I pulled into a rest area in Mississippi and there were signs that said no overnight parking. I asked the onsite Security if there was a place that I could park and charge up batteries and just rest a bit but not take up spaces that trucks might need. He showed me where to park and then told me I could stay until the morning and wouldnt' be bothered. Kudos and many thanks to the State of Mississippi.
Depends on the Church big time. It's usually parishiners that are the security, and freakout for anything out of ordinary. So, just ask, and usually not a problem unless you have heavy metal paintings on the side and we can't tell if it's abadoned RV or not.
@@ellkir1521 We hang beautiful wood and oil paintings on the side. And yes, they are very heavy, but maybe not as heavy as metal ones. Thanx for reminding us.👍🏽
That's very encouraging to hear! My husband and I will be going to a church conference in a different state and wondered about that! We just bought a motor home because we were tired of paying for hotels and getting dirty rooms. 😕 Of course we'd call first to see if it's okay with the church. 👍🏿
I am glad through out the video you say to call first and stay only 1 night. I am a manager at Home Depot and you would not believe how often i chase people off our property who think it is their right to live there. Sometimes even having to call the police to have them removed. It dosnt matter how much space there is or how big the parking lot is, it is private property. people need to remember and respect that. Stay one night, dont make a mess and move on
We stayed overnight at a Cracker Barrel and Flying J on our first long RV trip from PA to Florida. Both had RV parking. I asked permission, both places had designated RV parking. At the Cracker Barrel we were the only ones when we got there, but the RV lot was full by morning. In both places I felt that it was safe place to park overnight.
When I was a youngster almost 50 years ago my parents and I stayed a couple nights in a police station parking lot, with permission of course. It was an urban area but I doubt if it gets much safer than that.
I've stayed overnight in hospital parking lots. They are usually pretty full of vehicles and have vehicles coming and going all hours of the day and night so it is easy to stealth in them, if you are in a van or smaller RV. A larger RV may be doable in a larger hospital's parking lot if you stay out in the fringe areas of the lot.
I was told by a Wal Mart manger not to ask. If you ask, walmart assumes liability cause they know your there. If you dont ask technically your trespassing and Wally World has no liability. Cabela's and Bass Pro shops same place. Eastern PA has two. They have dog kennels, water and dump stations. Very accommodating to rv'ers.
I'm a truck driver just wanted to suggest a couple you missed. I use Home Depot and Lowes they usually don't mind unless in a congested area. There is a Cabela's on I 75 in north Ga exit 277 with Rv parking.
If you are a moose lodge member you can park overnight for free , there are 2400 moose lodges in the u.s. and Canada . The people are friendly and often times they have home cooked meals on certain nights . I know people who pretty much travel from lodge to lodge . Also many lodges have there own campgrounds .
Thank you guys for your concern of truck drivers! Since I am one, it means a lot! That being said, if you guys mind truckstop etiquette as you said, you’re more than welcome as long as you park in normally. I would not suggest putting your slides out if she’s got them because that poses a big problem
I used to deliver camping trailers and motorhomes to dealers from the factories. One of my favorite spots has turned out to be church parking lots, except for Saturday night's. I have even filled my water tank with their spickets, on my personal camper. Stopping on the car side of rest parks and taking up a few spaces has also worked well and I've never had a problem.
So if I may ask you, and please believe me when I say I'm not trying to start anything negative - is there as much animosity among truckers toward RV'ers as I've heard some folks claim? If so, what can be done to ease it? I've never had any problems myself.
@@jimloth6091 As a trucker for 38 years I can tell you a small percentage of drivers resent RVs in "their" parking spots especially if the parking is full. They are working and subject to federal hours of service rules. You can actually be risking damage to your rig parking (AMONG) the big rigs. When parking at truck stops try not to park (AMONG) the big rigs and you should be okay. Four wheel RVs parked in a regular car spot are of no concern. If the truck stop has an RV section that shouldn't be a problem either. Sure, RVs park with the big trucks but you should realize your taking more of a risk.
TIP: To deal with loud sounds and running trucks, we use a meditation sound machine to sleep to. It makes Rain, Thunder, Wind, Brook/Stream, Forest and AC Fan. This is much easier to train yourself to sleep to and it usually blocks out noises like heavy trucks or Semi Refers pretty good. We discovered this because we lived for decades next to a Garbage Truck company. We REALLY love being out and about now and the sound machine (I think $19 from Bed Bath and Beyond) was a great find. We recently seen a new one with clock and alarm and mood lighting with sound machine at Aldi's Grocery store on their gift/item isle. We might stop at one and get it to retire the old one.
On the way to North Carolina from New Orleans, we stayed overnight in a Camping World parking lot. I just called them first and the Manager said it would not be a problem. Been going on a few RV trips over the past year and loving it and partly thanks to ya’ll. Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks
As a converted Mini-van Gypsies my wife and I always find places to spend the night .Casino Parking, Truck Stops , Park And Rides, Churches , Bowling Alleys, Hospital parking lots . My van is stealth It had it's own refillable water supply , Roof top shower , Portable gas generator that is quite quiet. Solar Panel that will run a hot plate , a single Coleman burner . Blacked out windows. and a Pee tube with a P-trap, tank, and a drain built it . Using a my portable crapper is a bit tough in parking lots , so I just go inside where we park . Airport parking lots are also a great place. 8 bucks a night to sleep is not bad . Apartment house parking visitors parking is also a good option . Always park away from the main entrance
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Our most frequent problem with casinos is the smoking. And yes they often times have small dedicated areas for non-smokers but sometimes they don't have doors to them and then you just smell the same amount of smoke as you do anywhere else in the casino. But we do think them for allowing us to Camp there
Great tips! I have stayed at all of the mentioned locations. I generally prefer a Cracker Barrel which I like their breakfast anytime. A truck stop with the designated RV spots is nice and they also usually have a nice restaurant like a Dennys, dump, water, propane are available, and you can freshen up with a nice LONG hot shower! Saves on depending on the resources of the RV. I will not stay at a truck stop that doesn't have the designated RV spots. Truckers need the space! Thanks for sharing the tips!
The truck stops have RV parking cause they don't care about the drivers, they try to make money they don't care how. Again we are not there by choise, we're one a schedule this means that 1) if I'm short on time and your in line at cashier, I may have to leave and might not get food that day or water. 2) I was in a area where there was no truck stop and need a shower and your in line for a shower, then I might have to go more days without a shower. All because you were there unnecessarily. Thx a lot Dan.
When I had my travel trailer I preferred picnic areas to rest stops here in Texas and Oklahoma because of the quiet and lack of traffic in most cases. I have found that some very small towns do have a few places for overnighters near their police stations. In fact, one place had a $1 overnight fee payable at the PD desk inside! Talk about a safe place to sleep...
