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@nowheregal7610 Жыл бұрын
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@cherylsibson2529 Жыл бұрын
Carolyn, maybe it's time to visit other countries again? Sometimes a new prospective can change can be helpful.
@copswife99 Жыл бұрын
So sad so many on here aren't doing the 'be kind' thing like you say in every video.
@calvinmeeks6347 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Liberty is precious and needs to be protected. Also as many have said the officer may have had her best interest in mind while doing his job properly.
@copswife99 Жыл бұрын
Speaking as a copswife, I'll bet the police officer actually did let you stay all night. He woke you up to tell you to head out because the day shift was coming on duty and he didn't want the other officer to know he had actually let you stay all night. Just a thought.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Oh, wow, that's an interesting angle that I hadn't considered. Thank you.
@sfa8871 Жыл бұрын
Yeap.. that RV sticks out like a sore thumb.. I’m thinking they let you stay too even though 5 am is a bit rough but rise and shine..
@stephaniewillson9383 Жыл бұрын
Yep...nightshift understands overnight needs. I'd rather you sleep then try to drive sleepy. But shift change is at 6 am in my area...
@cindyholt3808 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure like you said, thank you
@Healthylivingwithwendi Жыл бұрын
Great input!!
@msitarland Жыл бұрын
We lived next door to a police officer. Cop was absolutely sizing you up when he was playing with Sadie and talking to you. He let you stay. 5am knock was so you'd have time to pack and be out before the day people need that parking lot, and so he didn't have to write up a report letting the next shift know that you were there.
@connieinthesun7881 Жыл бұрын
In the off season with no others vehicles in sight?
@judyclark8653 Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t the cop explain all this and advise setting her alarm to be out of there before sunrise or else go to the campground? That way she could have gone to bed early and gotten 7-8 hours of sleep on her own terms…
@judyclark8653 Жыл бұрын
@@hlw1306 yes….probably what happened is that he responded to a complaint by a resident - but at 5am?
@copswife99 Жыл бұрын
Exactly, Daisy
@mowmow3962 Жыл бұрын
@@judyclark8653 Because he is not not kind.
@cherylownbey9573 Жыл бұрын
I choose to believe the kind officer let you stay as long as he could. Had he left you there till morning he may have had locals complain. What a lovely area with such interesting shops. I'm also a full time rver. I'm 64 years old and have lived in my rv for 22 years with my husband and our dog, Taz a Chihuahua. I enjoy your videos and seeing Capone and now Sadie. I've also had to put dogs down. We try to live our best life and help each dog live theirs. You are very good at that. I appreciate each dog we've gotten to share life with.
@elizabethk1554 Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure someone reported your vehicle. I live in MD. While the beach areas look desolate this time of the year, lots of people have cameras on their property and monitor the cameras 24/7 from afar. The police generally won't get involved unless someone reported you. Then, they are required to respond. I have a neighbor who reports suspicious vehicles all of the time. Not the friendliest area, but at least you didn't get a ticket.
@arlienelson1609 Жыл бұрын
You never know what led to that cop stopping to move you along. There was one parking lot at a big grocery store in my town left where people could sleep overnight. This fall more people started parking there. It became a huge mess. It took awhile but finally they made a hard and fast rule. Now nobody can park there. A few inconsiderate jerks ruined it for everyone.
@lorigurney7280 Жыл бұрын
It's baffling as we are always told do not drive when sleepy... pull over and sleep.. yet it's illegal to pull over just anywhere to get some sleep 🤔
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Right!
@lashturner Жыл бұрын
I have always thought that. So they would rather you drive and have an accident and kill yourself and others because they don't want you to stop for a nap. Or wait and give you a ticket for reckless driving.
@topherjoe1 Жыл бұрын
Difference is, he knew she was not just pulled over to sleep, she had been there quite sometime before nightfall and had been out and about. He absolutely let her sleep there even though getting her up at 5am seems awful. Now, if you were driving and pulled over to sleep, you would be contacted but if you explained you had been driving and found no place to sleep and were no longer safe on the road, they would let you pass with recommendations on where you could go to to finish the nap. Hear about those stops all the time.
@lorigurney7280 Жыл бұрын
@@topherjoe1 Thanks for the clarification! yes I read another comment about the shift change and how the officer evidently let her stay as long as possible. Certainly a kind deed on his part💕
@popsandmajonestikiparadise3889 Жыл бұрын
There was a totally legal place to pull over and sleep at the campground up the road like he advised her of.
@jimreynolds9682 Жыл бұрын
Carolyn, I love your channel and support you in so many way. Please know this officer is just trying to do his job. We all need to have basic respect for these ladies and gents who are doing their very best in very difficult situations.
@Lunarstruck1 Жыл бұрын
Please explain how this was doing his job to serve and protect.
@kheventplanner Жыл бұрын
Pfffttt...doing his job?? Lol
@RonInAVan Жыл бұрын
When I can’t fine a safe place to park at night I try and find a hospital, I’ve stayed overnight quite a few times with no issues, I also use harvest host / Boondocker‘s welcome a lot and really enjoy them. I have also just ignored the knock and they just leave.
