the new condo i moved into says my 1987 ford econoline convertion van is classified as an rv.is this true ?
by admin on Thursday, April 7th, 2011 | 10 Comments
they say im in direct violation of the rules.no rv’s on the property.to me its just a van used for dailey transportation. so how are convertion vanz classified ??
The classification is made by the manufacturer, call ford, I think you have a valid complaint.
Well, homeowners associations can make pretty much whatever rules and definitions they want. Some of these rules can seem pretty strict, but they are entirely legal.
If the van has been converted to contain living space facilities (sleeping, cooking, refrigerator), they have a pretty good case for claiming it is an RV.
Does it have sleeping, toilet and cooking facilities?
You need at least two out of three to qualify as an RV.
Condo and homeowner associations are usually lead by folks who were in the student govenment in high school. They were not respected then, and do not deserve respect now. If they persist, a lawsuit against the board may be needed!
If it is registered as a van or car, it is not an RV. RVs are registered as so. Someone is complaining about you parking it there. I could call a chicken a duck, but that don’t make it a duck!
The condo association has what are referred to as by-laws. Request a copy of the by-laws which would support their decision.
Is it setup with sink, cooktop, bed etc? If yes then it is an RV. If there is no provision for camping then it may look like an RV but is only a van(no rear seats) or a bus(with rear seats). I would fight it if this is your only vehicle.
No. I have always owned Conversion vans. It is only considered an RV if your state makes you register it as such. If it is registered as a passenger vehicle, which mine have ALWAYS been, then they can go shove their complaint up their arse.
Yes Any conversion is considered a RV
IF CONVERTED TO SLEEP IN ITS AN RV
Check the association’s bylaws. If, on the date that you closed on the property, they did not define what an RV was, then you’d be perfectly within your rights to use the state’s definition. If the state allows you to register it as a car, truck, or van, then it isn’t an RV.
If the association bylaws defined an RV, you’ll have to go by that definition as of the closing date.
If they changed the rules after you closed, then they should provide a means of grandfathering anyone who is now not in compliance with the rules. You may have a legal case if they fail to do so, but I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes…
If you simply failed to read the bylaws before you closed, and their definition defines your vehicle as an RV, then you have screwed up and must now pay the consequences — get rid of the van or park it off-premesis.