I've been watching a lot of videos on converting cargo trailers to campers.
You just don't understand what an HOA is. It is not a dictator telling you what to do with your property, like many believe it is. It is a contract as to how neighbors will live together. If you want to park an RV or boat in your drive, buy a home that either has no covenants (the contract of how neighbors will live together legally recorded with the deeds) or an agreement that allows for what you want to do.I'd say screw the HOA!!! Move to the country!!! We had a 33ft Winnie motorhome that lived on our driveway 3 seasons a year. It was great!!! Sometimes, it was a good place to drink beer and get on here, without bothering the wife. Kids used it for sleepovers and of course, we had many memorable trips.
Ours is actually reasonable. And I really like our house and what we've added to it with. We have a really nice covered back porch/deck area and a just redone master bath with double shower.You just don't understand what an HOA is. It is not a dictator telling you what to do with your property, like many believe it is. It is a contract as to how neighbors will live together. If you want to park an RV or boat in your drive, buy a home that either has no covenants (the contract of how neighbors will live together legally recorded with the deeds) or an agreement that allows for what you want to do.
Complaining about an HOA, in most cases, is just showing ones self to have not understood what they agreed to live by when they bought or that their needs have changed at they think the agreement should be changed to accommodate them.
An HOA and covenants are an agreement the owner agreed to when they bought the land, no more no less.
I totally understand what an HOA is. Fortunate for us we live in the country, on a chain of lakes with "liveable" restrictions. We have almost an acre on our house lot and 3/4 of an acre on the vacant lot we own to the east of us. We love our only neighbor to the west, but I planted 8 pine trees 15+ years ago, giving us really nice privacy with them.You just don't understand what an HOA is. It is not a dictator telling you what to do with your property, like many believe it is. It is a contract as to how neighbors will live together. If you want to park an RV or boat in your drive, buy a home that either has no covenants (the contract of how neighbors will live together legally recorded with the deeds) or an agreement that allows for what you want to do.
Complaining about an HOA, in most cases, is just showing ones self to have not understood what they agreed to live by when they bought or that their needs have changed at they think the agreement should be changed to accommodate them.
An HOA and covenants are an agreement the owner agreed to when they bought the land, no more no less.
Saying screw the HOA, doesn't make it sound like you do. The HOA, the contract, doesn't care if you move or screw it. So, as I said, you found a contract you could agree with. That great!I totally understand what an HOA is. Fortunate for us we live in the country, on a chain of lakes with "liveable" restrictions. We have almost an acre on our house lot and 3/4 of an acre on the vacant lot we own to the east of us. We love our only neighbor to the west, but I planted 8 pine trees 15+ years ago, giving us really nice privacy with them.
Wife and I have three young sons (2 years - 6 years in age). We want to start prioritizing outdoor lifestyles with them.
I've thought for a long time about a truck tent, and/or a bed shell cap system on top of something like the decked truck bed system.
We've also been considering a pull behind trailer. Garage space is limited to 8 feet wide and 16 feet long. That's max width and length. I was thinking the Intech flyer explore would work. The reason is the two pop out sides. I'm thinking even with that a truck camping system would probably be a nice thing to have.
Max spend is prob 30k.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Yeah the wife was fairly set on the size and ability to fit in the garage. Paying for RV storage was a deal breaker for her. I think what he found is a good entry to the world. As little as we've got in it, it will pay for itself after just a few uses. I was ready for some kid of pop up or toy hauler that would have been a little more of a condo on wheels; but those are all 3-5 times what we paid for this one.I’ve got a much cheaper popup for sale. But seriously, you can’t go wrong with most modern pop ups. Also, consider a hard shell, lots of places rent parking for RVs for $50 a month. Worth it just to save garage space trying to shove a pop up in there.
EDIt: just saw your post above. Congrats!! We spend much time camping last season. Enjoy the family time and nature.
Here is the 4x7 I rescued. It came without rails or fenders on the back half and had a twist in the frame rails. It is a 60 mph rated trailer. Works well for my bike and mower hauling duties behing a 2015 Jeep Renegade (toaster jeep).Would love to see pics of campers and modded trailers, teardrops and overland rigs! I’ve been in the market for something for a while myself.
Nice!Here is the 4x7 I rescued. It came without rails or fenders on the back half and had a twist in the frame rails. It is a 60 mph rated trailer. Works well for my bike and mower hauling duties behing a 2015 Jeep Renegade (toaster jeep).View attachment 133367