As my wife and I fine tune our RV travel when we go down the road, we will definitely be using your good information, tips, etc., Thank you for all the info and if you ever get time to get your ham radio licenses, really helps to keep in touch with the outside world when dry camping in the wilderness beyond the cell range. 73's & safe travels👍 🚐
Hotels. In an emergency situation, I noticed a hotel with a lot of empty space in their parking lot. I was ready to rent a room, if necessary. They had no problem with me staying in their lot, free!
Just want to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Your channel is one of the first I started watching once I became a full-time RV’er and I still think it’s one of the best. Kudos to you.
for rest areas I just found this on motorhomes-usa "It is important to note that overnight RV parking is prohibited at roadside rest stops in the USA, except in the following states: Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Illinois (only on Illinois Toll Road) Indiana (only on Indiana Toll Road) Kansas Nevada New Mexico New York (emergencies only) Ohio (only on Ohio Turnpike) Oklahoma Oregon (14-hour limit) Texas Virginia In all other states, violators risk receiving a fine if caught."
Thanks for the info. I have been on the road a little over a year now and figured out most of those right away. One you forgot to mention, Maybe you have not tried it is Church parking lots. I have stayed at well over 20 church parking lots in the last year with Zero problem. Word of advice. Don't stay on a Saturday night. It was maybe my 5th church parking overnight. I did not realize it was Saturday night. Well, They had a 6am mass on Sunday morning. Talk about an embarrassing wake up call. EVEN with that know one said anything and I was fine.
As a retired Over the Road Trucker, thank you for saying "stay out of the trucker park areas". For us it's a LEGAL issue when to park and where. For you it's convenience. Don't park with the rigs period please. Also if a lot looks empty, wait and see what happens later in the day. All the best out there.
@@Daggercrossover Hi Steve for sure do what you need to do. My point wasn't really clear. Empty trucker parking areas are very hard to find in much of the country. Trucks parking on off ramps isn't safe. Anyhow Hope you have as much fun RVing as my wife and I do. Cheers.
As a trucker, I can tell you that there is a national shortage of parking for us drivers. Rest areas, truckstops, pull overs, and other place like this is our only really parking. We have to plan ahead and so should you. As a RVer too, I have park at casino, Box stores, Hardware stores and even called the last minute to rv park to get a spot at night so I will not take up a spot from a driver that is working. But then again, I am usually driving by 0500 and stopping by 1700 that night. I can relax and have alittle fun instead of worrying about a place to park. I only had one issue but I managed to get it to a box store and next morning, fix the issue. Part store was next door. Yes these spots are free, but just remember that a truckers need it more then you. You are supposed to be having fun not stuck a rest area or truck stop.
As far as rest areas are concerned there are a couple of Service plaza is on the Ohio Turnpike which have actual RV parking separate from truck parking and I have electrical shore power… When it comes to truckstops flying J is typically good about having RV parking in front of the building as opposed to taking truck spots in the back of the building.
American freedom Logistics Yes. They are in every other Rest Stop on the Ohio Turnpike. $20 per night with electric. The State Police do check for your payment slip in your windshield.
I travel in a van with a bed in it so it's somewhat easier for me. I've parked at truck stops and try to find the most unobtrusive place to park. Often in the parking lot under a lighed area. Then in the morning I'll get breakfast there and fill up with gas. It's important to respect everybody. Also, I stayed at casino in the overflow parking lot. I thought I'd go in and loose ten dollars to pay for my overnight parking but what happened was I played a slot for about fourty minutes and left with an extra ten dollars. I tried. State camp grounds aren't free but they're usually not very expencive and quite often have showers and very nice natural scenery.
In the Pacific Northwest, especially Washington and Oregon we have had good luck over night parking at boat ramps. We always try to leave early and tuck into an out of the way spot. You will hear fisherman at all hours but they are generally courteous. Kristy, I love your hair you look younger and prettier then ever.
Hi, I've had some luck with hospital parking lots. If you come in after 7pm day working staff & visitors have usually left for the day and lots are usually large and fairly empty. Will check in with security if they are around. Will advise that you will be gone by 7 or 8am before day traffic arrives. Security staff is usually very accommodating.
We don't get to travel as much as we would like yet but we do travel and have used most of your suggested places with no problems, we do patronize the business's as much as possible, it's just good business!! Thank you for all your info and keep making more videos!!🚙
We are members of Planet Fitness, we have stayed at a few on our travels. As with most you should call and as for overnight or days of permission. They state they have over 1432 locations in 49 states. And as a member you might want to work out, the $10.00 a month charge generally is go for your home location.
truck scales generally have parking and truckers don't like parking there as they are subject to dot inspections they are usually open 24 hrs and they belong to law enforcement so generally safe
Have you guys tried Passport America if you join their club usually the spots at campgrounds are about $20 a day. It’s only $44 a year of membership. God bless and keep you guys safe
my friends that have a classa a motor home, have stayed at big hotel parking lots, you may have to pay 24 hour parking, but its usually cheap, and they have gone swimming in the pools and sometimes worked out in the hotel gym, and of course eaten , at the ones that have restraunts.
Great video. Very informative. Another place you can sometimes stop at, for a minimum price if you are a member, is a camping world. Some have water and electric hookups and a dump station.
This is for mostly stealth campers or small class B type campers. Auto repair shops with overnight drop key boxes. I never had a problem parking at these places even in middle of a town. I just get up before the shop opens and drive off. No cops, security or even the shop owner ever bother me for that overnight stay. Another place I stay a lot over night. Is a big parking lot that combines with two businesses. Mostly with a gas station, restaurant, motel, or strip mall. Park right between the two businesses and I never had a problem parking over night as well.
Cabelas in Bristol Virginia (exit 5) has been a great place to stop for us. We were just there a few days ago on our way home from Gulf Shores Alabama.
We just had to pull over and spend the night in a business driveway. We lost an axle on I95. Limped it to what we thought was an RV shop. We called the local law enforcement agencies and told them where we were and the address of the place we was at. They said that fine. The next morning the owner was understanding and let us fix our rig in his lot. Happened out side of Mystic CT.
You're going to think I'm demented but the smell of diesel exhaust makes me happy. Pleasantly reminds me of my long summer vacations years ago on a diesel powered fishing boat.
If you're parking in places that are intended for trucks because you don't know how to plan your trip impark in an appropriate place you are an a******. People that do this should be fined. Now that truck driver will have to drive another couple of hours probably violating his logbook trying to find a place to sleep so he doesn't kill your wife and kids in a minivan.
I'm not an RV'er but when I was coming back from a long road trip, I was amazed that I cannot just stop and sleep in my own car in this "Free" country. Only other option was to spend $70 just for sleeping 5 hours on a dirty bed.
For years I slept on a mattress in the back of my van at mainly Walmarts or truck stops. I put up shades on the windows. I never had problems. Like you, I did not want to spend 70$ just to sleep a few hrs. Now I notice more and more security in their lots.
My wife and I are really considering the RV life. We are scheduled to retire (early I'm 51 she's 57) within 2 years. This video had some great tips. Subscribed!