@caroldeking1050 Жыл бұрын
I would bet the police officer let you stay as long as possible. Day shift coming on & he/she didn't want someone to know you spent the night. Consider yourself lucky to sleep until 5am! Don't b so hard on police, they have bosses to keep happy too.
@gisellegonzalez2628 Жыл бұрын
Ocean city is beautiful. Bethany on up is very touristy and cops do not play. I used live in Norfolk, its pretty much the same. You can try Cracker Barrel for an overnight. Eastcoast really not RV, Nomad friendly.
@ImigrentfromMars Жыл бұрын
what about a church? can you park at a church for the night? I know years ago when I was out running the course I stayed at corner store's and the owners like it because I was like free security. One store told me to park at the front door so id know for sure if they were getting broke into but I had to go when he woke me at 6am but that was ok with me because he gave me coffee each day
@jessiehead6525 Жыл бұрын
Churches used to be happy to have people sleep in their parking lot overnight but, like everywhere else, the wrong people started abusing the privilege: leaving bags of garbage (sometimes strewn around the parking area by wild animals), bottles of urine, piles of feces, etc. So now even the churches are saying, “no way!” We have to keep educating new nomads on proper etiquette, and calling-out those who misbehave. If we don’t, the police have to. And they aren’t any happier about having to do that than we are.
@shaftermike Жыл бұрын
I think of most of the East Coast being pretty developed and inhospitable for campers. The California coast National Forests have become a little more strict as well. I live in Oakland California and in my trips around the West I've noticed more and more trash and lots of impromptu camping in questionable spots. It feels like there were more careful and respectful campers 20-30 years ago who cleaned up after themselves. I think all of us are therefore feeling the pinch of more regulations ...
@tjd7964 Жыл бұрын
In Florida here, yes I agree, I have seen people stop at red lights and open their door and throw their trash on the street. That would be out of state tags, workers in company trucks. Years ago we had dont litter signs up everywhere. No more, I think we should bring them back.
@heatherk8931 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. There are many sloppy, disrespectful people roaming the planet in out areas who just don't give a hoot.
@janewaits8493 Жыл бұрын
The Law is the Law, Support your Local Police.
@JeffeysMom Жыл бұрын
I can totally relate. Last month I travel to Houston Texas, first two night’s I had stayed at a large Buc-ees And had no problems. Closer to my destinations which was downtown Houston the third night I again went into a Buckys and said hey I’m really tired I don’t want to sleep downtown Houston can I get a few hours sleep in your parking lot. The girl said she would let her manager know. 1:30 in the morning the night manager apparently didn’t care that I had permission and told me to get out. I said to her but ma’am I got permission I am in a wheelchair and I’m very tired and I can’t see to drive at night. She said you have to go they should not have given you permission to stay here! So risking an accident I went down into Center Houston and found a Denny’s to get a few more hours sleep. I am quiet, I always shop where I sleep and I never leave a mess and I always ask permission!😢 🤬 I am not full-time yet but I travel for suicide awareness and other events.
@barbarac4138 Жыл бұрын
Hey, in TN now it is a felony to sleep in a public area as well as a $500.00 fine. I have pulled over more than once to sleep in the car on a long drive. Guess they think it is better to keep driving and crash.
@louisethompson5212 Жыл бұрын
Please be kind to law enforcement… they have a very tough job !!!
@Healthylivingwithwendi Жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you. I had to run my son to Louisiana for some business he had to take care, and I was so tired. He told me whatever you do don’t fall asleep in the car while you wait for me because they will arrest you. No sleeping in vehicles but also if you are too tired to drive, then you get in trouble. Seriously? With all the drugs and crime out there, they will bother someone who just needs to rest compared to real crimes? Such a sad state of affairs.
@JenniferGreene-el4sy Жыл бұрын
Please don't blame a black cat for your misfortune. They have enough against them.
@candacemeifert-polk7383 Жыл бұрын
A lot of those towns in the East on the coastal areas are very strict about everything. Unfortunately, a lot of these unfair laws are in place because so many people have previously destroyed things and left big messes everywhere. Kind of like why Walmart doesn’t always allow campers and why a lot of BLM land closed boon-docking areas. A few ruin everything for the rest of us ALWAYS! They should have left you stay at least till later like you said. Not a very friendly place for sure.
@sky02148 Жыл бұрын
That's why I love your channel you give us the good the and they ugly, and that was ugly, but it is they east coast. They could have and should have waited till 8am sleep driving is worse than drunk driving I don't understand why they would wake you at that time, how sad. Thanks for sharing and as always stay safe, safe travels and God bless love ya Nancy
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
lmao!
@ruthannbiernot9856 Жыл бұрын
It was so cute to see Sadie with those toys! Poor baby had no clue what they were! Too bad you had to leave so early. People!
