Slides out / level

We have to put slides out in order to sleep kids in the bunkhouse. It's ok as long as you don't look like you are setting up for a long stay. Call ahead and ask permission, check in at the service desk when you get there and park where they tell you. I usually put the tongue jack down, not always the stabilizers. But I've heard that I should.

CA Traveler wrote:
Don't put slides out or otherwise look like your camping as that helps to get overnight stops banned.

Correct answer. I worked loss prevention at a Wally for 5 years. When the camper came in and setup with lawn chairs etc, the manager had me ask that they leave. Walmart's a business not a camp ground and they allow one night to keep sleepy drivers off the road. If your going to set up camp, find a camp ground.

ependydad wrote:
Yes, as long as you're fairly level- putting slides out is fine. You can also drop landing gear and stabilizers if you need- just be careful that you don't poke holes in the blacktop if it's hot out.

Make sure that you stay in a row of spots and don't take up extras with your slides. Also make sure the slides don't extend into the roadway and impede traffic through the parking lot.

My fifth wheel is 44' long, my truck is 22' long. Bumper to bumper, we're about 60'. I take up the same number of spaces (a lot) if my slides are in or if they're out.

The only people who really care are folks on Internet forums.

These match the "Code of Conduct" published by Escapees (which is agreed upon by quite a few RVing organizations). They aren't rules, just strong suggestions:
https://www.escapees.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/88gnpnd17.pdf

You can read more about Wallydocking in this article:
http://learntorv.com/wallydocking

'Code of Conduct' is all well and good.
What I do NOT understand or agree with is the statement that is part of their code
"Some of the most respected RV consumer clubs have joined Escapees to support your right to park on private businesses’ property overnight under the following code of conduct:

RIGHT to PARK........horse pucky. It is a privilege extended by the business and the town ordinances.
NOT a RIGHT! :S


OP
As suggested
Park off to edge of parking lot out of the flow of traffic...provided you have gotten permission to overnight.
Hate to have someone drive into the slideout wrecking your RV and their vehicle.

Yes, as long as you're fairly level- putting slides out is fine. You can also drop landing gear and stabilizers if you need- just be careful that you don't poke holes in the blacktop if it's hot out.

Make sure that you stay in a row of spots and don't take up extras with your slides. Also make sure the slides don't extend into the roadway and impede traffic through the parking lot.

My fifth wheel is 44' long, my truck is 22' long. Bumper to bumper, we're about 60'. I take up the same number of spaces (a lot) if my slides are in or if they're out.

The only people who really care are folks on Internet forums.

These match the "Code of Conduct" published by Escapees (which is agreed upon by quite a few RVing organizations). They aren't rules, just strong suggestions:
https://www.escapees.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/88gnpnd17.pdf

You can read more about Wallydocking in this article:
http://learntorv.com/wallydocking

Unhooking and using slides at a Walmart is generally poor form.

Don't put slides out or otherwise look like your camping as that helps to get overnight stops banned.