I slept in a California Hwy 5 rest stop on the front seat of my quad cab truck. If you're exhausted enough you don't even hear traffic! I crashed for 7 blissful hours after driving from near the Canadian border! A first experience for me, but I could not drive another mile. Any port in a storm!!!
Aside from the valuable & informative information on this one - it is the quality of the filming that was beyond entertaining! The aireal shots alone were so professional that it wasn't until the spectacular ending - into your buddies driveway and out over the lake that I realized it was a GoPro! Good Job! Not world changing but darned close, 😉
Colorado Springs has outlawed RV parking unless in a RV Park. No streets, no Walmart, nothing! Just North of the city, in Monument, is a very nice Walmart that is RV friendly.
I have stopped at Cabela's but I haven't checked since Pro Bass Shops bought them out. If it's a weekday, you can always try a church's parking lot in an emergency. We also have stayed in municipal and library parking lots, after clearing it with local PD.
Good info, thanks. Watch that truck stop thing. An RV parked at an odd angle at a truck stop that I was in overnight in Ohio. I had an early morning delivery not far away. Good thing I woke up early. It took some skilled maneuvering to get my truck out of that situation. I consider that an isolated incident. I ask the RVers out there to watch out for that type of situation.
I travel in my RV and always stop at Truck Stops and Rest Areas along the journey. Yes, you get noise. Luckily I can get used to it 30 minutes after stopping. It becomes like white noise.
A lot of states do not allow overnight parking at rest areas ( though the law may or may not be enforced )...try to know what to expect in whatever state you find yourself. Good video and I enjoy your insights !
Basically, I do car camping while traveling. Parking after midnight at fuel stops such as Pilot or Luvs or rest areas will allow it. According to police, in after midnight and out by 6 or 7 is encouraged to avoid wrecks.
At a truck stop I always go in and ask if we can park overnight and where we should park. They are often accommodating, especially if you have filled up with gas and ask about their showers and laundromat facilities. Often, i have been directed to park in an area where trucks are not allowed or cannot fit.
That’s a good idea to ask about the best place for an RV to park. The issue with truckstops is that working truckers are often struggling to find safe places to park. Of course we try to be considerate of their needs and choose locations that are RV appropriate. Great idea to talk to the truckstop in question and select the best location
We only occasionally boondock in our RV. Some of those state parks that have RV sites that you pay for but cannot reserve in advance also have an over-flow area to boondock for free until a space becomes available (we stayed one night in the overflow lot at the Bend of the Colorado State Park near Laughlin NV). We have also camped for free on top of a mesa on BLM land north of Valley of Fire State Park when all the park's fee-pay campsites were filled (much quieter and a better view than in the park's camping area). I would not try it with a travel trailer, but if you have a smaller motor coach or a truck camper that is easy to turn around, you may want to look for flat spaces next to unpaved roads on National Forest Service land -- just make sure the ground is not soft from recent rains. I have also seen RVs parked in those vast Bass Pro parking lots. When traveling in the Southwest, I have seen a few locations where there is free overnight big rig parking in unpaved parking lots located between a Denny's restaurant and a La Quinta motel and close to an interstate's entry and exit ramp -- saw a few RVs and pickups with horse trailer parked there too. I have also noticed that some of the state parks in the desert Southwest are set half a mile or more back from the nearest highway and the road to the park will sometimes have large unpaved pullouts fairly close to the highway where travelers sometimes park overnight. I would not park overnight anywhere where a sign is posted that forbids overnight parking -- but if there is no sign and the pull-out is not on private property and it is getting dark, I probably would stay there overnight too. We often stop at Wal-Mart parking lots to have a lunch break in our RV but have never parked there overnight. I have heard that some Wal-Marts lease the property their store is on and the actual property owner does not permit overnight camping. In some of the less prosperous regions, I have been approached by panhandlers in Wal-Mart parking lots and seen some sketchy looking people car-camping in beat-up old cars in Wal-Mart parking lots so would be reluctant to park my RV there overnight for fear of having to deal with someone trying to break-in.
I might add, that many fast food places have Truck/RV parking, as well as many smaller mom/pop restaurants. In the Keystone State, there are numerous pull over and rest areas to be found(although a bit noisy with late night semi-truck traffic going by).
I do park at truck stops. Flying J is the best. They have dedicated RV parking away from the truck parking. Most of them (Flying J) have a Denny's which is open 24 hours and if you have an AARP card you get 15% off you meals.
We spent one night in the RV lot at a Flying J in PA. A trucker stopped right behind us and laid on his air horn for several seconds at 2 a.m. for no good reason. If not for that, it would have been a great experience. Some of those guys resent campers, even when we're not parked in the truck lot.
Wow, that's terrible! I don't know why some people get pleasure from causing other people trouble. We've never experienced any resentment from truckers in person, but have heard plenty of it here on RUclips, haha
I don't think I would put truck stops as 10 and last resort, I agree with John, I've stayed at lots of Flying J's and Loves many times. Most of them have RV spots and you can spend the night there. Plus its nice having a 24 hr store if at 2 am you need a snack!
I am planning out my trip to Az/NM/Ut for this winter, and for the life of me, the option I can seem to see on I10 through Texas seems to be overnight rest areas....
Concerning Truck Stops, you can reserve a spot at TA/Petro stops....may cost, also if you need a shower, it costs $10-15, but if you see a trucker at the kiosk, ask if he might slide you in as a co-driver and it's free(I have done this a few times and no issues, as a driver and a stop in visitor)....
I pulled into Tampa in the evening and the Wal-Mart there did not allow overnight parking. I called the Sam's Club a couple of blocks over and got the manager's permission to spend the night. He said to park away from the store, clear out in the morning and they are not liable for anything that might happen. I replied with a "thank you".
Family type Walmarts have no security that’s why they don’t let you park there but most Walmart Supercenters do allow you to park back away from the store.
Cabela's is excellent. Depending where you are, they have a lot of great services. Of course you can always go inside and take a free "tour" of all the attractions.
When I was a long haul truck driver i used to get so angry about RV'S parked in truck stops or rest areas. Not a big deal if there was spots open but where the was no parking left it was an awful feeling for me... dead dog tired and no legal place to park. I was forced to move on unsafe looking for a spot to park, no bathroom or services but in search of sleep. One morning a RV next to me in a rest area learned an awful lesson about semi trucks. The trailer pivots on the axles and the driver on the opposite side with his axles set at 40' leaving 13' of tail swing caught the RV'S front slide out and tore it off the trailer. Literally their bed was hanging out of their 5th wheel. The truck driver having no idea he hit them rolled off. I never heard if they figured out what truck it was but I doubt they will park around semis again.
I drove truck, why get mad, most the time it's just travelers getting sleep also the majority of the time. Trucks have a much wider spectrum of places to go than rv's do generally.
We were on our way to Florida, 105 miles into our trip, a head gasket decided to go. We limped into a Loves Truck Stop. All the truck spaces we're full, so we parked overnight in the "1 hour parking" area. We spent the night and were rescued by friends the next morning. No one asked us to leave, it move,we couldn't anyway!
