I was reading parking laws of some of the places we plan on visiting and I noticed parking bans that were very general like "No RV Parking". Has anyone ever been denied parking JUST because they fit the description of an RV, even though their B would legally fit in a standard spot?

I've never had that problem. However, just because your unit will fit into a parking spot does not mean you are allowed to park at that location.If the ordinance or law states that there is no RV parking, it means RV's are not allowed to park at that location. Size has nothing to do with the parking situation.The local municipality apparently does not want people parking and living it RV's at certain locations. It doesn't matter if you park there for an hour or a week, your RV is not wanted at that location.

Find out what their definition of an "RV" is. Most Bs look like conversion vans, mine is licensed and has passenger vehicle license plates. I would ignore any such ban and park, let them make the next move.

I was asked to move at Meteor Crater, Az, in the Tiger. They have a two lots, one for regular vehicles and one a bit lower down for RV's and trucks. I fit fine in a space in the 'car' lot. While I was getting ready to go in, a 'park ranger-type' walked up and told me to move it to the RV lot. When I asked why, she said that other RV's would see it and think they could park there, too. Of course, it's taller and more 'RV looking' than most B's of similar length. So I moved.Jim, "Next time you wave, use more fingers!"

The quandary about the B's being just a van or not will always come up.Try going down town in Chicago. I drove a PLAIN ordinary personal van downtown for a doctors appointment. Because vans don't fit in underground parking I headed for the open air lot.Pulled in and the attendant promptly told me that would be $100.00 please.:ESeems they have a firm set rule about vans. Since construction workers drive vans the city of Chicago feels they should pay $100 per day for parking their construction vans while they are working there no matter if its there 1 hour or 1 day.I fought for my rights to park a PERSONAL vehicle that fits in the SAME spot as a car in that lot for the regular rate, but had to give up the fight when Chicago's finest showed up sirens lights and all.:R

At the end of the day it's their rules. They could decide no orange or purple vehicles allowed, no dirt vehicles allowed, whatever.

Ever denied parking spot even though you legally fit?

wny_pat1
Explorer
Apr 25, 2014
pugslyyy wrote:
At the end of the day it's their rules. They could decide no orange or purple vehicles allowed, no dirt vehicles allowed, whatever.
That is not necessarily true. Under Zoning laws, the SCOUS has decided that the community has to make provisions for them somewhere in the community. They have to allow them somewhere, just not always were we want them.
Jim_Shoe
Explorer
Apr 25, 2014
All Motor Homes are Recreational Vehicles, but so are 5ers and TTs. But a 5er or a TT can't be a MH without a motor.
As for parking garages and parking lots, a 'B' almost fits, but they're generally longer and taller than a car. Making all the parking spots in an underground garage 'B' compatible lowers the number of parking spots available in the same total space. I've seen a few open air parking lots that had spaces for RVs, but they were at the far end of the lot.
drsolo
Nomad
Apr 25, 2014
Heapie wrote:
Why do all people when they hear RV think that it will be a large class A?

I guess I would just say "a van, like a handicapped van" and not explain anything more than that. But I would like to know the difference between an RV and a MH, motor home.
Heapie
Explorer
Apr 25, 2014
I attended a prep school in New Hampshire and last June they had an "all class reunion". I sent in my reservation and called to tell them I would be coming up with a 190 Roadtrek V. I was told "no RV's". I tried to explain that it was the size of a van which was allowed and that I was going to camp over night at a local Walmarts. Still got "no RV's"

I showed up to the school reunion and parked in the parking lot. Nobody said a thing, and the person took a look at the RV and apologized. Why do all people when they hear RV think that it will be a large class A?
Fastpaddler
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
My Pleasureway Plateau TS isnt much bigger than a Ford F-150. I park in all sorts of places including small supermarket parking lots. NO problem. With single wheels at the rear i can park on the street too whereas with dualies the by law folks can get grumpy.
FernandoSanders
Explorer
Apr 15, 2014
I have faced the same problem but it depends on their decision, and we can not do anything on that.And also there is different rule book for Class A,class b, Class C so this may be also a valid reason for them to denied for parking.
dicktill
Explorer
Apr 15, 2014
We were in Carmel, California a couple of years ago. Can't remember the exact numbers but near the waterfront area there were signs saying no parking for vehicles over 18' long (not real positive about that) and 7' high (pretty sure about that). Needless to say, "we took our business" elsewhere.

Regards, Dick & Marti RT09/10C190P Allegany NY "no more deadlines"
jjson775
Explorer
Apr 15, 2014
What places are you talking about that restrict RV parking? Maybe we have been there and can give you some input. With our Class B the only time we had trouble parking was at hotels in cities. Even then, they usually suggested a remote lot to accommodate "high top" vans.
jjrai
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
We have not had a problem. We saw one lot that had a sign reading "No Vehicles over 20 Feet." but, the spaces were so small it was reasonable. Most of the time the rule is no "overnight" RV parking. I can understand a town not wanting to be an RV park!
Sailordive
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
Picked up our new Sportsmobile and headed to San Antonio. Saw all the signs for $50 or $100 at unattended lots for RV parking and drove around. Found the city lot with an attendant, he said $5. We parked in a spot backed in out of the way and enjoyed the day.