@tonimartucci7367 Жыл бұрын
No slippery slope - like you said “law is the law” at least it wasn’t at midnight maybe he gave you a break by letting you stay until 0500…
@dragonflytoo Жыл бұрын
How many times has this happened to you in 6 years?
@carolynlasher8896 Жыл бұрын
I decided to take a 3 day vacation and ask my sister if she would like to come with me. She checked with her hubby, he didn't think it was a good idea. She had never been on a vacation without him and the children. She thought about it and said I'm going with my sister. We lived in N.J. 5 hr. trip to Bethany Beach, she loved it. We then drove to Ocean City MD. They were having an oldies car show. It was packed but, had lots of fun. She really enjoyed her little escape and tried to convince her husband to move there. That was a big NO! She has never gone again . So glad I took her. Her husband of 53 yrs. passed 3 yrs. ago. Can barely get her to leave home now that she could go anywhere she wants. Some laws are so dumb, times have changed. They need to update for today's world. 😊💃
@CruisingtheworldwithJackie Жыл бұрын
Not sure when this was filmed. Vehicles over 16 feet are only allowed on streets November 1- March 30. That park is closed, because shady stuff happens there.
@claridee0765 Жыл бұрын
I live in Delaware and it’s very difficult to find a place to Boondock. If you’re ever in the area again, my dog and I would love to have you, park in the driveway or at the hospital where I work🐾👍👩🏼
@ediejohnson3301 Жыл бұрын
Some hospital parking lots charge and they are still full! I ran into that problem when my son had emergency heart surgery in a town two hours away.
@claridee0765 Жыл бұрын
@@ediejohnson3301 I’m not aware of that 😱that’s very interesting. I was just saying for Carolyn …because I know everybody at the hospital and I have been there for years. I would see what I can do in addition to offering my home parking.
@Fred-jc6yw Жыл бұрын
East of the Mississippi River is another world. I hate it. Kentucky and many other eastern states tickets semi trucks for parking on interstate "get on" ramps. Massachusetts will charge vehicular manslaughter if you break down in their "break down" lanes and someone hits you. Solitude seekers, state out West for your own sanity. They're just too nuts "back East". Folks, Carolyn plans exceptionally well. Sometimes that fails despite her best efforts. I don't care about the police rational. It's far more dangerous to the public to drive exhausted. Rarely would any RV'er take up permanent residence in any place like that. California, down by Oxnard has pull offs on US-101. But they charge for them. A semi with a 53 foot trailer gets charged for two spots. It's crazy. Truckers have a mandatory 30 minute break during their 11 hour shift. I've been forced to move even though it creates a log book violation. If any trucker reads this here's the antidote. Log off the hours of service device. Then drive to a "safe haven". Document the reason. RV'ers don't have that escape. There's no such thing as a "safe haven" even tho those laws too are in the books. I hope Carolyn shakes off the intrusion. Folks, it's nerve wracking because it's always so unexpected. We all do our best to abide by the laws wherever we are. Yet we are constantly labeled criminals. Even in a commercial vehicle. We're necessary until we have to stop or get sick. Then like railroad workers we become vagrants. In the end it's about money, control, and how miserable they can make us with overpricedly gouged rent and mortgages where the principle is tripled by the interest rate. Being debt free should be celebrated not targeted. I propose we get radical. Boycott places unfriendly to visitors regardless their mode of transportation. Only money talks. And certainly when money becomes silent it talks the loudest.
@Fromplefeet Жыл бұрын
Better Days are ahead my friend. I'm glad they left you alone and didn't get a ticket.
@lisabeare2366 Жыл бұрын
You have been amazing for me. I've learned so much. It should always be ok to share your opinion. I may not agree or I might be right there with you. Just keep being you ❤️
@denisecintas4954 Жыл бұрын
When I went through Vegas, it was dark already and I didn't see any signs so I pulled into a Sportsmans parking lot and went to bed. At 4:30 am the police knocked on my window and said I needed to leave. I was asked if I saw the sign and I said no. My dog was going crazy, it was very early and I said I'll be out of here in 5 min. I have a 3 year old 22 ft class c. I kept thinking, why? I was safe and not hurting anyone. Needless to say I left Vegas and kept driving. I did not spend a dime there.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Yep. I hear that. I was going to get gas and maybe buy souvenirs. I left and never looked back
@midwestproductreviews7360 Жыл бұрын
It could have been worse. He could have given you a ticket.
@midwestproductreviews7360 Жыл бұрын
Just because the tourism season is over there, does not give you the right to violate local traffic laws. Ticket quotas bring in revenue . So what would you prefer your home base town/city do to increase revenue, raise the property tax on your rv, or have a " ticket quota" for the leo to meet each month?
@msjc44 Жыл бұрын
Go down to south OC over the bridge ; make a left go to where the camp ground is .. where the wild horses are
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Like I said. Everything was full.