Even in the 1 hour parking you might not be safe, swift might be trying to park there that's one of shift's favorite parking spaces. You were just lucky.
I am impressed by how good the truckers are at parking those monsters . Thank you for the good tips. If I don't want to look at the empty scenery , I will drive at night, the traffic is light , mosty big trucks on the road.
I dig the "where's Seemore" drone footage. Great video! We live by Cabelas (best so far is Hamburg, PA.) and have stayed at quite a few. We've stayed at THE ABSOLUTE BEST pullout EEVVAA in Newfoundland! On the way to Niagra Falls, we had to pull over in Rochester, NY. at a truck stop. There were some "lurkers", but they did their thing and left. We really enjoy using our TT in the heat of battle on the road, generator, cooking, and staying out in the wild of humanity. The "spidey sense" does have to come into effect sometimes and we just leave. Looking forward to a UP trip in the Summer.
This was a great "follow-up" to your Wal-Mart video. Your drone footage is so awesome and has become an integral part of your videos. Keep up the great work.
A place you might check out Michigan is State Forest Campgrounds. All but 4 are first come first served, that said they have vault toilets and no running ( a pump) but hey it's a place to stay. They're probably pretty crowded on the weekend, us michiganders like our fishing but during the week I wouldn't think it would be a problem, especially before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. I also wouldn't pull in there with a 43 ft. Diesel Pusher.
Flying j in salt lake City has been anything but friendlyThey will not know how you to park overnight if you are not from a different state and if you have license plates of the state you live in which is the same state you are in with the flying j you are not allowed to park there. Police have come around several times and kicked me out of my motorhome what all I wanted to do was get a few hours sleep. I don't recommend flying j for overnight friendliness.
In up state N.Y., above exit 15 on the Thruway travel plaza's where the truck go,some even have small set aside area's. Also as long you are not over sized, the N.Y.State Barge Canal allows parking at the locks.There are some pull off's on Route 17, and the highway is not as noisy as the thruway. Route 81 from Pa. to the 1000 Islands has plaza's and pull off's. Good for 1 night .Route 20 has small gravel area's to use. The police are in and out of these places so they are safe. NO Loud Music, no drinking out side your rig, motor off. Happy trails,like your work.
Thank you for your courtesy I was a trucker for 28 years a lot of those spots are definitely needed for trucks I have seen RVs in crowded truck stops where tired truckers would come in myself being one of them and have to find another place to go because an RV was there and I too enjoy my RV plus like you said it's extremely noisy at night when you're trying to sleep even myself would try to park way away from reefer trailers they just drive me crazy
Parked with RV trailer at the Valley Center Mall in Eugene last October with security check in. However, as of Jan 1 2019 unfortunately no more RV parking.
Never thought of shopping malls, thanks. Cracker Barrel is always my first choice :-) we did a church once. We did an Elks Club once. Also have ever stayed on the road near hotels.
We are in the north east in Pennsylvania. We never have a problem finding a spot. We go from Maine to North Carolina regularly. There's a app for finding spots.
Hey Sean! I see that you still got skills and talent with the ole geetar and singing. Oh how I love to hear you perform. Anyhow, I also wanted to put another option in your overnight arsenal. Pick up what is called a "Pocket Truck Stop Guide" this handy little guide tells you about all the places on various interstates and highways across the country where you can rest for a spell. It tells you all the amenities (or lack there of) to expect at these various locations. A new release is issued once a year and only costs a few bucks. I wanna say I bought one on eBay for $7. They are very user friendly. You don't have to be a rockstar (like yourself) to use one. Kristi looks beautiful as always. And you are always good for a good chuckle and good content. Keep on rockin' in the free world.
not all rest areas allow for overnight parking or may have a time limit, if there is separate area for cars and RV's, be sure to use that area instead of the truck area for the reasons you gave.... be sure to look for signs.... even when there are signs, the weather may dictate that it is safer to not enforce the rules as we got caught up in snow in southern VA on 81... truckers were pulled off the road on the shoulders before and after the rest area so we pulled in too, right next to the spot reserved for the state police and no problem (easy to do with a 20 foot class B) thank you for putting this together in an easy to understand video :)
Casinos! I almost forgot. My dad and I parked overnight at Circus Circus in 1980. I was moving back East, and had to drive my RV converted Chevy van back.
I pulled into a rest area in Mississippi and there were signs that said no overnight parking. I asked the onsite Security if there was a place that I could park and charge up batteries and just rest a bit but not take up spaces that trucks might need. He showed me where to park and then told me I could stay until the morning and wouldnt' be bothered. Kudos and many thanks to the State of Mississippi.
As a pastor's wife we have had many people park Mon - Fri in the church parking lot.
After attending Mass the priests are more than happy to help you
I would also agree, but as a matter of courtesy, I would always ask for permission first.
Depends on the Church big time. It's usually parishiners that are the security, and freakout for anything out of ordinary. So, just ask, and usually not a problem unless you have heavy metal paintings on the side and we can't tell if it's abadoned RV or not.
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We hang beautiful wood and oil paintings on the side. And yes, they are very heavy, but maybe not as heavy as metal ones. Thanx for reminding us.👍🏽
That's very encouraging to hear! My husband and I will be going to a church conference in a different state and wondered about that! We just bought a motor home because we were tired of paying for hotels and getting dirty rooms. 😕 Of course we'd call first to see if it's okay with the church. 👍🏿
I am glad through out the video you say to call first and stay only 1 night. I am a manager at Home Depot and you would not believe how often i chase people off our property who think it is their right to live there. Sometimes even having to call the police to have them removed. It dosnt matter how much space there is or how big the parking lot is, it is private property. people need to remember and respect that. Stay one night, dont make a mess and move on
We stayed overnight at a Cracker Barrel and Flying J on our first long RV trip from PA to Florida. Both had RV parking. I asked permission, both places had designated RV parking. At the Cracker Barrel we were the only ones when we got there, but the RV lot was full by morning. In both places I felt that it was safe place to park overnight.
When I was a youngster almost 50 years ago my parents and I stayed a couple nights in a police station parking lot, with permission of course. It was an urban area but I doubt if it gets much safer than that.
I've stayed overnight in hospital parking lots. They are usually pretty full of vehicles and have vehicles coming and going all hours of the day and night so it is easy to stealth in them, if you are in a van or smaller RV. A larger RV may be doable in a larger hospital's parking lot if you stay out in the fringe areas of the lot.
I was told by a Wal Mart manger not to ask. If you ask, walmart assumes liability cause they know your there. If you dont ask technically your trespassing and Wally World has no liability. Cabela's and Bass Pro shops same place. Eastern PA has two. They have dog kennels, water and dump stations. Very accommodating to rv'ers.
I'm a truck driver just wanted to suggest a couple you missed. I use Home Depot and Lowes they usually don't mind unless in a congested area. There is a Cabela's on I 75 in north Ga exit 277 with Rv parking.
