We re native chicagoans and while we get ready to move into our converted school bus we ve learned a lot about where to go if you want to park an rv near the windy city.
Can i live in my rv in chicago.
Sometimes you might need a permanent foundation.
How to live in an rv.
Locally run storage facility they have large vehicle space.
Just a short ride from downtown.
So please don t get upset with all my questions.
The problem for rvers trying to visit chicago is there are no rv parks within 1 5 2 hours from downtown.
An rv bathroom can be as big or as little as you want it to be.
Exactly my question i have found myself living in my rv in seattle several times and finding a place to park for more than a couple days is a constant struggle that kind of negates all the simplicity and peace of mind.
Make the decision carefully and prepare for your new lifestyle before.
You definitely can t park an rv for a few months at a house and call it an adu.
It would be of great assistance.
Even the local cabela s was 40 miles out in the suburbs.
You can t live out of a recreational vehicle on the residentially zoned property so you ll have to make the case that your rv isn t really being used as a recreational vehicle.
Military people can stay at great lakes naval training center but that is nearly an hour drive to the loop downtown area in heavy traffic.
I love your blog.
Rv camping in chicago published by jason epperson on june 27 2016 june 27 2016.
The three closest locations that offer rv and trailer long term parking are 7100 west 60th street bedford park and south holland.
In fact the bathroom in our old rv was actually bigger than the one we d had in our house it had dual sinks and a big shower.
You don t have a whole lot of options if your goal is to spend a lot of time in.
6 thoughts on where to park and live in a rv legally.
I may be on here a lot in the future being that i am planning on doing this.
Extra space storage is a popular chain of storage facilities located all around the city of chicago.
Living in an rv can be a dream come true if you re prepared for the change but it can easily become an utter nightmare if you aren t ready for it.
Long term rv parks also offer amenities that make day to day living easier such as on site laundry facilities fully equipped kitchens for when you want to cook a meal in a space that s bigger and more comfortable than your onboard galley and shower facilities for those living in smaller travel trailers and mobile homes.
My suggestion please turn on date time labels.
This post was forwarded to me on may 29 2019 by a fellow rv er who responded to my post on a bulletin board regarding rv parks in the chicago area.