Karsty
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During a recent trip to the New England States I had occasion to stop at several Walmart locations in several states. No problems ... but a couple of concerns. I saw several folks "setting up camp" with slides out and awnings deployed. I do understand that some folks need their slides out to access their bedrooms ... no problems as far as I'm concerned. Also one trailer was sitting solitary without the tow vehicle while the occupants left, apparently for a day of sightseeing.
At another location two five wheel rigs pulled up side by side for the night. Slides out and one unit with its' awning out for both to use. Between the two of them they took up no less than 20 parking spots. This particular location has signs posted NO TRUCK OR RV OVERNIGHT PARKING. I did stop in and spoke to the manager. He indicated that he didn't mind but were starting to discourage it ... hence the signs. He claimed that last year one RVer had dumped his black and grey tanks in the lot resulting in Walmart receiving a fine.
This particular area is also host to a large fishing derby every year and this had presented major problems for the Walmart Store with several dozens of campers literally setting up camp with lawn chairs and BBQ. I can see us loosing this location very soon. I decided to move on and not add to the problem. Across the road was a Mercedes dealer with a row of brand new Mercedes Sprinters ... I tucked my Winnebago ERA right next to them and was totally inconspicuous.
As the previous posters stated ... Walmart is NOT a campground. Be courteous and for goodness sakes use some common sense.
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Very cool ... definitely added to my list of places to visit. I haven't been very far west yet ... but that is soon to be remedied.
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I'm finding that Florida and California are not RV friendly in terms of overnight parking in Walmart locations. Fortunately I belong to BOONDOCKERS WELCOME and there are a few members in both Florida and California that make it possible to find extra places to park overnight.
Because I have a Class B RV ... i am generally able to find a place to park for the night. You can tuck yourself in quite nicely amongst the cars and trucks of a car dealership overnight. I have never not found a place to stay and have been been asked to move on ...
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You raise a very interesting, if not controversial topic. As a retired police officer from Canada travelling in the US often ... iF it were legal for me to carry a firearm I would probably do so. BUT IT ISN'T. As far as I know there is no legal way that I can carry a firearm (handgun) in any of the 50 states. So I don't. I have thought about the shotgun route ... but as you mentioned, I have a Class B and room is limited and I am still not sure how legal it would be for me to carry a shotgun ... after all just how much hunting can one really do?
Since I do travel extensively in the US I just make sure that I am aware of my surrounding ... hopefully 35 years experience as a PO give me a little experience in that regard. I can't say that I have every experienced a situation where I wished I had a firearm ... hopefully never will.
While travelling in Canada ... I have no concerns whatsoever and never carry a firearm while travelling in Canada. I do have plans in the next year of so of going to Alaska which will include going to the Northwest Territories and the Yukon ... debating about whether I should take one then just for the wild animals ... not really sure it is needed even in those circumstances.
The debate continues ....
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I've been following you around from several FORUMS and BLOGS ,,, you and Jennifer seem to be popping up all over. I like all your videos ... this one is another keeper. I have been using Verizon myself for a couple of years but found it getting too expensive for my needs. I am going to try another provider that lets you pay as you go with no contract and no monthly fee. Just buy a block of data and when that is gone buy another. I'll see how that works. I do agree that I never had any issue with Verizon and there were very few locations that I didn't have internet. Who knows ... I may have to return to them.
I love the eBags idea. I'll have to check that out as well. I have the ERA and it is similarly room/storage challenged ... although I travel alone so I have just that little bit of extra room you don't have.
Keep up the great work and reporting. Most helpful ...
Karsty (The Wandering Viking)
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Like most of the previous posters I have stayed at numerous Walmart parking lots since I started RVing. In my case I am not a destination type person. In other words I don't spend time in a campground sitting in front of a campfire toasting marshmallows ... not that there is anything wrong with that. Just not my thing. I am a traveller. I travel around North America with a view to exploring and seeing as much of the sights I can and meeting people wherever I travel.
So ... Walmart has been handy for me. I have stayed in church parking lots, car dealerships or any other place that looked suitable to me. I generally ask when possible. I always abide by the "RVers' Neighbour Policy".
I use several apps by ALL-STAYS to help find suitable locations to park, including Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, Flying J/Pilot, Loves, T/A ... and numerous other locations. I also belong to BOONDOCKERS WELCOME. It is a site that has over 700 members now where a member can park at another members property for free overnight ... or longer with permission. I have used this resource several time now and it is a wonderful way to travel and meet new people.
Happy and Safe travels ...
Walmart Overnight Camping
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I've been using the ALLSTAYS app for a couple of years now. I've used it dozens of times and it is usually up to date with the most recent information. PLUS you can update the information to them to report any problems or changes in situations. I am now using the ALLSTAYS Camping & RV app. It cost me $9.99 I believe but it lists all the Walmart's, Home Depots, Lowe's, Cracker Barrels, Flying J's, Travel America, Pilot, Love and campgrounds and state and federal parts and a whole host of other places and information.
I use the ALLSTAYS app almost exclusively for my travel needs.