Brian Still Thank you for the tip Brian! There is a HUGE Cabela’s just north of Fort Worth off of I35W. I believe they allow as well. Godspeed!
Thank you for your additional information may I ask how long they allow us to park our RV in their parking lot?
If you are a moose lodge member you can park overnight for free , there are 2400 moose lodges in the u.s. and Canada . The people are friendly and often times they have home cooked meals on certain nights . I know people who pretty much travel from lodge to lodge . Also many lodges have there own campgrounds .
How do I become a member
Thank you guys for your concern of truck drivers! Since I am one, it means a lot! That being said, if you guys mind truckstop etiquette as you said, you’re more than welcome as long as you park in normally. I would not suggest putting your slides out if she’s got them because that poses a big problem
Thank you for mentioning those truckstops bc it's about the only place us Truckers are allowed anymore. Appreciate it. 😊
I used to deliver camping trailers and motorhomes to dealers from the factories. One of my favorite spots has turned out to be church parking lots, except for Saturday night's. I have even filled my water tank with their spickets, on my personal camper. Stopping on the car side of rest parks and taking up a few spaces has also worked well and I've never had a problem.
As a trucker, I agree with your views on truck stop parking. Thanks for explaining to those who may not understand.
So if I may ask you, and please believe me when I say I'm not trying to start anything negative - is there as much animosity among truckers toward RV'ers as I've heard some folks claim? If so, what can be done to ease it? I've never had any problems myself.
@@jimloth6091 As a trucker for 38 years I can tell you a small percentage of drivers resent RVs in "their" parking spots especially if the parking is full. They are working and subject to federal hours of service rules. You can actually be risking damage to your rig parking (AMONG) the big rigs. When parking at truck stops try not to park (AMONG) the big rigs and you should be okay. Four wheel RVs parked in a regular car spot are of no concern. If the truck stop has an RV section that shouldn't be a problem either. Sure, RVs park with the big trucks but you should realize your taking more of a risk.
TIP: To deal with loud sounds and running trucks, we use a meditation sound machine to sleep to. It makes Rain, Thunder, Wind, Brook/Stream, Forest and AC Fan. This is much easier to train yourself to sleep to and it usually blocks out noises like heavy trucks or Semi Refers pretty good. We discovered this because we lived for decades next to a Garbage Truck company. We REALLY love being out and about now and the sound machine (I think $19 from Bed Bath and Beyond) was a great find. We recently seen a new one with clock and alarm and mood lighting with sound machine at Aldi's Grocery store on their gift/item isle. We might stop at one and get it to retire the old one.
On the way to North Carolina from New Orleans, we stayed overnight in a Camping World parking lot. I just called them first and the Manager said it would not be a problem. Been going on a few RV trips over the past year and loving it and partly thanks to ya’ll. Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks
As a converted Mini-van Gypsies my wife and I always find places to spend the night .Casino Parking, Truck Stops , Park And Rides, Churches , Bowling Alleys, Hospital parking lots . My van is stealth It had it's own refillable water supply , Roof top shower , Portable gas generator that is quite quiet. Solar Panel that will run a hot plate , a single Coleman burner . Blacked out windows. and a Pee tube with a P-trap, tank, and a drain built it . Using a my portable crapper is a bit tough in parking lots , so I just go inside where we park . Airport parking lots are also a great place. 8 bucks a night to sleep is not bad . Apartment house parking visitors parking is also a good option . Always park away from the main entrance
Have I told you lately how much I LOVE you two. We rarely DO these 10 Ways To ... RUclipss anymore, but y’all are so charming and entertaining to pass up!
We had never noticed the little RV in the corner of Cracker Barrel signs! Thanks for that tip!
Our most frequent problem with casinos is the smoking. And yes they often times have small dedicated areas for non-smokers but sometimes they don't have doors to them and then you just smell the same amount of smoke as you do anywhere else in the casino. But we do think them for allowing us to Camp there
Great list for us to keep in mind as we get traveling more. We love the benefits of the RV community sharing their tips and advice.
Great tips! I have stayed at all of the mentioned locations. I generally prefer a Cracker Barrel which I like their breakfast anytime. A truck stop with the designated RV spots is nice and they also usually have a nice restaurant like a Dennys, dump, water, propane are available, and you can freshen up with a nice LONG hot shower! Saves on depending on the resources of the RV.
I will not stay at a truck stop that doesn't have the designated RV spots. Truckers need the space!
Thanks for sharing the tips!
The truck stops have RV parking cause they don't care about the drivers, they try to make money they don't care how.
Again we are not there by choise, we're one a schedule this means that
1) if I'm short on time and your in line at cashier, I may have to leave and might not get food that day or water.
2) I was in a area where there was no truck stop and need a shower and your in line for a shower, then I might have to go more days without a shower.
All because you were there unnecessarily.
Thx a lot Dan.
When I had my travel trailer I preferred picnic areas to rest stops here in Texas and Oklahoma because of the quiet and lack of traffic in most cases. I have found that some very small towns do have a few places for overnighters near their police stations. In fact, one place had a $1 overnight fee payable at the PD desk inside! Talk about a safe place to sleep...
Nice! I wish more towns had similar policies for RV overnight stops.
As my wife and I fine tune our RV travel when we go down the road, we will definitely be using your good information, tips, etc., Thank you for all the info and if you ever get time to get your ham radio licenses, really helps to keep in touch with the outside world when dry camping in the wilderness beyond the cell range. 73's & safe travels👍 🚐
Hotels. In an emergency situation, I noticed a hotel with a lot of empty space in their parking lot. I was ready to rent a room, if necessary. They had no problem with me staying in their lot, free!
Just want to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Your channel is one of the first I started watching once I became a full-time RV’er and I still think it’s one of the best. Kudos to you.
Harold Bevan, thank you so much!
for rest areas I just found this on motorhomes-usa
"It is important to note that overnight RV parking is prohibited at roadside rest stops in the USA, except in the following states:
Arizona
Arkansas
Connecticut
Illinois (only on Illinois Toll Road)
Indiana (only on Indiana Toll Road)
Kansas
Nevada
New Mexico
New York (emergencies only)
Ohio (only on Ohio Turnpike)
Oklahoma
Oregon (14-hour limit)
Texas
Virginia
In all other states, violators risk receiving a fine if caught."
Thanks for the info. I have been on the road a little over a year now and figured out most of those right away. One you forgot to mention, Maybe you have not tried it is Church parking lots. I have stayed at well over 20 church parking lots in the last year with Zero problem. Word of advice. Don't stay on a Saturday night. It was maybe my 5th church parking overnight. I did not realize it was Saturday night. Well, They had a 6am mass on Sunday morning. Talk about an embarrassing wake up call. EVEN with that know one said anything and I was fine.
Do you ask permission or just park?
Aktivly on the road, we’ve never tried it, but good to know!
