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Old 08-09-2016, 07:17 AM   #801
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Also consider Cabela's stores. http://www.cabelas.com/stores/stores_home.jsp They allow RVs to dump their black and grey water tanks and to get fresh water. This is a very nice self-service for $5 alongside the store near where I live. I just used the dumping service yesterday.
I don't think our (St Louis) Cabelas store has any facilities like you mention. I did stay at a Cabelas one night. We were taking the river road along the Mississippi River from St Louis up to MN. Found a huge Cabelas along the Mississippi in Iowa. It turned out to be a distribution center.. We were surrounded by employee parking the next morning, when the 6:00 shift came in..
Do most Cabelas allow overnight parking. We might be near the Sidney NE store later this month. (That's a nice one btw, their HQ.)
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I have also seen RVs apparently overnighting at Bass Pro Shops. I do not know what the corporate policy is on this. So just like at wallyworld I would ask the local manager.
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Old 08-09-2016, 11:12 PM   #803
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Can anyone enlighten as to the truth that Wal Marts allow MHs and TTs to park overnight in their parking lots? I overheard someone say this, but as a beginner, I thought I'd ask the pros.

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I have also stayed at a Home Depot in Scottsdale, AZ a few years ago when I first bought my Airstream Motor Home, I needed to stay somewhere for a few days before I hit the road for Canada. I asked at the customer service desk, I was however, also outfitting my rig with their merchandise, so they loved it that I was also doing quite a bit of shopping in the store as well.
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A polite query, a full shopping cart, and not looking like you are setting up for a long stay seems to be the key for getting permission to camp out at a retail location.


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The SECU Caravan to the International overnighting at the Lowe's in Fayetteville, WV after being flooded out on the Gauley River.
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Old 08-11-2016, 06:28 AM   #806
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The SECU Caravan to the International overnighting at the Lowe's in Fayetteville, WV after being flooded out on the Gauley River.
Thanks for the photo.

Nice of Lowes to accommodate this need. Great PR. I am wondering if anyone spoke with the manager, and whether this was a one-time event, or is Lowes AS-friendly for overnight stops? I just went to a Lowes for the first time for some electrical supplies for a friend, and the staff and inventory were great.

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I imagine this was a one time deal due to the devastating floods.
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I imagine this was a one time deal due to the devastating floods.
Do not know. I do know that they were very happy to have us stay. We were good guest and spent some money in their store and the local eateries in the complex.
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My Dynamax DX3-37RB is a Super-C Class HDT diesel puller. I've overnighted NUMEROUS times at Walmart, Cracker Barrel, Cabelas etc, etc without problem. Get the Allstays Camp & RV App for your smartphone. $10 VERY well spent. Allstays has an incredible amount of information useful to RVers including overnighting at Walmarts.
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Do most Cabelas allow overnight parking. We might be near the Sidney NE store later this month. (That's a nice one btw, their HQ.)
They have a campground at the Sidney store, very nice one, nice rest rooms etc. You can make a reservation online I think, if not, by phone. The rate is very reasonable. It's about 100 yards to the Cabelas store.

There are some hotels and a few restaurants in the area. Other than the store, not much to see but good for an overnight. Mostly, it's a big open field with small trees and grassy sites. There's a nice amount of room between sites.
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I've always parked late night at Walmart, especially on long runs. They welcome more shoppers! a couple recommendations I have is one, park in the least busy area away from the store entrance. Two, pay attention to the employee area parking, designated by yellow parking lines. Stay clear of that area, as employees are coming and going all night long. Safe travels!
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They have a campground at the Sidney store, very nice one, nice rest rooms etc. You can make a reservation online I think, if not, by phone. The rate is very reasonable. It's about 100 yards to the Cabelas store.

There are some hotels and a few restaurants in the area. Other than the store, not much to see but good for an overnight. Mostly, it's a big open field with small trees and grassy sites. There's a nice amount of room between sites.
Thanks! If our timing is right, we will be there.
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How long is this thread going, it is like flogging a dead horse, after 58 pages basically saying same thing over and over.
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I use Allstays.com which shows the Walmart locations with a color code that indicates if parking is possible.
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Walmart’s Out-of-Control Crime Problem Is Driving Police Crazy.

The above, an article in Bloomberg.com. A worthwhile read if you plan a Walmart overnight.




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Good to know

Good posts everyone,

I've always seen trailers parked at Walmart and so assumed that it wasn't an issue, but I'm sure asking the manager would help to keep "overnighters" in good standing.

Hopefully change isn't in order.

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Good posts everyone,

I've always seen trailers parked at Walmart and so assumed that it wasn't an issue, but I'm sure asking the manager would help to keep "overnighters" in good standing.

Hopefully change isn't in order.

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Welcome, also asking permission is simply common courtesy.
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Walmart’s Out-of-Control Crime Problem Is Driving Police Crazy.

The above, an article in Bloomberg.com. A worthwhile read if you plan a Walmart overnight.
. . .
Howard, thanks for the heads up! I assume you mean this article?

https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-walmart-crime/

. . . which seems to be mainly about shoplifting and other in-store problems like fights etc.. (from a quick glance)

Not sure how this would affect RVers overnighting, as it seem unlikely that a store manager would link the two IMO. The only mention I see is in the next-to-last sentence about campers etc. hunkering down for the night in the parking lot, with nary a mention of this being part of the problem.

Hopefully Walmart will not close the gates to RV overnighting!

Thanks again for the heads up.

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Saw this article today. It was enlightening. A lot of crime is opportunity driven and if some WalMarts have issues, then the fact that those folks creating the problems inside are out there in that parking lot too. It reenforces my feelings regarding not staying in Walmart or other businesses overnight. For example we have a very nice Walmart just off an interstate highway locally. Unknown to those parking in the lot is that the area right behind that Walmart has been a high crime area. Personally I'm not aware of any crimes specifically towards travelers although smash and grab seems to be the most common type of activity these days. While there is no guarantee that a local RV park is any safer, the fact that ease of access and easy flight/escape routes are many times an important factor in setting you up for a crime against you or your property.

I spent a night at a RV parking facility once that was in the south, that in all actuality was a college football stadium parking lot with full hookups. It was just off an interstate but was up on a hill and surrounded by trees. You paid to a box on an honor system. Needless to say that night I was the only trailer on the lot and felt extremely vulnerable. I only stayed because someone had recommended the site and by the time of day I got there I didn't feel like traveling further. Needless to say I won't stop there again and sitting on an empty blacktop lot doesn't make me sleep like a baby.

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