cops stopping you

[lucasland]

as your full timing it, if a cop stops you and asks "do you live in your RV?". what is your response. also what do you do if they ask you if they can search your RV?

[path1]

For the law enforcement people on here, how long does it take to get a warrant now days?

I would think with all the modern communications maybe a "tele" type or something like an e-mail to your unit in matter of minutes?

[kakampers]

Darrah wrote:
Paulcardoza, never said it was a lie.
If you are retired and travel around a lot... it can be called a vacation.
Point of view is different for every single person, biased on one's own life expenses.

But I understand where your coming from as well.

The problem is when you are fulltime you are NOT on vacation...your RV is your home...and my life experiences are that even the smallest of "lies" will almost always lead to trouble. JMHO.

[Darrah]

Paulcardoza, never said it was a lie.
If you are retired and travel around a lot... it can be called a vacation.
Point of view is different for every single person, biased on one's own life expenses.

But I understand where your coming from as well.

[kakampers]

WOW!! This entire thread reeks of paranoia!!

Been fulltime for 9 years and have NEVER been asked that question! However, we are not living on the street...we stay in campgrounds or approved boondocking areas. I see absolutely no reason to lie about my circumstances.

As for searching my RV...the answer would be not without a warrant...simply because of reasons stated above...if something out of the ordinary is found you have no recourse.

As for not trusting LEO's in general...that without a doubt is pure paranoia...when you treat them with the same respect you demand they will give you no problem...at least that has been our experience.

[GordonThree]

At least on American soil, stand up for your Fifth Amendment rights ... Don't talk to the cops.

[donandmax]

GrumpyGator wrote:
Wow... LOL! I'm a retired Felon, and I welcome any LEO to search my RV anytime they want.

If you ain't violating the law, who cares?

Who cares?? The many reasons above for needing a warrant. You need a warrant period, unless you are very foolish.....

[paulcardoza]

If I was fulltiming and was asked the question, I don't see why my first reaction should be to lie to the police? What good can come of that?

Darrah wrote:
lucasland,

If for some some reason you did get stoped by an officer of the law and asked if you live in your RV?
I would tell them only when I'm on vacation like now... And that they have a great city to visit...

Or if it happens in your home town, let them know your heading out the lake for a camping trip.

[Darrah]

lucasland,

If for some some reason you did get stoped by an officer of the law and asked if you live in your RV?
I would tell them only when I'm on vacation like now... And that they have a great city to visit...

Or if it happens in your home town, let them know your heading out the lake for a camping trip.

[rockhillmanor]

First of all if you are driving down the road THAT question is not on a cops list of what he can stop you for.

Now....if you are "living on the streets illegally in the MH" that's a whole nuther story! If someone has complained about you parking illegally? Yup the cops going to ask you that question because he has received a complaint about you and you ARE on his streets he patrols!

Full Time RV'ing and living on the streets in an RV are not the same.:W

[Deputy_Chief_P_]

I cannot see where any LEO would ask you if you are living in your RV, unless you are parking it in a spot that is illegal or in a spot where you are overstaying your welcome, such as a Walmart Parking lot. There are people who appear to be vagrants and are making a nuscience of themselves by loitering or panhandling. LEO's generally will not stop you unless they have recieved a complaint or there are some surrounding suspicious activity.

I personally would never allow anyone to search my rig unless they are in possession of a search warrant.

[GrumpyGator]

Wow... LOL! I'm a retired Felon, and I welcome any LEO to search my RV anytime they want.

If you ain't violating the law, who cares?

[path1]

Old-Biscuit wrote:

path1 wrote:

lucasland wrote:
as your full timing it, if a cop stops you and asks "do you live in your RV?". what is your response. also what do you do if they ask you if they can search your RV?

lucasland wrote:
from what i've heard some places its illegal to live in your vehicle, regardless of what it is. some cops can be jerks about it too. I heard one cop recently state he keeps an eye out for some rv's cause full timing is popular for parolees and others on probation, so he likes to take an extra close look when he can

Don't worry if your concerned about any of the above you've posted don't get a RV, you'll spend all your time looking over your shoulder instead of enjoying yourself.

IMHO OP is looking at it from a 'stealth camper' perspective.

Yep as in previous posts

[Old-Biscuit]

path1 wrote:

lucasland wrote:
as your full timing it, if a cop stops you and asks "do you live in your RV?". what is your response. also what do you do if they ask you if they can search your RV?

lucasland wrote:
from what i've heard some places its illegal to live in your vehicle, regardless of what it is. some cops can be jerks about it too. I heard one cop recently state he keeps an eye out for some rv's cause full timing is popular for parolees and others on probation, so he likes to take an extra close look when he can

Don't worry if your concerned about any of the above you've posted don't get a RV, you'll spend all your time looking over your shoulder instead of enjoying yourself.

IMHO OP is looking at it from a 'stealth camper' perspective.

[path1]

lucasland wrote:
as your full timing it, if a cop stops you and asks "do you live in your RV?". what is your response. also what do you do if they ask you if they can search your RV?

lucasland wrote:
from what i've heard some places its illegal to live in your vehicle, regardless of what it is. some cops can be jerks about it too. I heard one cop recently state he keeps an eye out for some rv's cause full timing is popular for parolees and others on probation, so he likes to take an extra close look when he can

Don't worry if your concerned about any of the above that you've posted don't get a RV, you'll spend all your time looking over your shoulder instead of enjoying yourself.

Aside from that, I never ever "live" in my RV; ever! Reason...If I did I would be breaking many places that have laws about "cohabitation" in vehicles. I "live" exactly at the address listed on my drivers license, registration and insurance card.

[2gypsies1]

16 years of full-timing and never any problems. We've gone through many border crossings - never checked. Never heard of anyone having a problem. If you don't give them a reason to check on you then don't worry.