@msjc44 Жыл бұрын
Oh at Assetige ? Well ppl come from all over .. it’s before the cold comes .. it’s lovely down there ❤
@msjc44 Жыл бұрын
Sorry you had a bad time .. sleeping in a van or even car .. might be easier
@msjc44 Жыл бұрын
I go to Cape Henelopen state park with dog beach .. Rehobeth is also strict with parking but you can park on the beach .. with the right rig .. or the parking lot
@sandra-sm2qk Жыл бұрын
Could have been 2 in the morning, so think you was pretty lucky!
@marlenemcmillan8891 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't be doing this all the time.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
It's not for everyone
@timw999 Жыл бұрын
I was forced to turn my generator off in Ma and I was using it to cook and work. This happend in Ma where they have no idol laws. I tried to explain it was not just running for no reason. So good luck if you travel north with crazy laws.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
So silly
@deborahfieldson5939 Жыл бұрын
The cop may have been getting off shift and knew you were there all night; let you go with a warning and a 'move along'. Instead of citing you. Local ordinances are there because there may have been problems in the past. He/she was just doing their job. I am very glad you did find the quaint coastal town you were looking for tho!
@adventuresofd-day2598 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been starting to see some parks and areas in places I visit putting up signs that say “no overnight is parking” or “no sleeping in cars”. Having the sign is nice because well, people know! It’s not a surprise at 5am haha.
@teddynphoebe Жыл бұрын
Just watching this video now and had to comment. This happened to me in Bethany Beach at an IOverlander spot which to this day has good reviews. Well when I stayed there a couple years ago it was a different story. I got there around 5pm to get a feel for the spot, walked my dog, made dinner around 9 and went to sleep around 11. Got the knock around 1am. Three cops and their cars all surrounding my van 🚑. Questioned me for twenty minutes. Checked my drivers license and made me move to a Days Inn lot down the road a couple miles. I was sleepy, cold, and too groggy to have been driving at that point. I’ve been on the road since 2017 and to this day this has been the most negative experience I’ve had out there getting the knock. I’ll never forget it. Didn’t feel protected by them. Felt anger, resentment, and confusion as to why I couldnt stay till sunrise.
@bryanseverino3674 Жыл бұрын
"Welcome to the East Coast". I remember the issue in Portland, ME, with your rig in a cars only lot. Unfortunately, this is what we have to deal with. They want to contain and funnel you into a campground. Makes no sense, at 5am to bother you! Thanks for sharing the journey you're on.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Yep that's right! Good memory about the ticket I got in Maine. Geesh.. not very welcoming are they? :-p
@WatchingYou505 Жыл бұрын
@@CarolynsRVLife and you got run out of Tennessee…and where else here in the eastern U.S.? You try to park illegally, act shifty as hell proving you know you’re breaking the law, and then whine when you get busted? Get a clue, “Karen”, and go back to California, where you belong!
@doreenduncan3411 Жыл бұрын
The East coast is not RV friendly in all aspects of the industry. It's difficult finding a free campsite let's alone an overnight in a parking lot. Getting repairs or even a mobile mechanic is almost nonexistent. I want to say it's because RVing is a seasonal thing and it's not common to see a rig or car camper in the fall or winter. Definitely those laws were to deter the homeless taking up residence. It's like nip it in the bud before it becomes a problem.
@AMMandrea123 Жыл бұрын
Know the town well. They are super super sticklers about parking Even worse during the summer. I belonged to a 40+ beach house in that town for many fun summers. Motto coming from DC is leave your brain at the bridge and pick it up on the way back.
@YeahNah100 Жыл бұрын
The freer I become the more I realize how much I wasn’t was the message here. Very true.
@BrianWanda Жыл бұрын
I am from Maryland, don't let the East U.S. get you down. Love what you are doing.
@melissabryan2348 Жыл бұрын
Aaawww!!! What a cute pup! He is adorable! Love, kisses, Hugs, Snuggles, Scratchies, and massages to your sweet pup. 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️
@blin2602 Жыл бұрын
I think a lot of what you were saying was because you were tired and upset. Laws are made to keep all of us safe and hopefully, our cities and towns running safely and smoothly. You know they can't allow you to camp overnight if it's against the law .. then they'd have to allow everyone to do that. The cop was nice enough to let you stay the night .. even if you think 5 a.m. is still the middle of the night. He could have asked you to leave at 10 or 11 as he was probably supposed to do.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Nope I think about important social issues and think critically and philosophically even when I'm not tired. We need more of that IMHO. We've become sheep. Following without thinking
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
I also think it's a bit naive to think all laws are made to keep all people safe. What people? Those with the most money and clout? What about the poor and disadvantaged? The homeless who need to sleep in their vehicles? Those laws certainly weren't made to keep them safe
@philguzman6932 Жыл бұрын
I've stopped responding to the knock. They can't see me, they can't prove I'm in there.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
I tried that. Made him knock 3 times. But Sadie. Sadie gave me away. 😜
@karolruttan2396 Жыл бұрын
@@CarolynsRVLife 😄
@philguzman6932 Жыл бұрын
@@CarolynsRVLife 😄😄😄 So not having a dog has one advantage. The window shades on my rig close from the bottom up. It's funny as hell to watch them shine their flashlights through the windows knowing that they'll see nothing and, hear them say "I know he's in there"
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Lol
@samchin3531 Жыл бұрын
Won't prevent them from giving a ticket
@WoolPearls Жыл бұрын
Jeez…he should have let you stay if it was already 5:30am! I’ve stayed in lots of places including Rest Areas with signs that said “No Overnight Parking” and have never had “the knock”.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Right??? Ridiculous. It's been years since I've had the knock 😴 😕
@niftytraveler Жыл бұрын
When I traveled across the country last year, I troubled from Florida to California and back, over 3 months. I stopped at a lot of rest stops, and for the most part most of them said no camping, and no overnight parking. But they also said that you can stay for 8 or 10 hours. I think the idea at a lot of the rest areas, is that they don't want anybody actually making Camp while they're there. They also realize that, the people are tired, and need to rest to be able to drive safely. I slept in my minivan several rest stops, even when I didn't get any window coverings cut out yet. Nobody ever bothered me, even when it was bright and people could see me sleeping in there. I finally got that dealt with, but I never had an issue.
