Our families are often the first people we ask when we need an important favor, but sometimes those favors impose a bigger burden than they’re worth.
When one homeowner’s in-laws request they park their RV at his home for an extended amount of time, he’s left wondering if he’s wrong to decline their request.
Read on for the full story.
My in-laws told my spouse they are coming to our area to look at a used RV.
If they buy it they want to store the RV at our place for a few months; I assume until spring.
For reference, they live ~400 miles away.
The homeowner would have let this slide, had it been a quick visit.
If they were coming to visit and driving the RV, I have no problem with it parked in the driveway by the house for a week or two.
It would be in the way, but the inconvenience for a few days our couple of weeks can be dealt with so they can see the grandkids.
But he lists out several compelling objections to their request.
My problem is the following:
We get a lot of rain, so parking in the grass would likely result in tearing up the lawn and/or the RV sinking into the mud over the winter.
My driveway is a circle, so delivery drivers or me with trailers do not have to backup the ~500 ft from the house to the road.
If they block part of the circle, deliveries are harder and I cannot get trailers in and out with out making 10 point turns.
If they park by the house and shop, the RV would block my access to the pasture so I cannot get my hay trailer to the livestock and cannot get my tractor to the front for chores like clearing snow.
This would also block the propane truck from filling my tank.
What if something happens to the RV, we get wind storms and I constant pickup large branches from the driveway and around the property.
Would I be responsible for damages if something happened?
I am also worried this will be a big piece of crap eye sore I have to see everyday.
AITA for not wanting someone else’s RV parked on my property?
Sure, the RV could fit in the driveway, but could it fit into their lives?
Redditors chime in with their thoughts.
This commenter agrees that it’s too big of a burden for the in-laws to place on him.
One redditor actually did take on a similar favor and it didn’t end too well.
The homeowner’s con list is more than compelling enough reason to say no.
The homeowner was right to worry about damage to the lawn, according to this user.
For this couple, it’s not just about the RV – it’s about the disruption it brings to their lives and their routines.
When it comes to family matters, the hardest road to navigate is setting boundaries.
If you liked that story, read this one about grandparents who set up a college fund for their grandkid because his parents won’t, but then his parents want to use the money to cover sibling’s medical expenses.
