10 FREE Places to RV Park Overnight
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@jillshannen280 5 жыл бұрын
As a pastor's wife we have had many people park Mon - Fri in the church parking lot.
@leonardgabrielgabriel6866 4 жыл бұрын
After attending Mass the priests are more than happy to help you
@leecox1513 4 жыл бұрын
I would also agree, but as a matter of courtesy, I would always ask for permission first.
@ellkir1521 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@GottaWannaDance 3 жыл бұрын
@@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.👍🏽
@SS40-nah 3 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🏿
@TheJayrusbeerus 5 жыл бұрын
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@steveharrison4580 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@randytate2250 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Four2Tour 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@burtronomaniac 5 жыл бұрын
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 .
@anneiconex1473 3 жыл бұрын
How do I become a member
@dougs7367 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimloth6091 5 жыл бұрын
Good to see you both looking healthy again. Watching the latest Loloho video sitting outside our trailer - brilliant!
@paulspeakman551 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ralphb.3802 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@brianstill8954 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@katherineb.3140 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@kikikiki2917 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your additional information may I ask how long they allow us to park our RV in their parking lot?
@drnv150 5 жыл бұрын
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👍 🚐
@haroldbevan3940 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@kristymichael 5 жыл бұрын
Harold Bevan, thank you so much!
@travelingwithrick 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikebennett9445 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@givemeaforkingname 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@david_reynolds3660 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Mike-ls1tx 5 жыл бұрын
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
@gmaneis 5 жыл бұрын
We have a multi-state trip coming up, so I really appreciate this refresher course. You guys make awesome videos!
@myalias2812 5 жыл бұрын
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, 😉
@SunsetSeekers 5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding topic! Wonderful information! This answered some questions for us! Thank you for putting this video together!
@skywatcher9712 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning those truckstops bc it's about the only place us Truckers are allowed anymore. Appreciate it. 😊
@TheSunfire96 5 жыл бұрын
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!!🚙
@fla-bushcraftprepper941 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@machfive916 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@interstate5trucker 5 жыл бұрын
As a trucker, I agree with your views on truck stop parking. Thanks for explaining to those who may not understand.
@jimloth6091 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@rosssmith9870 5 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ZoomVictory 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Dan-yw9sg 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@luismangiaterra1031 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@donaldyoung4370 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@CincyKid 5 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha - thanks for answering my question, that list was just sent to my phone to store as a message!
@roydavis2242 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardminogue6451 5 жыл бұрын
Always value your advice. Love and appreciate you two.
@porschesluthporsche 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome . The video yes, but even more how both of you interact so respectfully. ❤
@robertbrown351 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@Everything4RV 4 жыл бұрын
We are going to be full-time RVing, so watching all the videos to learn all the pros and cons. Thanks for sharing!
@martinfamilyband 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. Very accurate and good information. I have found all the places to stay from a lot of years of RV travel experience.
@notsosilentmajority1 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@gardeningintheburbs 3 жыл бұрын
you are so entertaining and helpful..and how can two people be so adorable?...thank you
@Brockdorf 5 жыл бұрын
I love where you stopped in Apalach, there is even a good amount a spots right in town.
@anotherjoe5675 4 жыл бұрын
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...
@Jkenny13 5 жыл бұрын
We are looking forward to trying all these places. Thanks for the video. Hope all is well with you guys.
@user-pt1cz4ot1e 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the information. I don’t know what it is, though, I love sleeping at rest areas. I have lived in the country my entire life, but something about the noises of traffic and people moving around makes me sleep better. I’ve been told it’s where it keeps you in a lighter sleep, so it’s not good long term. Lol. Thanks again!
@youdecidewitw 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@rebeccaswilling1771 5 жыл бұрын
Y’all always have the best tips!!! Love your channel
@charlesstephens3660 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sean and Christy for your first rate videos. I would like to mention that any RVers traveling through Tehachapi, Calif. be advised that there is a brand new Walmart as of August of 2019. Unfortunately there are signs in the parking lot prohibiting overnight stays......sorry. Chuck & Kim,Tehachapi, Ca.
@JohnMarucci 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video Sean & Kristy. Thanks for sharing!
@DargoDog 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am a newbie looking to get an RV and your channel has been very informative.
@lancegrobe687 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@cherylownbey9573 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@kristymichael 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@2tmacisback 4 жыл бұрын
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
@kennethbrooker 5 жыл бұрын
We love and appreciate you too!
@WillBelden 4 жыл бұрын
We had never noticed the little RV in the corner of Cracker Barrel signs! Thanks for that tip!
@adoboy5520 4 жыл бұрын
Great info been asking this question where to park for just passing through situations. Thanks you have answered my questions. See you on the road.
@charliebleifeld4913 5 жыл бұрын
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
@ninalee2014 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! Hubby and I are getting ready to do this!
@dtrv9449 4 жыл бұрын
Your guys' drone footage is amazing! Well done. Thank you for the tips, very informative.
@WhereRVStaying 5 жыл бұрын
We have had to stay at rest areas over the years and even thought the big rigs might be loud they do offer some protection!
