Regarding free over nights
First I have to say this forum is more helpful than most. I've gotten great guidance and really appreciate it. We are very interested in staying at Flying J and other RV friendly places. I think I...
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When you do park at highway rest stops, you probably already know you are supposed to be in the "truck" area. Try to park out of the way. When you park in the angled drive through spots, DON'T pull all the way forward - park so approaching trucks can see the rear of your camper, so they know that spot is taken.
Truckers can be a little grumpy, usually due to encountering campers who don't use common sense when parking, or simply don't know where and how to park. Also, sometimes campers are just idiots in truck areas - like telling truckers to shut off generators ... truckers on long hauls are living in their trucks and need the generator for the same reasons you want power for your camper, and sometimes those generators are running refrig units on trailers.
Safety wise? I've not run into any issues, except for the scammers who just "need $15 to get their keys back after being towed", or some variation of that. As others have said, just be observant.
Truckers can be a little grumpy, usually due to encountering campers who don't use common sense when parking, or simply don't know where and how to park. Also, sometimes campers are just idiots in truck areas - like telling truckers to shut off generators ... truckers on long hauls are living in their trucks and need the generator for the same reasons you want power for your camper, and sometimes those generators are running refrig units on trailers.
Safety wise? I've not run into any issues, except for the scammers who just "need $15 to get their keys back after being towed", or some variation of that. As others have said, just be observant.