@TS-rd7oy Жыл бұрын
I grew up in the northeast. While it is a pretty area, people are uptight and not as open as people out west. I know Maryland is mid Atlantic, but it's the same kind of vibe. Closed, crowded, old.
@mowmow3962 Жыл бұрын
It's Sad; We live in a world that is not as free as it should be. You are being judge, because your' RV is not in the 100k range. I understand you. Thank you for sharing.
@willothewispl Жыл бұрын
Well a few years ago I had an apt rental at Ocean City Maryland. I went up toward Bethany beach to do some shopping and I did not stay they appeared very uppity to me, and made me feel unwelcome. Very monied there. Watch out for Ocean City, they are very adamant about parking if you are visiting, I gathered when I stayed there they dont like street people. Even though I was vacationing and staying in a hotel they were not very welcoming. I will never spend my money there again. For a resort town they are very cold and unwelcoming. Even the hotel I stayed in pulled a fast one on me and gave me a filthy and different room from the one I was supposed to get. Very nasty people all along there. I am an older lady that was on my first real vacation. All I wanted to do was see the ocean before I die. Dont waste your time there they really dont like their visitors summer or winter. I heard quite a few people making fun of all the visitors. Shame on them. I spent four months there and reallly got an eyefull. They do not respect people that come there unless you are monied or part of the clicks there. God Bless Caroline. Merry Christmas.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a shame they treat tourists that way. Thank you for sharing your less than positive experience.. I hope you've found friendlier places to vacation! :-)
@msjc44 Жыл бұрын
Bethany is very elitist .. I don’t go there as much as Rehobeth where I stay in cottage
@willothewispl Жыл бұрын
@@CarolynsRVLife Yes I have Caroline.
@waltmooredanwilson8754 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your video. I enjoyed watching. I feel for you. I had a bad experience with a stupid cop in a small town I passed through awhile back. It will all pass in time. Take care and God Bless.
@cindyholt3808 Жыл бұрын
Hello again Carolyn- I watch alot of you tubers camping and I love it! I'm a camper myself whom lives in Missouri. Why do campers never come to camp and explore in Missouri? It is beautiful here, lots of lakes and caves to explore, our weather in the 50s nights in 40s sometimes 30s but not harsh yet! I encourage you to look at our state and let me know, I'd love to come meet up with you! I usually camp alone and I am noew 70 yrs old- get some rest, I know how much needed, good luck!
@bboice08 Жыл бұрын
Very good Carolyn.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@thebackroadstoo7147 Жыл бұрын
Life on the road is a lot of planning, isn’t it? When I was traveling, most days I liked to schedule out the entire trip, but it didn’t always end up that way…lol…and I think that my Dad taught me that, as he would print out an itinerary for everyone, for a simple family trip, all business like and such, and I would roll my eyes and think, “How controlling, Dad…lol”, but now, I see it as essential to staying on schedule and keeping the plans in motion, especially if you’re rolling with others, who are kids or teenagers…lol….Seems like that cop probably let you sleep, and got you out of there before another saw it differently, since he could have ticketed you, but he didn’t…..you handled it well, Sis, despite the lack of sleep that you paid with, anyway. Living by example is so hard, especially if one is blindsided and tired along the way. We just keep on rolling, rolling like a river, now don’t we? Stay safe out there, Carolyn. ✌️
@sheilacaine3962 Жыл бұрын
You know the bicycle cop should have said something to you like, hey if you’re planning on spending the night it’s not aloud.
@sutpremblair1438 Жыл бұрын
Haven't checked in with Carolyn's RV Life for a while. Thanks for the update on Ocean City Maryland. I grew up in Maryland and we used to take the bus to Ocean City in the 1960's to stay in an old school guest house. So quaint and affordable in those back in the days. Used to have a nice boardwalk. Hope it works out for you guys.
