You are supposed to park your RV behind a fence, and they have some other things, but nothing big. I've lived here for 4 years or so, and we love it.
If you keep a nice yard you will have no problems with the HOA's.
You ever driven a Commander? They're actually very capable. They have the same underpinnings as a GC, they're only 2 inches longer. Unless you carry 2 spares, the same would've happened to you or anybody. How many here carry 2 spares?
yes it is necessary to prevent the sprinkler water from heading back into the culinary water system. I would definately try and fix it (turn off the sprinkler valve first ;)) the worst you can do is break it more.
Couple pics from Sunday:
And this is the plane a friend of mine flies (a fellow Sanpete native). He flew in from Oklahoma. I didn't even know he would be there. He gave my son his squadron patch right off his shoulder. Very cool.