Forum Discussion
4x4van
May 02, 2019Explorer III
As ktmrfs says, all of these "laws" that I'm seeing here refer to the legal definition of an "RV". But none of them state that a person can't make their own (as long as they don't try to register it as an RV), nor use one of their own making. A tent doesn't meet any of those "RV" standards, yet campgrounds let tenters in all the time...not sure that a cargo trailer with "camping gear" would be much different. Yes, I know, tents don't have "installed" gear, but where exactly is the line? A large tent can very well have a stove, heater, lights, etc all hooked up to a single propane tank, as well as having a camp sink hooked up to a water supply (campground or otherwise). And what about a cargo trailer with all of the same camping gear, but the trailer itself is simply used as a "hard sided tent"? Again, where is the line?:h Can anyone quote/link an actual law restricting campsites to "certified" vehicles only? Not saying they don't exist, but...a "rule" in a private campground is not the same thing as a "law".
About DIY Maintenance
RV projects you can tackle on your own with a few friendly pointers.4,395 PostsLatest Activity: Oct 12, 2025