@ggdwelln Жыл бұрын
I would hate the knock too, but at least he didn’t do in the middle of the night. I do hear what you are saying regarding the various laws. But mixing in to the conversation about unhoused people, meaning those who do not have the option for a nice RV, is another topic. Unless voters choose to support programs and resources for those who are unhoused there will be the ongoing issue with people illegally camping/sleeping/living in parking lots and on the streets. These are tough times and proper support for those who are unhoused is necessary.
@Skyflower25 Жыл бұрын
The ironic thing is they also put signs up everywhere saying if you're tired pull over!
@robinlillian9471 Жыл бұрын
Different organizations. The locals just don't want vagrants, and they don't care if someone gets in an accident through lack of sleep. The no sleeping in your vehicle laws are from local communities.
@GHE2005 Жыл бұрын
I'm with u Carolyn, free & roaming. Great question, WHY? I ask who does this law benefit? I think there is no sleeping in ur vehicle law is because, if more people r permitted to sleep in vehicles, there will be less property tax collected. Some of us decided we don't want to participate with-in the norm thus we get picked on, harassed but we still pay towards tax buy shopping, gas & so on. By paying that very tax, we pay for that cop's salary, didn't we? And yes, why wait until 1 or 5 AM to kick someone out? It's harassment, a power trip. 😖
@deedeew4040 Жыл бұрын
Carolyn, when I was growing up in Los Angeles, CA there was no homelessness. After 10 p.m. curfew was enforced and if you were walking down the street, a cop would ask you how much money you had and if you had over $10 you would not be arrested. Over 50 years later times have changed and many homeless people. The east coast is not RV friendly. Happy Holidays!
@SheilaR.08 Жыл бұрын
So they only arrested poor people? I'm confused.
@kheventplanner Жыл бұрын
@@SheilaR.08 they mean yes that exactly. That meant you were most likely homeless and they'd arrest you
@deedeew4040 Жыл бұрын
@@SheilaR.08 There were vagrancy laws that were enforced. Keep in mind this was half a century ago, times were different then. Police arrested those people who broke the laws.
@BlackJack-sx1jw Жыл бұрын
What an awful story. You sound proud of it.
@deedeew4040 Жыл бұрын
@@BlackJack-sx1jw just stating facts.
@kettlebellyogini Жыл бұрын
Most likely someone called it in. I live close to the beach in a residential area,more nights then not a sleeper or 5(all kinds of sleeper’s) are parked to boondock. It’s against the regulations here too but unless someone reports the Police won’t do anything. Most sleepers get incredibly pissed ,if me as a person living in a house,has anything negative to say about the fact it’s not a campsite,not appropriate at all to think it’s ok to sleep in front of someone’s house and we have plenty of campsites.The small beach town doesn’t have sleeper’s because they stay on it. I’m glad you had a good time there. Looked very Cool.You surely understand the reason for the “no sleeper’s “ law. I guess 5am was better than 3am, that’s the time the Police tell the sleeper’s to move on in my town. I wouldn’t compare your lifestyle or the way you look for place’s to sleep to the “neighbors “ in my area. Most have very expensive rigs and they want to nomad in a neighborhood where they feel save. Instead of the parking lots where it can be more dangerous. Some of these folks have lived in the neighborhood for years,with out of state plates.
@denisestarr2314 Жыл бұрын
Sorry that happened to you. Be safe.
@edgeedge9329 6 ай бұрын
Me and my partner went to a Ren faire not long ago. It was a in the moment thing so we couldn't plan a rv camp sight. We called and they where all booked. We are to a nature preserve close by and they had a hunt going on but told use we could park in the boat ramp parking. Well my partner mis understood and parked in the wrong place and a off duty cop came up and told use it was private property. That was alright we left. It was late and he told us to go to a camp sight. We called the lady and we got the right parking . We was still hooked and the same cop came by on duty and got an attitude saying he told us to go to a camp ground and that we needed to leave because we couldn't camp there. We where parked and there where no signs saying we couldn't have over night parking. We where in the nature preserve and was told by the manager of the place we could stay. He didn't ticket us and we left. But it felt like we was targeted. We have a nobo pull behind.
@talkinnmedia4535 Жыл бұрын
Get some rest Carolyn
@reverands571 Жыл бұрын
Maryland is not a friendly state. At one dock, even though I was a customer and it was off season, they wouldn't let me stay to walk up to town. At another dock, I "made an enemy" of the marina, when I motored in during the night to a closed pump-out dock, to call 911 to get to a hospital. Maryland, is just not friendly, and the DNR (their water cops), are worse than state troopers, in their hurry to write you a ticket, force you to journey back to their state to go to court (it's called a "must appear" ticket, for which they will issue a Bench Warrant, if you don't show up. You can't just pay a fine), and just try to make your stay miserable. In a National Forest free campground, where I was the only camper their, the Department of Agriculture wrote me a ticket for improper registration, because their computer said my van came back as a Toyota, even though I showed him my valid registration. Some cops are just sh*tty ( I stopped here, not sure if I wanted to grant them the status of people, Human Beings, or something much lower. Let them try to live on $800/month disability.
