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Shagone 04-17-2020 08:58 PM
Ford F-350 - Can not park at home in The Villages
 
There is a Ford F-350 truck being advertised on this site. The F-350 is a "1 ton" vehicle. If you are a "Villager" and interested in the truck please note that most of the "Covenants & Restrictons" in The Villages prohibits one from keeping a "1 ton" vehicle at their home. It is a beautiful truck and is being offered at a good price. (I have owned 2 before and my wife is still whines about me selling the last one. In fact she would not object if I bought this one.) I recommend that if you buy it you remove the F-350 badges before you take it home and that you replace them with F-250 badges. The trucks are the same vehicle except that the F-350 has one additional leaf spring and F-250's are specifically allowed since they are only a 3/4 ton vehicle. If you buy it as a F-350, all it would take is one anonymous complaint from a neighborhood busybody and your day would be ruined to learn that you are not allowed to keep it at your home. God bless...and stay healthy!

vintageogauge 04-17-2020 09:25 PM
You can keep it in the garage if it fits but not outside just like a boat, if it fit's in your garage you can have it but again not on your driveway.

Shagone 04-17-2020 10:13 PM
Ford F-350
 
True...you got me. I can't remember if it is short bed or long bed. However, the short bed model is 20 1/2 feet long, almost 7' tall and pretty darn wide. Good luck moving it in and out of your garage unless it is the only vehicle you have.

vintageogauge 04-17-2020 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748344)
True...you got me. I can't remember if it is short bed or long bed. However, the short bed model is 20 1/2 feet long, almost 7' tall and pretty darn wide. Good luck moving it in and out of your garage unless it is the only vehicle you have.
I kept a Ford transit van in my garage along with a Buick Enclave, it only cleared the door by about 1/8" and most designer homes have garages deeper than 21 feet. It's not a problem unless you live in a villa.

Shagone 04-17-2020 10:25 PM
F-350
 
Wow....you guys are sharpshooters. My note was only meant to be a friendly notice that there are limitations in The Villages concerning 1 ton vehicles. Many Villagers are unaware of the pertinent rules.

Nucky 04-18-2020 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748350)
Wow....you guys are sharpshooters. My note was only meant to be a friendly notice that there are limitations in The Villages concerning 1 ton vehicles. Many Villagers are unaware of the pertinent rules.
Very nice of you to point this out. I can't believe that anyone would turn in a neighbor unless the truck had advertisement on it. Technically you are correct and now the neighborhood busybodies will be taking pictures of the model of trucks.

I think it would be great to have a Very Nice Neighbor to help move something once in a while as a favor. I miss my old pick my old pick up because I got sick and tired of being that nice guy. I had a hard time saying no.

vintageogauge 04-18-2020 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748350)
Wow....you guys are sharpshooters. My note was only meant to be a friendly notice that there are limitations in The Villages concerning 1 ton vehicles. Many Villagers are unaware of the pertinent rules.
But you failed to mention that the can own a one ton as long as they keep it in the garage and not in their driveway. All facts should be noted, good or bad.

karostay 04-18-2020 06:49 AM
Who gives a dog poop..Case of nothing to do but watch the next guy

tophcfa 04-18-2020 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748336)
There is a Ford F-350 truck being advertised on this site. The F-350 is a "1 ton" vehicle. If you are a "Villager" and interested in the truck please note that most of the "Covenants & Restrictons" in The Villages prohibits one from keeping a "1 ton" vehicle at their home. It is a beautiful truck and is being offered at a good price. (I have owned 2 before and my wife is still whines about me selling the last one. In fact she would not object if I bought this one.) I recommend that if you buy it you remove the F-350 badges before you take it home and that you replace them with F-250 badges. The trucks are the same vehicle except that the F-350 has one additional leaf spring and F-250's are specifically allowed since they are only a 3/4 ton vehicle. If you buy it as a F-350, all it would take is one anonymous complaint from a neighborhood busybody and your day would be ruined to learn that you are not allowed to keep it at your home. God bless...and stay healthy!
Interesting post. Reminds me of my fishing boat up north. Many of the lakes and ponds have a 10 HP limit on fishing boats. I bought a used boat that came with a 15 HP 2 stroke outboard. The cover over the engine has very real looking graphics on it that says it’s a 9.9 HP Mercury. In many years of fishing I have never been questioned.

vintageogauge 04-18-2020 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by karostay (Post 1748450)
Who gives a dog poop..Case of nothing to do but watch the next guy
A person that might want to buy a one ton might give a dog poop, I think it was good that the OP noted the regulation but should have noted that they can own one as long as they put it in the garage. If this helps one person, no harm no foul Nothing else to do is correct.