Hahaha! Some pastors that I know would have loved to have you stay on a Satursay night. Although they would have invited you to church Sunday morning.
As a retired Over the Road Trucker, thank you for saying "stay out of the trucker park areas". For us it's a LEGAL issue when to park and where. For you it's convenience. Don't park with the rigs period please. Also if a lot looks empty, wait and see what happens later in the day. All the best out there.
Hey if I’m tired and can’t drive any longer I’ll park there. But not normally
@@Daggercrossover Hi Steve for sure do what you need to do. My point wasn't really clear. Empty trucker parking areas are very hard to find in much of the country. Trucks parking on off ramps isn't safe. Anyhow Hope you have as much fun RVing as my wife and I do.
Cheers.
As a trucker, I can tell you that there is a national shortage of parking for us drivers. Rest areas, truckstops, pull overs, and other place like this is our only really parking. We have to plan ahead and so should you. As a RVer too, I have park at casino, Box stores, Hardware stores and even called the last minute to rv park to get a spot at night so I will not take up a spot from a driver that is working. But then again, I am usually driving by 0500 and stopping by 1700 that night. I can relax and have alittle fun instead of worrying about a place to park. I only had one issue but I managed to get it to a box store and next morning, fix the issue. Part store was next door.
Yes these spots are free, but just remember that a truckers need it more then you. You are supposed to be having fun not stuck a rest area or truck stop.
As far as rest areas are concerned there are a couple of Service plaza is on the Ohio Turnpike which have actual RV parking separate from truck parking and I have electrical shore power…
When it comes to truckstops flying J is typically good about having RV parking in front of the building as opposed to taking truck spots in the back of the building.
American freedom Logistics Yes. They are in every other Rest Stop on the Ohio Turnpike. $20 per night with electric. The State Police do check for your payment slip in your windshield.
I travel in a van with a bed in it so it's somewhat easier for me. I've parked at truck stops and try to find the most unobtrusive place to park. Often in the parking lot
under a lighed area. Then in the morning I'll get breakfast there and fill up with gas. It's important to respect everybody.
Also, I stayed at casino in the overflow parking lot. I thought I'd go in and loose ten dollars to pay for my overnight parking but what happened was I played
a slot for about fourty minutes and left with an extra ten dollars. I tried.
State camp grounds aren't free but they're usually not very expencive and quite often have showers and very nice natural scenery.
In the Pacific Northwest, especially Washington and Oregon we have had good luck over night parking at boat ramps. We always try to leave early and tuck into an out of the way spot. You will hear fisherman at all hours but they are generally courteous.
Kristy, I love your hair you look younger and prettier then ever.
Thank you so much! 😊
Hi, I've had some luck with hospital parking lots. If you come in after 7pm day working
staff & visitors have usually left for the day
and lots are usually large and fairly empty.
Will check in with security if they are around. Will advise
that you will be gone
by 7 or 8am before day
traffic arrives. Security
staff is usually very accommodating.
We don't get to travel as much as we would like yet but we do travel and have used most of your suggested places with no problems, we do patronize the business's as much as possible, it's just good business!! Thank you for all your info and keep making more videos!!🚙
We have a multi-state trip coming up, so I really appreciate this refresher course. You guys make awesome videos!
We are members of Planet Fitness, we have stayed at a few on our travels. As with most you should call and as for overnight or days of permission. They state they have over 1432 locations in 49 states. And as a member you might want to work out, the $10.00 a month charge generally is go for your home location.
truck scales generally have parking and truckers don't like parking there as they are subject to dot inspections they are usually open 24 hrs and they belong to law enforcement so generally safe
Have you guys tried Passport America if you join their club usually the spots at campgrounds are about $20 a day. It’s only $44 a year of membership. God bless and keep you guys safe
my friends that have a classa a motor home, have stayed at big hotel parking lots, you may have to pay 24 hour parking, but its usually cheap, and they have gone swimming in the pools and sometimes worked out in the hotel gym, and of course eaten , at the ones that have restraunts.
Great video. Very informative. Another place you can sometimes stop at, for a minimum price if you are a member, is a camping world. Some have water and electric hookups and a dump station.
Good to see you both looking healthy again. Watching the latest Loloho video sitting outside our trailer - brilliant!
This is for mostly stealth campers or small class B type campers. Auto repair shops with overnight drop key boxes. I never had a problem parking at these places even in middle of a town. I just get up before the shop opens and drive off. No cops, security or even the shop owner ever bother me for that overnight stay. Another place I stay a lot over night. Is a big parking lot that combines with two businesses. Mostly with a gas station, restaurant, motel, or strip mall. Park right between the two businesses and I never had a problem parking over night as well.
Best purchase I’ve made for our houseboat!! It’s cold and quiet.
Cool! Where is your houseboat?
Cabelas in Bristol Virginia (exit 5) has been a great place to stop for us. We were just there a few days ago on our way home from Gulf Shores Alabama.
Cemeteries over night are also great - quiet and secluded.
Most cemeteries lock their gates at night but nice story.
Don’t get locked in!
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We just had to pull over and spend the night in a business driveway. We lost an axle on I95. Limped it to what we thought was an RV shop. We called the local law enforcement agencies and told them where we were and the address of the place we was at. They said that fine. The next morning the owner was understanding and let us fix our rig in his lot. Happened out side of Mystic CT.
I love sleeping next to a big rig idling. The rumble puts me right to sleep.
You're going to think I'm demented but the smell of diesel exhaust makes me happy. Pleasantly reminds me of my long summer vacations years ago on a diesel powered fishing boat.
😭
@@MikeNaples : I think those diesel fumes have rotted your brain! 😁
@@MikeNaples It reminds me of Greyhound trips and the smell of the depots. Good times.
If you're parking in places that are intended for trucks because you don't know how to plan your trip impark in an appropriate place you are an a******. People that do this should be fined. Now that truck driver will have to drive another couple of hours probably violating his logbook trying to find a place to sleep so he doesn't kill your wife and kids in a minivan.
I'm not an RV'er but when I was coming back from a long road trip, I was amazed that I cannot just stop and sleep in my own car in this "Free" country. Only other option was to spend $70 just for sleeping 5 hours on a dirty bed.
For years I slept on a mattress in the back of my van at mainly Walmarts or truck stops. I put up shades on the windows. I never had problems. Like you, I did not want to spend 70$ just to sleep a few hrs. Now I notice more and more security in their lots.
My wife and I are really considering the RV life. We are scheduled to retire (early I'm 51 she's 57) within 2 years. This video had some great tips. Subscribed!
I use to work for a Denny's. It was ok to park there over night especially if you came in for some food.
you are so entertaining and helpful..and how can two people be so adorable?...thank you
Kudos, I knew you guys would do the Free Parking video right, unlike some others who have less helpful and even bad advice on free parking. Well done.
You could also, as a last resort, call the non-emergency number of the local police department and they would likely know a spot.