@garyalanfilzen3221 5 жыл бұрын
I've seen two of your videos and they are outstanding and helpful. Thank you, Gary
@bcgrittner 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@memeimhere 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@projet2907 5 жыл бұрын
Do you ask permission or just park?
@kristymichael 5 жыл бұрын
Aktivly on the road, we’ve never tried it, but good to know!
@arisemylove 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@RVBarndominium 5 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy the videos.. Good information .Thanks!
@royallen9698 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wondering when you two are going to hit the road again. Soon I hope... 🤠
@gregzeigler3850 5 жыл бұрын
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).
@dalekirkendall5283 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertfaske8217 5 жыл бұрын
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 !
@bigsilverbear4187 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@sk-wx1cf 5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the suggestions. sometimes county fair grounds have RV parking.
@runnoft7212 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@luismangiaterra1031 2 жыл бұрын
One of these days swift might get in a parking contest with you at the truck stop.
@mikepeck536 5 жыл бұрын
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
@baddogu 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@thewanderingpinto5979 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@luismangiaterra1031 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevemalone2010 4 жыл бұрын
Very good information, I think we have tried them all. Think about Costco in rural areas, as they close early and open late
@bigelowbob0823 5 жыл бұрын
Understood Kristy. Thanks again for all that you!
@americanfreedomlogistics9984 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@rexgoliath4032 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@jerrydaminato743 5 жыл бұрын
Also, in overnight in some Canadian 🇨🇦 Home Hardware (not Home Depot) stores (check first)
@bradyrodgers1731 5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos!! My wife and I are also in Alabama (Hartselle). Retired and have been camping longer than the 47 years we've been married. Actually, we camped for our honeymoon! F350 dually powerstroke is our tv and a Cedar Creek fifth wheel is our home on the road. Hope we run into y'all sometime.
@tales_of_the_crypto1583 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks guy! Looking to get back on the road in about 5 months, and knowing is half the battle! Be safe out there 🙏👍💞
@johnd4408 5 жыл бұрын
Wildlife Management Areas and some National Forest have free camping areas that do accommodate RV's.
@lynncampbell6237 5 жыл бұрын
Oregon has some great Casinos you can stay for free. Our favorites are Seven Feathers on hwy 5 and on the way to the coast from Salem is Spirit Mountain. Both have fantastic buffets. We try to time it in time for dinner!
@donromine7669 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the 10 free places to park update... Speaking of updates how's Seemore doing these days?
@alphamontoto2047 5 жыл бұрын
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
@johnnylightning1491 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@gonefishing3644 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@aartmark 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertwainright1361 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimquinndallas 5 жыл бұрын
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...
@LongLongHoneymoon 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! I wish more towns had similar policies for RV overnight stops.
@siriusgd4753 4 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! Informative and very pleasant.
@tootsla1252 5 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@ADefenestrator 5 жыл бұрын
I've had good luck scouting truck stops via Google Maps satellite and street views. Sometimes they have dedicated RV spots or just available pull-through spots that will work. Sometimes they have a gravel overflow area that doesn't tend to fill up. Some of them also have awkward hard-to-use spots in corners or where signs are partially blocking the spot so they work OK for a small or medium RV but not a semi.
@OMARZAKIALIRAQEY 2 жыл бұрын
good info thx
@thinkingofothers353 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU BOTH FOR THIS BIG 10....GREAT INFORMATION MY FRIEND.
@hsc2289 3 жыл бұрын
Love the M and A home / driveway spot..... Great video.
@MCrelationz 4 жыл бұрын
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."
@crystalherrin7858 5 жыл бұрын
Love your hair! Thanks for the great info! I am in Hope's to get to park in some of these this summer!
@kristymichael 5 жыл бұрын
Crystal Herrin, thank you! ☺️
@kodi1415 5 жыл бұрын
In reference to rest areas, in Florida, most if not all rest areas on interstates, forbid 'overnight parking.
@advfhorn 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@begeezy831 4 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you for putting this list together. One thing to point out here in SD (San Diego) I would NOT recommend people boondock on the streets reason being a law was past about 5 months ago that it is illegal in the entire county to park overnight. Once I get my rv in the next few months I am planning to start a channel as well for San Diego RV full time life to show people what is best but I would suggest if you need to stay within SD to perhaps call all walmarts around the area, lowes, etc (places known to have big parking lots) and find out which ones allow overnight and how long and plan to overnight at those locations then in the day time after 6 (since it is illegal from 2-6am to park on the street) go to a nice beach front street destination for the day. There are plenty but again just make sure PLEASE not to park on the streets people are getting ticketed left and right for it and because many are pretentious out here they will QUICKLY call the cops on you as well and I would hate to hear of people getting towed and what not. Also use Spotangels the app to find solid free parking but ALWAYS check the signs in the area. Hope this helps GOD bless everyone :)
@davidwadsworth8982 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@NotThatBob 4 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
Hey if I’m tired and can’t drive any longer I’ll park there. But not normally
@NotThatBob 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@chelseah6152 5 жыл бұрын
Bowling Green, KY Cabela’s has a dump station. Right off of I65 😊
@derrinpickett9948 5 жыл бұрын
I like Bowling Green alot. I live in Evansville and go there several times a year for car shows and swap meets.