@TheJcrandazzo Жыл бұрын
I believe that is a descretionary statute. The cop should have let it slide as no harm no foul.. if the next guy rats him out then I wouldnt work there anyway.
@annabellem.4014 Жыл бұрын
I don't know, but I found the Northeast inhospitable and unfriendly to outsiders. I just stopped for a few minutes near Cape Cod to take some photos of the cute Cape Cod style homes, and right away a lady comes bolting out and says what are you doing? I said just taking some photos, I'm going now, and sped off in my car. Inside though, I was upset by the experience.
@patriciafisher2838 Жыл бұрын
I've always lived in MD. Camped in MD,, PA, DE, VA and have never seen free camping. Those areas are tourists attractions (how they make their money). Also most campgrounds close for winter time due to cold temperatures and lack of anyone camping, Good luck in your East Coast adventure.
@brianruhl5945 Жыл бұрын
How come you aren’t in Arizona, it’s winter.
@stevischermi6409 Жыл бұрын
Ocean City Maryland....too many huge buildings...too much concrete... Yuk
@danielking5670 Жыл бұрын
A lot of towns treat truck drivers the same way. They want there freight but don’t want you to spend the night. Even when your hours of operations has expired. They are required to provide truck parking but don’t have any. I’ve had really good with Walmart. Even though it’s posted they never enforce it.
@marypinkerton3290 Жыл бұрын
So sorry that this happened.
@ziggy33399 Жыл бұрын
Re: the 5:A knock. Officer just might be checking to see no “shenanigans “ were going on…kidnapping, missing person, someone being held, overdosing, etc and more. The law allows for checks. I’m sorry he didn’t see there was nothing there with regards to his possessing “horse sense”. I have not experienced quotas . Take care . 😊
@parkerchiudioni9981 Жыл бұрын
I guess you think that rules/laws shouldn’t have to apply to you! If a city/town decides they don’t want people sleeping in their vehicles over night, then it’s their right to decide that. “Selective enforcement of the laws” leads to racism.
@ediemiller7999 Жыл бұрын
This is a very important point
@each_day_is_new Жыл бұрын
I hear you my dear but think of how many yahoos you have come across in campgrounds acting a fool being loud and not being respectful they are often why these laws are on the books it is unfortunate but they ruin it for all
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
I think you completely missed the point. Yahoos disrespecting everyone around them vs a yahoo bothering no one by sleeping in her parked rv overnight are not equal. Which was my point
@2cats4tea79 Жыл бұрын
If that's the rule, it should be on the sign. In all honesty, how would someone know? Great point that you were there off season, spending money. The officer could have left a note on your door or windshield saying hey, just fyi, there is a no sleeping ordinance. Let us know if you need help locating a campground/legal place to spend the night. Sheesh.
@Shaeyjosan Жыл бұрын
I think the problem exists first, then the law is created to address the problem, and there are always unintended consequences due to having to write a law that eliminates potential loopholes. If only some people weren't such inconsiderate assholes. Noise pollution, litter, obnoxious behavior, then we wouldn't have all these nuisance laws. Some people have to push the limit of the law or decency. Laws like no sleeping in cars likely are intended to address the assholes among us, but we all have to abide by them even if we aren't a part of the problem. Guaranteed those laws were pushed by the businesses and residents who need that parking.
@misshelloareyouthere Жыл бұрын
IT’S TIME!!! It’s time for homeFREE people to demand each state in each counties to set aside designated overnight parking for homeless AND homeFREE people . DMV needs to create homeFREE placard.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@misshelloareyouthere Жыл бұрын
@UC9hhPNG3CXVXw4vd7F4TG_Q we are not going to get rid of HomeFREE people living in their vehicles full time. Homeless people need affordable housing but. HomeFREE people need places to park their vehicles overnight without harassment from police/ security guards/ certain people.if a car has a DMV homeFREE placard, police can’t harass them over overnight parking but other crimes. From 7pm-7am is no overnight parking harassment safe zone. No slider out, no trash, no sitting outside just park.
@OldMan1962 Жыл бұрын
It has become very apparent that states east of the mighty Miss have no interest in helping home free folks. The federal $$$$ are only interested in working with “ the profitable business of homelessness “ What is truly stunning is how badly homefree folks are treated in liberal states specifically east of Mississippi.
@rioseven9123 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have been saying this for years now. They will take our money whenever they can but aren't willing to give anything back. We do need to organize to get up petitions and to boycott places that are unreasonable. I was in Las Vegas and had permission to stay in Cabella's parking lot but was kicked out at 2am by some security person. I now boycott Las Vegas. They will get no more of my money, which is all they care about.
@brendawright8344 Жыл бұрын
Totally 💯 Agree 😊
@msjc44 Жыл бұрын
Omg that’s my hangout !! Lol
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
which place?