I truck camp and I’ve used Walmart with no issue. I just look like a regular vehicle so I don’t need extra space.
I slept in a California Hwy 5 rest stop on the front seat of my quad cab truck. If you're exhausted enough you don't even hear traffic! I crashed for 7 blissful hours after driving from near the Canadian border! A first experience for me, but I could not drive another mile. Any port in a storm!!!
Aside from the valuable & informative information on this one - it is the quality of the filming that was beyond entertaining! The aireal shots alone were so professional that it wasn't until the spectacular ending - into your buddies driveway and out over the lake that I realized it was a GoPro! Good Job! Not world changing but darned close, 😉
Colorado Springs has outlawed RV parking unless in a RV Park. No streets, no Walmart, nothing! Just North of the city, in Monument, is a very nice Walmart that is RV friendly.
I have stopped at Cabela's but I haven't checked since Pro Bass Shops bought them out. If it's a weekday, you can always try a church's parking lot in an emergency. We also have stayed in municipal and library parking lots, after clearing it with local PD.
Good info, thanks. Watch that truck stop thing. An RV parked at an odd angle at a truck stop that I was in overnight in Ohio. I had an early morning delivery not far away. Good thing I woke up early. It took some skilled maneuvering to get my truck out of that situation. I consider that an isolated incident. I ask the RVers out there to watch out for that type of situation.
Love the M and A home / driveway spot..... Great video.
Wildlife Management Areas and some National Forest have free camping areas that do accommodate RV's.
I travel in my RV and always stop at Truck Stops and Rest Areas along the journey. Yes, you get noise. Luckily I can get used to it 30 minutes after stopping. It becomes like white noise.
We do love white noise. We have a white noise app that we use every night! It really helps when sleeping in an RV.
A lot of states do not allow overnight parking at rest areas ( though the law may or may not be enforced )...try to know what to expect in whatever state you find yourself. Good video and I enjoy your insights !
In reference to rest areas, in Florida, most if not all rest areas on interstates, forbid 'overnight parking.
Basically, I do car camping while traveling. Parking after midnight at fuel stops such as Pilot or Luvs or rest areas will allow it. According to police, in after midnight and out by 6 or 7 is encouraged to avoid wrecks.
You might have a problem at the truck stop one of these days.
thanks for the suggestions. sometimes county fair grounds have RV parking.
Bowling Green, KY Cabela’s has a dump station. Right off of I65 😊
I like Bowling Green alot. I live in Evansville and go there several times a year for car shows and swap meets.
At a truck stop I always go in and ask if we can park overnight and where we should park. They are often accommodating, especially if you have filled up with gas and ask about their showers and laundromat facilities. Often, i have been directed to park in an area where trucks are not allowed or cannot fit.
That’s a good idea to ask about the best place for an RV to park. The issue with truckstops is that working truckers are often struggling to find safe places to park. Of course we try to be considerate of their needs and choose locations that are RV appropriate. Great idea to talk to the truckstop in question and select the best location
Beautiful Land Matters....beautiful!
We only occasionally boondock in our RV. Some of those state parks that have RV sites that you pay for but cannot reserve in advance also have an over-flow area to boondock for free until a space becomes available (we stayed one night in the overflow lot at the Bend of the Colorado State Park near Laughlin NV). We have also camped for free on top of a mesa on BLM land north of Valley of Fire State Park when all the park's fee-pay campsites were filled (much quieter and a better view than in the park's camping area). I would not try it with a travel trailer, but if you have a smaller motor coach or a truck camper that is easy to turn around, you may want to look for flat spaces next to unpaved roads on National Forest Service land -- just make sure the ground is not soft from recent rains. I have also seen RVs parked in those vast Bass Pro parking lots. When traveling in the Southwest, I have seen a few locations where there is free overnight big rig parking in unpaved parking lots located between a Denny's restaurant and a La Quinta motel and close to an interstate's entry and exit ramp -- saw a few RVs and pickups with horse trailer parked there too.
I have also noticed that some of the state parks in the desert Southwest are set half a mile or more back from the nearest highway and the road to the park will sometimes have large unpaved pullouts fairly close to the highway where travelers sometimes park overnight. I would not park overnight anywhere where a sign is posted that forbids overnight parking -- but if there is no sign and the pull-out is not on private property and it is getting dark, I probably would stay there overnight too.
We often stop at Wal-Mart parking lots to have a lunch break in our RV but have never parked there overnight. I have heard that some Wal-Marts lease the property their store is on and the actual property owner does not permit overnight camping. In some of the less prosperous regions, I have been approached by panhandlers in Wal-Mart parking lots and seen some sketchy looking people car-camping in beat-up old cars in Wal-Mart parking lots so would be reluctant to park my RV there overnight for fear of having to deal with someone trying to break-in.
I might add, that many fast food places have Truck/RV parking, as well as many smaller mom/pop restaurants. In the Keystone State, there are numerous pull over and rest areas to be found(although a bit noisy with late night semi-truck traffic going by).
I do park at truck stops. Flying J is the best. They have dedicated RV parking away from the truck parking. Most of them (Flying J) have a Denny's which is open 24 hours and if you have an AARP card you get 15% off you meals.
We spent one night in the RV lot at a Flying J in PA. A trucker stopped right behind us and laid on his air horn for several seconds at 2 a.m. for no good reason. If not for that, it would have been a great experience. Some of those guys resent campers, even when we're not parked in the truck lot.
Wow, that's terrible! I don't know why some people get pleasure from causing other people trouble. We've never experienced any resentment from truckers in person, but have heard plenty of it here on RUclips, haha
I don't think I would put truck stops as 10 and last resort, I agree with John, I've stayed at lots of Flying J's and Loves many times. Most of them have RV spots and you can spend the night there. Plus its nice having a 24 hr store if at 2 am you need a snack!
@@anthonyreeves999 : Or a truck horn blasting you out of your skin!
Great information. Thank you for this video.
I am planning out my trip to Az/NM/Ut for this winter, and for the life of me, the option I can seem to see on I10 through Texas seems to be overnight rest areas....
Also, in overnight in some Canadian 🇨🇦 Home Hardware (not Home Depot) stores (check first)
Concerning Truck Stops, you can reserve a spot at TA/Petro stops....may cost, also if you need a shower, it costs $10-15, but if you see a trucker at the kiosk, ask if he might slide you in as a co-driver and it's free(I have done this a few times and no issues, as a driver and a stop in visitor)....
I pulled into Tampa in the evening and the Wal-Mart there did not allow overnight parking. I called the Sam's Club a couple of blocks over and got the manager's permission to spend the night. He said to park away from the store, clear out in the morning and they are not liable for anything that might happen. I replied with a "thank you".
Family type Walmarts have no security that’s why they don’t let you park there but most Walmart Supercenters do allow you to park back away from the store.
The Walmart in Roswell, NM actually has spots marked out for RV parking and it's a very nice store with friendly people
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Do they have UFO parking spots too?
