I am getting ready to get a 5th wheel. Considering going ahead and starting full timing soon. My father passed away a few months ago and I am living in his house till we get everything through probate and the house sold. As I go I am down sizing everything I have and considering buying a used 5th wheel (or a few years old) and parking it in the yard.Anyone know of any issues parking a 5th wheel in a yard? It is a slight hill on it but don;t think it would be an issue. I am not worried about any home owners association issues, there are none for this area. My only concern is with winter coming will be a lot of rain and just do not want it to sink in the yard.If I do get a 5th wheel, I will have to rearrange furniture to account for my computer desk/ergonomic chairs. Since I am short and have back/neck problems I have to have the right type chairs or I will be in pain, so will probably gut anything already in the 5th that I can't use.And the area for parking is almost a 1/2 acre, so no issues with room either.

If your home is on a septic system, avoid parking any heavy vehicle on the drain field.

It's not. But there is a system in the back yard I have to avoid. Luckly the house is built on the left side of the plot. The right side is basically wide open and nothing to worry about. Except a couple low hanging branches I have to clear first.

You are right to be concerned about the rain while parked in the yard. When we bought our current house, one of the requirements was I could park the RV there. The VERY FIRST TIME I ever pulled the RV into my yard, it rained that night. I had to call a tow truck to pull the RV backward 10 feet onto the concrete driveway.If you are going to park on sod, put down 2x12 boards as long as you can handle. I would definitely not use any less then 4 feet long.

Good point. Will definitely put down some boards. I could park it in the driveway, but that side (split level house) is just to steep, clearing the power lines and clearing the back of the RV when it goes down would be too much trouble even if I added rollers on the back of the RV.

I'd find out if it is legal in your town to put an RV on your property 'first' before you park it.

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Water-Bug
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
If your home is on a septic system, avoid parking any heavy vehicle on the drain field.
Magnum164
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
It's not. But there is a system in the back yard I have to avoid. Luckly the house is built on the left side of the plot. The right side is basically wide open and nothing to worry about. Except a couple low hanging branches I have to clear first.
Bobbo
Explorer II
Oct 12, 2013
You are right to be concerned about the rain while parked in the yard. When we bought our current house, one of the requirements was I could park the RV there. The VERY FIRST TIME I ever pulled the RV into my yard, it rained that night. I had to call a tow truck to pull the RV backward 10 feet onto the concrete driveway.

If you are going to park on sod, put down 2x12 boards as long as you can handle. I would definitely not use any less then 4 feet long.
Magnum164
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
Good point. Will definitely put down some boards. I could park it in the driveway, but that side (split level house) is just to steep, clearing the power lines and clearing the back of the RV when it goes down would be too much trouble even if I added rollers on the back of the RV.
rockhillmanor
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
I'd find out if it is legal in your town to put an RV on your property 'first' before you park it.
RoyB
Explorer II
Oct 12, 2013
X2 with ROCKHILLMANOR - This will be a local county issue and it differs everywhere...

Roy Ken
thecampingman
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
You didn't mention utilities. Installing even temporary utility service would be similar to setting up a mobile home. You'd need sufficient voltage, a sewer line that would drain and water. It doesn't have to be expensive, but you need to know what you're doing.
You may be better off setting up in a local campground.
sail2liv
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
Trailer has to level to operate refrigerator.....a plug for electric for the amps you will use is nice.....we keep ours plugged in year around....so had a 30 amp dedicated for the 5 er installed....good luck with your purchase
skipnchar
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
Many municipalities have some laws/regulations about living in an RV on private property so probably would be a good idea to check your local area to be sure you don't get a complaint.
Good luck / Skip
I_am_still_wayn
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
If you will be selling the house, you should consider how big a detractor living in the trailer while the house is for sale to potential buyers. I think many buyers will be turned off by a neighborhood that will allow people living in trailers on the lot with a house. You will be much wiser finding a campground.

Why can't you live in the house until it sells? Where were you living prior to your parent's death?

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