Chi-Town 04-18-2020 09:51 AM
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I need a bigger garage

charlieo1126@gmail.com 04-18-2020 09:56 AM
Busybody??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748336)
There is a Ford F-350 truck being advertised on this site. The F-350 is a "1 ton" vehicle. If you are a "Villager" and interested in the truck please note that most of the "Covenants & Restrictons" in The Villages prohibits one from keeping a "1 ton" vehicle at their home. It is a beautiful truck and is being offered at a good price. (I have owned 2 before and my wife is still whines about me selling the last one. In fact she would not object if I bought this one.) I recommend that if you buy it you remove the F-350 badges before you take it home and that you replace them with F-250 badges. The trucks are the same vehicle except that the F-350 has one additional leaf spring and F-250's are specifically allowed since they are only a 3/4 ton vehicle. If you buy it as a F-350, all it would take is one anonymous complaint from a neighborhood busybody and your day would be ruined to learn that you are not allowed to keep it at your home. God bless...and stay healthy!
how about community standards, we all knew the rules and so many people want to change them

blueash 04-18-2020 10:42 AM
Is the OP who ends his message with God bless, actually suggesting the way to handle the truck size covenant is the new owner should remove the 350 and replace it with one that falsely bears witness as to the model of the truck thus deceives the neighbors who have agreed on the size limitation? Does your God bless that action?

“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.” It's one of the biggies.

karostay 04-18-2020 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1748565)
Interesting post. Reminds me of my fishing boat up north. Many of the lakes and ponds have a 10 HP limit on fishing boats. I bought a used boat that came with a 15 HP 2 stroke outboard. The cover over the engine has very real looking graphics on it that says it’s a 9.9 HP Mercury. In many years of fishing I have never been questioned.
Retrospect you had no problem breaking the rules
and admit to it
For your own pleasure with no regards as to others
Motor limit restriction are about safety and shoreline protection

PugMom 04-18-2020 11:20 AM
i know someone here who had his garage expanded a bit to accommodate their pick-up. depending on where you live, you may be able to do so.

Jim 9922 04-18-2020 12:08 PM
Big problem for F-350's but apparently not a problem for ugly, rusty box trucks parked in villas! (per recent articles on the un-named site)

Topspinmo 04-18-2020 06:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748336)
There is a Ford F-350 truck being advertised on this site. The F-350 is a "1 ton" vehicle. If you are a "Villager" and interested in the truck please note that most of the "Covenants & Restrictons" in The Villages prohibits one from keeping a "1 ton" vehicle at their home. It is a beautiful truck and is being offered at a good price. (I have owned 2 before and my wife is still whines about me selling the last one. In fact she would not object if I bought this one.) I recommend that if you buy it you remove the F-350 badges before you take it home and that you replace them with F-250 badges. The trucks are the same vehicle except that the F-350 has one additional leaf spring and F-250's are specifically allowed since they are only a 3/4 ton vehicle. If you buy it as a F-350, all it would take is one anonymous complaint from a neighborhood busybody and your day would be ruined to learn that you are not allowed to keep it at your home. God bless...and stay healthy!
Probably to pull 5th wheel RV, if so? got the 72 hours limit. But, depends on which district? District 2 or 1 ( can’t remember for the ______ news source) 1 ton box truck with business sign parks in residential over parking lot. The outcome of the complaint said it was legal.

theruizs 04-19-2020 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748350)
Wow....you guys are sharpshooters. My note was only meant to be a friendly notice that there are limitations in The Villages concerning 1 ton vehicles. Many Villagers are unaware of the pertinent rules.
Now you are beginning to see why so many have left this forum for another. There are a lot of trolls here who love to knock down, mock, or otherwise bully every post made in some way. If you post or read here for awhile you will get to know who they are you can just ignore their posts, but it does get annoying (which is why they do it).

tsmall22204 04-19-2020 06:02 AM
Believe it. Neighbors will turn you in for anything they don't have. It happened to me and it will happen to you.

