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Old 09-24-2016, 02:15 PM   #881
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What we are used to...

I have discovered I sleep much better in an environment which has city noises...trucks, sirens, cars, all a bit crazy, but these put me to sleep. For sure, if a quiet place is desired, truck stops are not the place to go.

One more note, if the stop is crowded, I try to park in one of the places semi-trucks cannot get in or are prohibited. I recognize they are earning a living, i am only playing.....
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Old 09-24-2016, 02:47 PM   #882
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RV Parking at the local Wally Mart. I did a google search and came up with this.
There is a Wall Mart Locator Website that talks about where to stay and the over night park etiquette.

Here is the Website:
http://www.walmartlocator.com/rv-parking-at-walmart/

They have a video on it
https://youtu.be/heh-KyvfL54?t=1

And you can also buy a Wall Mart Guide of the Wall Mart's that allow it.
http://www.walmartlocator.com/store/...econd-edition/
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Old 09-24-2016, 03:19 PM   #883
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We stay at WalMart's from time to time and will continue to do so when appropriate with our travels. We also did a one nighter at Camping World. They even told me to park next to an electric post we were able to plug into.
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Old 10-22-2016, 12:27 PM   #884
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Old 10-22-2016, 02:03 PM   #885
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Denver, Colfax ave Walmart parking

Spent Friday night parked there, while I locked both and took an Uber to sleep elsewhere and I was hardly able to sleep little while worrying about my rig, I got back to the Walmart at 4 AM and all was good! The area does not look very safe, but nobody hurt my babies. Not sure I would recommend overnighting there, but in my case it worked out just fine.
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Old 10-25-2016, 06:21 AM   #886
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Spent Friday night parked there, while I locked both and took an Uber to sleep elsewhere and I was hardly able to sleep little while worrying about my rig, I got back to the Walmart at 4 AM and all was good! The area does not look very safe, but nobody hurt my babies. Not sure I would recommend overnighting there, but in my case it worked out just fine.
Since you stayed at a hotel, couldn't you have found one with a large parking lot for your trailer?
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Old 10-25-2016, 07:48 AM   #887
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A trailer unattended might be subject to towing. I would never leave my trailer unattended in any parking lot, too risky as far as vandalism, theft or towing away us concerned.
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Old 10-25-2016, 08:34 AM   #888
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I agree.

WalMart allowing RV's to courtesy park overnight does not equate with leaving your rig there, unattended, whilst you stay elsewhere.

Could indeed get you towed, and wouldn't that be a a very rude surprise when you arrived back in the morning.


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Old 10-26-2016, 01:38 AM   #889
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Since you stayed at a hotel, couldn't you have found one with a large parking lot for your trailer?
Daughter's home, complete with son in law and 3 mo old first grandson. No hotel beats that
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Old 10-26-2016, 01:46 AM   #890
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A trailer unattended might be subject to towing. I would never leave my trailer unattended in any parking lot, too risky as far as vandalism, theft or towing away us concerned.
Well, I have to put is somewhere while waiting for the morning to take it to the AS shop in Denver. Walmart published a list of stores that, being the exception, don't allow overnight stays. There is no language there (that I recall anyway) about the need of warm bodies inhabiting the rig. Yes, I was worried about vandalism and could hardly sleep. The idea of a wifi camera (or several) with motion/sound detection triggered alarm to my iphone (the likes I have in both my homes) came to mind. And still is. Actually an all around camera system like in newer cars/trucks maybe an upgrade or option AS could offer. Even while camping, especially boondocking, such a view of the surroundings from inside the shell can be cool/safe.

I assure you that Walmart gets my share of dollars on my frequent visits when I park there for shopping. Who doesn't? It is the world's largest retailer (no, Amazon did not pass them over yet) for a reason
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It is one of the founding ideas that keeps it such a highly productive and polite forum.

Yes we could all go on about what exactly "nice" is versus direct, to the point, assertive, matter of fact, etc....
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I agree.

WalMart allowing RV's to courtesy park overnight does not equate with leaving your rig there, unattended, whilst you stay elsewhere.

Could indeed get you towed, and wouldn't that be a a very rude surprise when you arrived back in the morning.


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Spent Friday night parked there, while I locked both and took an Uber to sleep elsewhere and I was hardly able to sleep little while worrying about my rig, I got back to the Walmart at 4 AM and all was good! The area does not look very safe, but nobody hurt my babies. Not sure I would recommend overnighting there, but in my case it worked out just fine.
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Daughter's home, complete with son in law and 3 mo old first grandson. No hotel beats that
I didn't mean to be rude, if it was taken that way....I just wondered. But you're right about the place you stayed. Nothing beats your family & NEW grandbaby!!! Congratulations! I would have done the same thing in a heartbeat!
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Walmart has become my "last choice" for overnight parking.

I have just completed a 5000 mile round trip from western Montana to southern West Virginia. We spent a total of 10 days and 8 nights on the road. During this time we only used three campgrounds with full hook ups. Traveling the states of Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky. I contacted three different Walmarts and was turned down by 2 of the three. It was only in Billings MT that I was told I could park for a maximum of 12 hours.
However, I was not turned down by three different Cracker Barrels, a Bob Evans and one Cabelas. I was really surprised at the Cabellas as they not only offered the parking but it included a dump station, water, dog kennels and even a horse corral. This was in Rapid City, SD. Consequently, Walmart is now my last choice for overnight parking.
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The Cabela's in Scarborough, Maine, just south of Portland off Route 95, also has $5.00 dumping (paid by credit card right by the dump station), fresh water, horse corral, and overnight parking, albeit near tractor trailers, so probably noisy. We go there for dumping when on the way home from anywhere without black & grey tank hookups. Cabela's is also a fun store to visit, and there are good pizza and BBQ restaurants in the same shopping center, while you're there.
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Old 10-31-2016, 06:09 AM   #899
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That's great to know about Cabelas. We have also stayed at Walmart in Billings. We have been very lucky with "most" Walmarts in our 100,000+ miles. That being said, on our way from VT to FL for spring vacation every year we stay at Cracker Barrels. As we travel for VT to the Rockies almost every year we look forward to the service centers on the Ohio Turnpike where they have special RV parking with electric (for a few bucks).
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That's great to know about Cabelas. We have also stayed at Walmart in Billings. We have been very lucky with "most" Walmarts in our 100,000+ miles. That being said, on our way from VT to FL for spring vacation every year we stay at Cracker Barrels. As we travel for VT to the Rockies almost every year we look forward to the service centers on the Ohio Turnpike where they have special RV parking with electric (for a few bucks).
VT Wanderer -- I've also seen the Ohio turnpike spaces - and most usually look to have a few open even at 2am. The length though - do you find with your 27 (28') + TV, you aren't too long without un-hitching, and others who are staying at the rest area can get around you? The spaces look to be built for something more in the 16-20' range + TV.

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