Effects of the CARB Clean Act on RV Lots

[Jim]

I've seen some very beautiful RV lots in California. I mean, drop dead gorgeous places that rival the nicest homes. And I'm seeing these beautiful places for sale a lot more than I remember seeing them in the past.

So some of you who own these places, what are your plans for when Calif no longer allows you (or anyone else) to drive a diesel motorhome in the state?

 

[Voyageurs]

I've seen some very beautiful RV lots in California. I mean, drop dead gorgeous places that rival the nicest homes. And I'm seeing these beautiful places for sale a lot more than I remember seeing them in the past.

So some of you who own these places, what are your plans for when Calif no longer allows you (or anyone else) to drive a diesel motorhome in the state?

Good question. We owned one in Palm Springs for many years. There were a few that were motorhome only although ours also had a lot of fifth wheels.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Maybe they will turn the parks into resorts for the homeless.

 

[purring along]

Jim just think what your place in florida will be worth after RV people leave California for Florida. Maybe a good time to invest in Florida lots.

 

[Rich W.]

I think that functionally that problem is decades away. For a lot of reasons, current news items notwithstanding…

 

[Jim]

I think that functionally that problem is decades away. For a lot of reasons, current news items notwithstanding…

Perhaps. But if I were about to drop $500K on an RV lot, I’d be keenly aware of the potential for the property to decrease in value rather than increase. That’s precisely why those who invest in these types of properties tread carefully.

 

[Oregon Camper]

Good question. We owned one in Palm Springs for many years. There were a few that were motorhome only although ours also had a lot of fifth wheels.

I'm not sure California can stop us from driving through. Last time I looked at my watch this is still America. They certainly can't stop you from using the interstate highways and freeways.

 

[Oregon Camper]

I'm not sure California can stop us from driving through. Last time I looked at my watch this is still America. They certainly can't stop you from using the interstate highways and freeways.

 

[Oregon Camper]

Intended for the OP. Sorry..

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I'm not sure California can stop us from driving through. Last time I looked at my watch this is still America. They certainly can't stop you from using the interstate highways and freeways.

They stopped me several years ago with their exorbitant fuel taxes, dangerously low speed limits, and extreme cost of almost everything else.

 

[Oregon Camper]

They stopped me several years ago with their exorbitant fuel taxes, dangerously low speed limits, and extreme cost of almost everything else.

Right.. I'm right there with ya. I can carry enough fuel and supplies to get through that wretched State without having to buy much.

 

[purring along]

They stopped me several years ago with their exorbitant fuel taxes, dangerously low speed limits, and extreme cost of almost everything else.

I also hear there roads are in pretty bad shape with no money for repairs.

 

[Voyageurs]

I also hear there roads are in pretty bad shape with no money for repairs.

Hard to say. We drove all over California for a month pulling our trailer this past summer. Mix of everything from interstates to tertiary highways. I would say Montana and maybe Utah’s are worse. We toured thru 10 western US states this year. There wasn’t huge differences between any of them.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Hard to say. We drove all over California for a month pulling our trailer this past summer. Mix of everything from interstates to tertiary highways. I would say Montana and maybe Utah’s are worse. We toured thru 10 western US states this year. There wasn’t huge differences between any of them.

The trek on
I-10 in AZ is so bad headed to Cali you would think the holes were installed to give you second thoughts about heading out of state!

Well with everything else mentioned above, frequently it works.

All I'm saying is everyone has a different tolerance level.

 

[Oregon Camper]

Hard to say. We drove all over California for a month pulling our trailer this past summer. Mix of everything from interstates to tertiary highways. I would say Montana and maybe Utah’s are worse. We toured thru 10 western US states this year. There wasn’t huge differences between any of them.

I'll go along with Utah, we were there a year ago and the roads were like Afghanistan!

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I'll go along with Utah, we were there a year ago and the roads were like Afghanistan!

Until they fix the snow/ice damage.