@msjc44 Жыл бұрын
@@CarolynsRVLife I’ve been there to Bethany however I go to the Alley shops in Rehobeth more often ..
@brendabarnes697 Жыл бұрын
I 👍 agree. So sorry you were bothered by police over such a small infraction. Love your utube channel. You are awesome and so interesting.
@irefusetoaskmydoctorifyour6401 Жыл бұрын
Problem is; you were in a Resort Area; they don't want anyone just parking there for FREE. FREE?! They want you in that campground (or a hotel) so you'll be spending that $$$$ and stimulating the local economy. I'd bet if you'd driven 20 - 30 miles inland and stayed at the end of the parking lot at one of those big Royal Farms or Wawa type gas stations, or found a semi-residential street in one of the small towns to park on, you'd have been fine.
@outterlimits1 Жыл бұрын
I didn't see the harm with spending the night, either. It's difficult these days to find Walmarts that allow you to park for a night too. Some say, local RV parks are complaining and want the added revenue from people in rvs forced into their parks. If Walmart would allow the option for one free night after a purchase of, maybe, $35 dollars worth of groceries/merchandise with a pre-registration using their online Walmart app so they know who you are and that your not there to setup camp and live out of their parkinglot would, really help the traveling fulltime RVers that just need a place to overnight while traveling. Walmart would benefit from added customers buying their stuff. Because, right now, RVers that overnight in the Walmarts that STILL allow overnight parking aren't required to buy anything from their stores.
@rthepunk Жыл бұрын
Welcome. Yes. Park down near the river right off the road where fisherman camp
@elisabethseeger5837 Жыл бұрын
Totally with you- I rented a Class C for 2 weeks and had no clue where to park - was stressful - ended up doing harvest host and 2 campsites and a mooch dock week with a friend- for me that was the hardest thing- did not plan ahead and reserve places.
@fladave99 Жыл бұрын
I have good luck at AUTO REPAIR facilities. They close at 5 and open at 7am. Not unusual to see vehicles parked all night. Out by 6:30
@msjc44 Жыл бұрын
Bethany is like that rich area
@susan_brehm_art Жыл бұрын
If they didn’t restrict overnight parking that lot would have been full when you got there.
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Off season
@dyerarch Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the SWAMP 🙂
@old-timerfull-timer245 Жыл бұрын
My Uncle Bud enlisted in the Navy when he was 17 years old. Before his 18th birthday he was on a landing craft, Operation Overlord, Omaha Beach, Normandy. Bringing in Troops and taking out wounded. He risked his life over and over FOR ARE FREEDOM. He has been gone for many years now. He would be ashamed of what are country has become! Bless your heart young lady.
@paulabowden Жыл бұрын
we all have to abide by the rules. why do you get so mad?
@Bernimv Жыл бұрын
Agh wow sorry abouts that please don't stop..totally understand..and yes its true what you say totally agree..i slept on Hospital parking lot (i heard someone in vandwelling say so) i thank GOD I had a reason n proof it was my 1st knock at 1a.m..
@denisefarrell7786 Жыл бұрын
Stop at Janus state park in Crisfield Maryland
@JoeZyzyx Жыл бұрын
That's Maryland! I live here half of every year, the other half in Florida. Not surprised. When wife retires, we are OUT OF HERE. Sounds like you were in Delaware though, but not much difference.
@Maddiehere89 Жыл бұрын
Because it was a rental section that was mostly empty is probably why the cop stopped by and asked you to leave. There are many times that robbers use trucks, rental u-hauls or RVs to stash the things they steal. Maybe. It’s just a thought.
@CampMymy Жыл бұрын
I agree, you were not hurting anyone, better for you to get a good nights sleep.
@r8edrv4fun65 Жыл бұрын
Different shift of cops?
@CarolynsRVLife Жыл бұрын
Yep. Think so
@stuartriley Жыл бұрын
So sorry you had the police involve themselves at the early hours of the morning. Look at the good side of things, you were able to leave the nasty side of resort communities without being in danger. Sadie was cute reacting to the windup toys. The Oceanside beach area was a great spot to stop and rest and de-stress yourself.🎉
@lolasaxby1399 Жыл бұрын
Grr. That sucks! It was so nice in Alaska… signs everywhere to say pull over and rest- don’t drive sleepy. I don’t like going to where there’s so many people with so many rules. Thanks for sharing… hope you get some rest.
@neatlydonelife 11 ай бұрын
The fact that you are tired means you are potentially a danger on the road, too. Just like truck drivers are mandatory to take a break after so many hours inorder to sleep, so to should RV'ers. If you had got into an accident from drowsiness because of that law, that should be on that town. Or any place that does not allow one night parking. They don't know if that RV park was completely booked so you couldn't get it.
@coffenut Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Maryland! Oh please tell me you went to Assateague and saw the wild ponies. There are plenty of camping spots there and the National Park allows Sadie on the beach (the state park does not even though they are right next to each other but that’s MD for you).
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