For buyers who plan to keep an RV and use it actively in retirement, community rules on RV storage and garage sizing are a primary decision factor — not an afterthought.
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Talk to a Specialist →Most Arizona 55+ communities prohibit visible RV, boat, or trailer storage on residential lots. The standard CC&R language requires all vehicles to be stored inside an enclosed garage or in a designated community storage area when not in transit. For buyers with class A or class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, or large travel trailers, this rule is the starting point: does this community allow RV storage in any form that works for me?
Some communities offer homes with dedicated RV garage bays — typically 14-foot door clearance and 40–50 feet of depth to accommodate a full-size motorhome. These are purpose-built floor plans specifically for RV owners. Communities with RV garage inventory include several Buckeye and Surprise corridor developments and some Wickenburg Ranch floor plans. Search specifically for "RV garage 55+ community Arizona" — this is a specific and searchable product category in the MLS.
Many larger communities — including several Sun City corridor communities — have designated RV storage yards where residents can park recreational vehicles at a monthly fee. This works well for buyers who use their RV seasonally and do not need daily access. Verify availability and current wait list status before purchasing; popular communities have waiting lists for storage spots.
Commercial RV storage facilities operate throughout the Phoenix metro near most 55+ communities — typically $100–$250 per month depending on size and covered vs uncovered. For buyers whose community prohibits on-site storage and does not have a community lot, off-site storage is the practical solution. The loss of daily walk-out-to-the-RV convenience is the only real trade-off.
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Before you tour any community with an RV, get the specific CC&R language on vehicle storage in writing. "We have storage available" from a sales agent is not the same as a current availability confirmation with pricing. Ask for the storage yard policy in writing, the current wait list length, and the specific garage dimensions if you are looking at RV garage homes.
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