@@SuperGoldwingman They used to but they crash way too often so they had to ban them 😎
Cabela's is excellent. Depending where you are, they have a lot of great services. Of course you can always go inside and take a free "tour" of all the attractions.
When I was a long haul truck driver i used to get so angry about RV'S parked in truck stops or rest areas. Not a big deal if there was spots open but where the was no parking left it was an awful feeling for me... dead dog tired and no legal place to park. I was forced to move on unsafe looking for a spot to park, no bathroom or services but in search of sleep. One morning a RV next to me in a rest area learned an awful lesson about semi trucks. The trailer pivots on the axles and the driver on the opposite side with his axles set at 40' leaving 13' of tail swing caught the RV'S front slide out and tore it off the trailer. Literally their bed was hanging out of their 5th wheel. The truck driver having no idea he hit them rolled off. I never heard if they figured out what truck it was but I doubt they will park around semis again.
I drove truck, why get mad, most the time it's just travelers getting sleep also the majority of the time. Trucks have a much wider spectrum of places to go than rv's do generally.
Was anyone sleeping in the bed when that happened? :(
vf12497439 ohthanks for that after what I just wrote! Kathleen scared in Alaska to come down there and drive her RV with 2 slides!
We were on our way to Florida, 105 miles into our trip, a head gasket decided to go. We limped into a Loves Truck Stop. All the truck spaces we're full, so we parked overnight in the "1 hour parking" area. We spent the night and were rescued by friends the next morning. No one asked us to leave, it move,we couldn't anyway!
Even in the 1 hour parking you might not be safe, swift might be trying to park there that's one of shift's favorite parking spaces. You were just lucky.
I am impressed by how good the truckers are at parking those monsters . Thank you for the good tips. If I don't want to look at the empty scenery , I will drive at night, the traffic is light , mosty big trucks on the road.
I dig the "where's Seemore" drone footage. Great video! We live by Cabelas (best so far is Hamburg, PA.) and have stayed at quite a few. We've stayed at THE ABSOLUTE BEST pullout EEVVAA in Newfoundland! On the way to Niagra Falls, we had to pull over in Rochester, NY. at a truck stop. There were some "lurkers", but they did their thing and left. We really enjoy using our TT in the heat of battle on the road, generator, cooking, and staying out in the wild of humanity. The "spidey sense" does have to come into effect sometimes and we just leave. Looking forward to a UP trip in the Summer.
One of these days swift might get in a parking contest with you at the truck stop.
This was a great "follow-up" to your Wal-Mart video. Your drone footage is so awesome and has become an integral part of your videos. Keep up the great work.
A place you might check out Michigan is State Forest Campgrounds. All but 4 are first come first served, that said they have vault toilets and no running ( a pump) but hey it's a place to stay. They're probably pretty crowded on the weekend, us michiganders like our fishing but during the week I wouldn't think it would be a problem, especially before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. I also wouldn't pull in there with a 43 ft. Diesel Pusher.
You mentioned Cabellas. Cabellas is now owned by Bass Pro Shops. I have heard that Bass Pro Shops also allows overnight parking.
Thanks
Most have dump stations for a small fee!
I’ve parked at bass pro in Memphis Tennessee no problem
Very good information, I think we have tried them all. Think about Costco in rural areas, as they close early and open late
Love the video and info... We travel with our RV from place to place with a plan... Usually off the road by 2:00 pm... No need for freebees...
* Walmart * Cracker Barrel * Cabela's * Casino parking lots * rest areas/rest stops * Asphalt oasis * Shopping Malls, Bureau of Land Management * Truck Stops * Mall Parking Lots * Gas station parking lots * RV Parks * sums it up .
Flying J’s usually have space in the car side. Done this numerous times. Some even have dumpsites, though they charge a nominal fee.
Flying j in salt lake City has been anything but friendlyThey will not know how you to park overnight if you are not from a different state and if you have license plates of the state you live in which is the same state you are in with the flying j you are not allowed to park there. Police have come around several times and kicked me out of my motorhome what all I wanted to do was get a few hours sleep. I don't recommend flying j for overnight friendliness.
In up state N.Y., above exit 15 on the Thruway travel plaza's where the truck go,some even have small set aside area's. Also as long you are not over sized, the N.Y.State Barge Canal allows parking at the locks.There are some pull off's on Route 17, and the highway is not as noisy as the thruway. Route 81 from Pa. to the 1000 Islands has plaza's and pull off's. Good for 1 night .Route 20 has small gravel area's to use. The police are in and out of these places so they are safe. NO Loud Music, no drinking out side your rig, motor off. Happy trails,like your work.
YeeHaw! Buccees! Everything is BIG in Texas!!
Buccees is ridiculous (in a good way, haha). It's one of those places you gotta see...
Thank you for your courtesy I was a trucker for 28 years a lot of those spots are definitely needed for trucks I have seen RVs in crowded truck stops where tired truckers would come in myself being one of them and have to find another place to go because an RV was there and I too enjoy my RV plus like you said it's extremely noisy at night when you're trying to sleep even myself would try to park way away from reefer trailers they just drive me crazy
Parked with RV trailer at the Valley Center Mall in Eugene last October with security check in. However, as of Jan 1 2019 unfortunately no more RV parking.
Did they give a reason?
@@Milesco no
Awesome . The video yes, but even more how both of you interact so respectfully. ❤
Never thought of shopping malls, thanks. Cracker Barrel is always my first choice :-) we did a church once. We did an Elks Club once. Also have ever stayed on the road near hotels.
We are in the north east in Pennsylvania. We never have a problem finding a spot. We go from Maine to North Carolina regularly. There's a app for finding spots.
Camping Adventures! - which app?
Harvest Hosts is awesome.
Hey Sean! I see that you still got skills and talent with the ole geetar and singing. Oh how I love to hear you perform. Anyhow, I also wanted to put another option in your overnight arsenal. Pick up what is called a "Pocket Truck Stop Guide" this handy little guide tells you about all the places on various interstates and highways across the country where you can rest for a spell. It tells you all the amenities (or lack there of) to expect at these various locations. A new release is issued once a year and only costs a few bucks. I wanna say I bought one on eBay for $7. They are very user friendly. You don't have to be a rockstar (like yourself) to use one. Kristi looks beautiful as always. And you are always good for a good chuckle and good content. Keep on rockin' in the free world.
not all rest areas allow for overnight parking or may have a time limit, if there is separate area for cars and RV's, be sure to use that area instead of the truck area for the reasons you gave.... be sure to look for signs.... even when there are signs, the weather may dictate that it is safer to not enforce the rules as we got caught up in snow in southern VA on 81... truckers were pulled off the road on the shoulders before and after the rest area so we pulled in too, right next to the spot reserved for the state police and no problem (easy to do with a 20 foot class B) thank you for putting this together in an easy to understand video :)
Casinos!
I almost forgot. My dad and I parked overnight at Circus Circus in 1980.
I was moving back East, and had to drive my RV converted Chevy van back.