larrybluhm wrote:
On a slightly different track, I've had some grief (and ripoff tickets) from Bay Area parking lots that insist that my truck/TC, my daily driver, is an RV - never mind that the DMV registration clearly says pickup truck. The only signage in the lots prohibits oversized vehicles, which is not the case. Apparently they can make their own rules and good luck with fighting their opinion.
I'm assuming you're talking about private lots (most parking lots). It's their land. In defense of private business, they're trying to protect and maximize their profits, which is their right for taking the risks. And no, I don't always like the decisions. But God gave me two feet, and I can always walk away from something that I deem unfair, wrong, irritating, or whatever.
I often park need to park our work trucks in downtown lots; most often, we buy two spots, park diagonally in both, and are left alone. But I'll tell you I feel lucky that they do, because it still screws up many of the lots...they're designed for 5' wide go-karts, again, to maximize their return.
No complaints here; it's our choice to drive what we do. And private property rights trump what "I want".
I guess the same goes for camp grounds. Decisions like what the OP ran into stem from attitude, how busy they are, past experiences, perceptions, physical layout, etc. Private lots, pretty much not open to argument. Discussion perhaps. State, Federal, etc, usually not such an issue and I believe more accommodating with less interpretation, and open to argument if there are not clear definitions/rules laid out.
Thought for the day: It finally happened, I blew a 19.5 tire. And now I sit and contemplate how lucky we are with the qualities of the new rubber compared to 20 years + years ago. Time for 6 new ones I think...
