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 we younger and still working and had to drive late into the night to get to our destination, we occasionally stayed in parking lots. As we got older, we found it was just easier and safer to stay in a park overnight.
A lot depends on your situation. If you need to drive late into the night, parking lots might be the way to go. If you're travelling during warm weather, trying to sleep in a parking lot overnight with the generator and A/C running is really a pain and will not be restful. For many, it may be a budget issue, you just have to decide what your comfort and safety is worth. There is always the chance that you'll have low life approaching/annoying and possibly stealing from you when parking in a lot.
I think as you begin to travel more you'll find your comfort level and the decision as where to stay will be apparent.
A lot depends on your situation. If you need to drive late into the night, parking lots might be the way to go. If you're travelling during warm weather, trying to sleep in a parking lot overnight with the generator and A/C running is really a pain and will not be restful. For many, it may be a budget issue, you just have to decide what your comfort and safety is worth. There is always the chance that you'll have low life approaching/annoying and possibly stealing from you when parking in a lot.
I think as you begin to travel more you'll find your comfort level and the decision as where to stay will be apparent.
