Will New Laws be the End of RV Life for Millions?

These Laws might mean the end of #RVLife for millions of us!
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[vernonlemoignan]

What people never understand is that the more laws you have, the less free you are. Unfortunately there are always lots of people clamoring for more laws.

[WatersandWilderness]

I think that you are permitted to respond, "I don't answer questions." I am on S.S. so I cannot afford a real sticks and bricks home. I was able to purchase a park model home in a 9 month coop in the desert of California. I can live there in the park model for only 9 months out of each year therefore, I have a van that I live in for 3-4 months each year. I go to a cooler part of California. I never, ever leave garbage or "poop as you say" behind. Leave no trace is what I learned from Bob Wells's channel. I don't see why government is targeting homeless people in cars, RV's etc. Outlawing living in a vehicle is just cruel for those who cannot afford a home or apt. They are housing illegal immigrants, but not their own people who actually paid into the system! Thank you, Carolyn for the update.

[smirking]

People in the United States are really being squeezed from all directions. Massive housing shortages - some people adapt and try to make good of the situation and choose an RV instead, and now they're attacking that too. Something has to give eventually.

[kennethwymer]

85 year old man with "home" in Michigan although traveling and enjoying new places every few days in my camper trailer and old pickup. I prefer to be alone tho I don't mind visiting with others from time to time. I see part time campers leaving a mess behind (trash) as they go back to their jobs and residence near by. Some "nomads" are just as bad. Personaly I carry extra trash bags, a shovel and rake to clean up places where I find places tike that. Makes me feel good to help my "neighbors" enjoy the place I leave behind. Born and raised in Grants Pass, Oregon when It was so clean it squeeked and learned to swim in the river that ran beside the park. My whole family did clean up duty as part of our activity before leaving.each time we used the park. No one made any rule that we had to do that, It was just the right thing to do.I think that mind set is taught by parents to children. Both parents working full time, leaving raising children to day care and schools who have no investment in the children, results in what we see nationwide. Rules and laws can not fix personal responsibiliy. Doing the right thing when no one is looking is a personal thing. We all are and will pay the price for that neglect
Ken

[iamwhoiam]

We've had 2 instances when traveling in our rv. We have a 2011 40 ft class a bunkhouse motorhome we bought brand new, and it still looks as good as the day we drove it away from the dealer. We got denied staying overnight in an rv park because of the age of it. We went to a friends daughter's wedding and made reservations to stay in a rv park for three nights. Got denied because my wife has a trained Chihuahua service dog. We told them a service dog can't be denied entrance to any place. She said well, not going to happen here. Didn't bode well for the owners of the rv park when my wife reported them to the ADA. We left there and went to a restaurant for dinner wondering where we would stay, and we also had our 5 grand kids with us. We told the owner of the restaurant what had happened and if he knew where we could stay. He said I certainly do. I own some property a couple miles from here where you can stay, After you have dinner I'll carry you there and give you a key to the gate. Wonderful people and they brought their grands out for a visit with ours. Word got around to our many rv friends and guess who starts showing up at his restaurant to eat from all over the country. Carolyn is correct, things have started to go downhill on us the good respectful rver's.

[arjones]

The simple rule of pack in, pack out is often ignored by people that live in RVs on the city streets. The trash build up on the outside, lack of upkeep and smell are giving full timers a bad wrap. Folks that want to "live" in front of someone's home or take up perment public spaces are what is killing it for the rest of us. Just be respectful. Nomadic means movement. Those who want to do this in the populated areas, move your RV daily. And not just across the street. Dont "set up camp". Its not okay.

[littleredhen]

Tent camping in Florida has gotten insane as well. Limit of 7 days and 30 days total PER YEAR. Ridiculous! Got reported to fish and wildlife officer by a guy on a bike with 2 off leash pitbull dogs for staying a week. The offucer acted like he was gonna make some huge arrest, gave him my permit, good for the next 2 days, my local address (mail only but none of his business!) And he left disappointed. Bottom line, my state has become flat out hateful. Avoid it if possible.

[ocean_hummer]

Just recently back in a house after being a full-time RVer for 20 years. I truly enjoyed the traveling lifestyle for the first 15 years; but the increased cost, restrictions, and personal safety concerns in recent years convinced me it was time (for me, at least) to get off the road. Kudos to you for doing your research and sharing what you've learned with others. Wishing you all the best!

