takes action no problem if he doesn't I would notify Community Watch to have it moved. We all decided to live here because of the uniqueness and to some extent the uniformity of this place and for me I was really taken in by how neat and orderly things are in all the villages. If we ease up and allow this kind of stuff to happen we will lose those ammenities that brought us here. I believe in my village the rules state that you can't park an RV in the road. :spoken:

[skip0358]

An RV is allowed in the road for 72 hours IF it doesn't hinder an emergency vehicle ( firetruck ) from passing without going on the lawn. In a Villa area no way. If a shore line is hooked to the house power and people are living in the unit then it is NOT legal and is a violation and deed compliance can get envolved. This was posted in the POA paper a few months back. I'm not at home so I can't give you the date. I know it's holiday time and guests are visiting and I'm not a hard a-- but the other day there was another post concerning which rules we pick to see enforced. Anyway HAPPY EASTER everyone!!