Denvercane 04-19-2020 06:26 AM
Wondered
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blueash (Post 1748666)
Is the OP who ends his message with God bless, actually suggesting the way to handle the truck size covenant is the new owner should remove the 350 and replace it with one that falsely bears witness as to the model of the truck thus deceives the neighbors who have agreed on the size limitation? Does your God bless that action?

“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.” It's one of the biggies.
I wondered how long before this became "religion or political". I would move if this poster was a neighbor. TV is not the "friendly" place any more. It's full of lonesome old people who have nothing to do in life except complain.

Get real 04-19-2020 06:47 AM
Two pages trying to screw someone out of a sale. Nice.

Jayhawk 04-19-2020 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tsmall22204 (Post 1749044)
Believe it. Neighbors will turn you in for anything they don't have. It happened to me and it will happen to you.
Which deed restriction did you violate?

Jayhawk 04-19-2020 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Get real (Post 1749074)
Two pages trying to screw someone out of a sale. Nice.
Maybe the seller found out it isn't allowed (or won't fit in his garage) and is taking the high road by selling rather than being a rules violater.

Possibly someone with an oversized garage will buy it. Or someone outside the bubble.

You have 2 posts and already carping about the covenants?

stan the man 04-19-2020 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tsmall22204 (Post 1749044)
Believe it. Neighbors will turn you in for anything they don't have. It happened to me and it will happen to you.
Question: were you in violation ??? or just entitled

Topspinmo 04-19-2020 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 1748630)
how about community standards, we all knew the rules and so many people want to change them
Rules are NOT the same throughout the villages

Gunnif 04-19-2020 07:59 AM
This pickup is no longer than my Chevy 2500.

Jazzman 04-19-2020 08:10 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748336)
There is a Ford F-350 truck being advertised on this site. The F-350 is a "1 ton" vehicle. If you are a "Villager" and interested in the truck please note that most of the "Covenants & Restrictons" in The Villages prohibits one from keeping a "1 ton" vehicle at their home. It is a beautiful truck and is being offered at a good price. (I have owned 2 before and my wife is still whines about me selling the last one. In fact she would not object if I bought this one.) I recommend that if you buy it you remove the F-350 badges before you take it home and that you replace them with F-250 badges. The trucks are the same vehicle except that the F-350 has one additional leaf spring and F-250's are specifically allowed since they are only a 3/4 ton vehicle. If you buy it as a F-350, all it would take is one anonymous complaint from a neighborhood busybody and your day would

be ruined to learn that you are not allowed to keep it at your home. God bless...and stay healthy!
And in other news, there are currently 21 million people unemployed, many no doubt who have payments due on their Ford, Chevy, GMC trucks. They’re worried about being able to keep them versus whether they fit in their driveway or garage.

Tsego58 04-19-2020 09:05 AM
How about all of the cars left on the drive ways all of the time because too many people living in one house or the garage is packed with so much junk. How about the rv left out in the streets blocking traffic. How about people walking in the golf cat lanes
How about bikers taking up the entire lanes. How about people in golf carts sticking their arm out in the heat of traffic and just pulling right out in front of everyone causing a traffic problem. How about mold on people's roofs. How about landscapers mowing too early in the morning. How about smokers who live so close to someone. I could keep going. But why.

NavyVet 04-19-2020 09:32 AM
Good to know. Did not know the exact weight limit of a pick up truck. Thanks for the heads up.
I can't imagine how people fit full size pick ups or SUVs in their garage. I find the standard Villages 2 car garage to be terribly inadequate. Even 2 mid size SUVs barely fit. Had to measure length, width, height of vehicles before buying and couldn't even get my favorite model. Would never leave car out on driveway in Florida heat and sun. It ages a vehicle prematurely.

airstreamingypsy 04-19-2020 09:45 AM
Yet that guy with the remodeling business parks that big ugly box truck. It seem TV makes rules, but no one actually enforces them.