[untetherednomad]

Never admit to living in your camper. Always say you are on a vacation road trip in your camper or you are retired on a journey around the USA to see the sights and National Parks. It helps if you have some recreation toys like bikes or kayaks.

My opinion is that the residential camping label is just to give Leo's the ability to deal with nomads that are staying too long and looking like homesteaders, or locals that haul their trailers up to the forest and leave them there all summer, like in WY and on many forests in Utah.

[Itme]

Sad fact is the drug/alcohol/feces people, ruined it for those that are/were respectful. The 'newer' RV rule is to stop the druggies from parking and then having 'issues' with moving the machine off the park. it is real in my area.

[valeriefrench]

I was surprised to see people broken down and literally living, not just staying overnight in their RV’s and cars, vans in the Walmart parking lots in Wyoming. I feel badly for these people. But it also ruins for the rest of the people who just need an overnight safe stop. Because now many Walmart’s and other various store are not allowing over night parking anymore. The whole homeless situation to me is absolutely heartbreaking for me.

[wandacraig]

I have been watching videos on RV life, van life and tiny houses for about four years in preparation for possibly needing to live in something smaller and cheaper than my mobile home, lot rent prices being what they are these days and being on a fixed income. But I started hearing about the possible changes to come maybe just over a year ago and frankly I got scared of what could come to pass. Such as people living in vans, cars, RVs, could be forced to move into sticks and bricks or face being placed into "camps", if you know what I mean.😳 I can't imagine the hardships that so many people are already dealing with and this could really become a nightmare. All anyone can do is watch and pray and be as prepared as possible for whatever is to come. This was a very clear concise video and informative. Thank you!

[katecornell]

I live minutes outside a national forest and we have a big problem here with people overstaying their welcome. I know of several camps that have been there all summer. Forest service apparently doesn't have the staff for enforcement. I am all about the nomad life, but these folks make it hard for society to be sympathetic. "Overstayers" are definitely making the rules tougher for all. And, they're taking up some of our favorite spots. 😉

[trishrobbins]

I’m more of an explorer/traveler than a camper. I really like the towns that build a public campground. It’s usually low price, provides the basics and keeps the RVs out of store parking lots. It’s a win win. I wish more towns would explore this idea.

[Morning.Coffee]

This is a good heads up for those of us who were planning on selling our home & taking up the nomad life.
Now it doesn't seem quite so attractive, fun, or adventurous. Sounds more like a major daily headache instead.

[annthrockmorton]

I recently sold my sticks&bricks and, at 74, am putting those funds with my pension & SS and relocating/retiring to Thailand.
The USA is becoming too restrictive and expensive.
Headed for the Land of Smiles. Bringing along my cat.
👍✈️🌴🌅🏞️🌺

[joyceevans]

A lot of people have brought some of these laws and regulations onto themselves with their littering and bad behavior. Many folks play loud music, fail to control their animals or clean up behind them. Some of the older vehicles are rusted out, peeling paint etc. these luxury RV parks don’t want to appear ghetto.

[thizizliz]

Several places I've lived in So Cal allow people to live in RVs on people's property. It helps the homeowner with a small amount of rent, provides affordable homes for folks with low income jobs and so on. I see them in backyards, in driveways and even front yards. Some folks have fixed up old trailers to rent to short term visitors too. I've thought about getting one for a guest room. These are important topics and each person must do their homework - Thank you for the constant reminders to be mindful of how to treat a space too. Trash, garbage, poo, all of it is important that we balance rules with availability. Personally, I'd rather have people living in their vehicle than on the sidewalk and in the alley.

[melindahedden]

My husband and I lived the rv life, then got a brick and stick and now are back to the rv life again! We like to push the limits. Saying you cant do something is a challenge to do it. We stealth homestead in our rv. Raise worms, quail in doors and veggies and fruit trees in containers outside. We live in a very cool rv park that greenlights our ideas as long as we include flowers in our veggie beds. This park wants full timers and is actually very cool. We are working on our 1990 40 foot motorhome. In a few years we plan to leave and travel more but are very happy here right now. Will definitely use a lot of your tips including adding a bike rack and a couple of bikes to increase the stealth.

[Erin-Thor]

I used to TRY to stay in free areas, a few days to two weeks as much as I can. But I always planed my routes so that every week or two to stay at an RV park that has laundry, will hold mail or deliveries, is close to a city with stores for food or whatever. This allows me to take a few wonderful long hot showers, do laundry, restock, get mail, Amazon deliveries, etc.