I want to explore the idea of refitting my current RV and buying a new truck for it before I go and buy a new RV. As a full timer, where do you work on your RV? I’d like to do a good waxing/cleaning, put in 2 new windows, a ton of interior work including ripping out carpet and putting in new flooring as well as taking out a dinette and putting in some recliners. Not huge stuff, but possibly more than a campground would permit.

You could rent a spot in a mobile home park. Lots of RV's in parks out here.

The place where I used to park my RV was fine with RV maintenance, just no chassis/engine work -- had to still be driveable during the work. So maybe you can rent a spot somewhere maintenance friendly for a month or 2 while you work.Since you're a fulltimer, if you need to live in it at the same time that might be harder, this place had a strict no-overnight rule.

I have on many occasions used outside storage lots for minor repairs on my TT and also major roof recoating and washing and waxing of the trailer with no problems from anyone. I do this on Sunday mornings and holidays when office is closed. Used my portable generator for power tools when necessary. Of course have cleaned up any mess I may have made. Works for me.You could always rent a spot for one month or more.

Another suggestion, if it is feasable, would be to utilize relatives driveways. Of course the other suggestions would work no matter where you are as a FT'r, but if near a relative, that might be handy for that type of thing.

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RetiredRealtorR
Explorer
Aug 11, 2021
Find someone who has a private airplane hangar. Plenty of space to get around the RV, and not susceptible to weather changes. I have a friend in Gatlinburg that, even with his plane, a vintage Porsche, and a Segway in his hangar, there's still oceans of room. Just a thought.
valhalla360
Navigator
Aug 11, 2021
Washing and waxing isn't usually a big issue (except in desert areas).

Interior work should be OK as long as the work doesn't flow out into the yard.

Exterior work is more likely to raise eyebrows from the owner.

Generally, they want to make sure you won't be stuck there and that it doesn't look trashy.
mleekamp
Explorer
Aug 11, 2021
Another suggestion, if it is feasable, would be to utilize relatives driveways. Of course the other suggestions would work no matter where you are as a FT'r, but if near a relative, that might be handy for that type of thing.
AdvancedQs
Explorer
Aug 11, 2021
Good ideas. Thanks!
NamMedevac_70
Explorer II
Aug 11, 2021
I have on many occasions used outside storage lots for minor repairs on
my TT and also major roof recoating and washing and waxing of the trailer with no problems from anyone. I do this on Sunday mornings and holidays when office is closed. Used my portable generator for power tools when necessary. Of course have cleaned up any mess I may have made. Works for me.

You could always rent a spot for one month or more.
rlw999
Explorer
Aug 11, 2021
The place where I used to park my RV was fine with RV maintenance, just no chassis/engine work -- had to still be driveable during the work. So maybe you can rent a spot somewhere maintenance friendly for a month or 2 while you work.

Since you're a fulltimer, if you need to live in it at the same time that might be harder, this place had a strict no-overnight rule.
Oregun
Nomad
Aug 11, 2021
You could rent a spot in a mobile home park. Lots of RV's in parks out here.

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