Pfavreau 04-19-2020 10:37 AM
Parking an F350 in driveway.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shagone (Post 1748336)
There is a Ford F-350 truck being advertised on this site. The F-350 is a "1 ton" vehicle. If you are a "Villager" and interested in the truck please note that most of the "Covenants & Restrictons" in The Villages prohibits one from keeping a "1 ton" vehicle at their home. It is a beautiful truck and is being offered at a good price. (I have owned 2 before and my wife is still whines about me selling the last one. In fact she would not object if I bought this one.) I recommend that if you buy it you remove the F-350 badges before you take it home and that you replace them with F-250 badges. The trucks are the same vehicle except that the F-350 has one additional leaf spring and F-250's are specifically allowed since they are only a 3/4 ton vehicle. If you buy it as a F-350, all it would take is one anonymous complaint from a neighborhood busybody and your day would be ruined to learn that you are not allowed to keep it at your home. God bless...and stay healthy!
I was turn in by my neighbor because I had
A 1 ton diesel in my driveway that I used to tow my fifth wheel.
The VCCD came by and spoke to me about it. They took a picture of it and told me that I can park it in my driveway because it was a single wheeled pickup that takes up the same footprint as a half or three quarter ton truck.
He said they don’t want dual wheeled pickups in the driveway.
I live in district 9 in the village of Charlotte.
Problem solved for me but my neighbor wasn’t happy. Ha ha

Penguin 04-19-2020 10:44 AM
Just re badge it.

Penguin 04-19-2020 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Pfavreau (Post 1749303)
I was turn by my neighbor because I had
A 1 ton diesel in my driveway that I used to tow my fifth wheel.
The VCCD came by and spoke to me about it. They took a picture of it and told me that I can park it in my driveway because it was a single wheeled pickup that takes up the same footprint as a half or three quarter ton truck.
He said they don’t want dual wheeled pickups in the driveway.
Problem solved for me but my neighbor wasn’t happy. Ha ha
Good for you. I've heard that about duallys and it makes sense. F250 and F350 single rear wheel configurations are exactly the same except for a minor chassis tweek.

davem4616 04-19-2020 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1748565)
Interesting post. Reminds me of my fishing boat up north. Many of the lakes and ponds have a 10 HP limit on fishing boats. I bought a used boat that came with a 15 HP 2 stroke outboard. The cover over the engine has very real looking graphics on it that says it’s a 9.9 HP Mercury. In many years of fishing I have never been questioned.

ha, I did the same thing with a Merc....bought it knew and just had the smaller engine decals put on.... folks did it with the Johnson kickers too

nice to have a little more power to get back in when a storm was brewing

I did find that it was somewhat difficult to really throttle down to a real slow troll when the water was really calm though....so we mounted a device onto the shaft just above the prop that we could drop down to slow us down

like they say, you buy a boat and you're constantly sinking money into it

when you added everything up, those were damn expensive fish that we caught LOL

rickaslin 04-19-2020 11:16 AM
we have a neighbor that is parking his Ford F150 on the street is that allowed ?

retiredguy123 04-19-2020 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rickaslin (Post 1749348)
we have a neighbor that is parking his Ford F150 on the street is that allowed ?
If it is a courtyard villa, it's not allowed. But, otherwise, it depends on the county law.

jjfoster69@aol.com 04-19-2020 11:27 AM
Up here in Pa / Nj. A friend had a company work van that was a 350, he changed the badges to 250 to have cheaper tolls on the bridges back and forth...it worked out very well for him...

eremite06 04-19-2020 12:36 PM
That's why I didn't buy a dually 6 years ago.

Jayhawk 04-19-2020 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jjfoster69@aol.com (Post 1749355)
Up here in Pa / Nj. A friend had a company work van that was a 350, he changed the badges to 250 to have cheaper tolls on the bridges back and forth...it worked out very well for him...
He probably did other illegal or unethical things too. But hey, if it "worked out very well for him" I guess we should be good with it. He cheated the DOT but they probably deserved it, right?

:shrug:

erojohn 04-19-2020 02:31 PM
Now the troll lady’s with their clipboards will have something else to look for.


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