Where to park on 2 day travel from park to park

drsteve wrote:

magicbus wrote:
Hello, you’re all being conned by s once-and-done newbie poster with a ridiculous question bound to elicit lots of opinions.

Dave

How is this a ridiculous question? Give the guy a break.

Some truck stops have RV areas, so you aren't parked between a pair of idling big rigs. Casinos are always a good bet (heh). They all have restaurants, and the parking lot security is second to none.

x2! This type of response, to a newbie in the Beginning RV section, is likely why there are less and less people posting here. There's been a significant drop in activity, in the Beginning RV section, for the past few years. And responses like this one, don't help new members feel welcome.

Deb and Ed M wrote:
We've never been in a situation where there's no RV park when we need one for the night. I use an app called Allstays (cost $10) that will show every option you can imagine. I would much rather pay for a night of peace and quiet, than stay at a truck stop/Flying J, etc. And often, you can find a park with limited hookups (like electric only) for a cheaper price - or even just parking in an overflow area with no hookups.

Did anybody notice that JWVDKIV never answered my request for more specific and somewhat essential information. I would have to bet he is a troll and was only looking to confirm what he thinks.

But,
Deb and Ed M,
I am glad for you and I would like to know your secret. We are travelers, we go places to see and do things, so camping is just an side activity that we put up with. We have often been stuck for a good ONP spot. When we used to buy campgrounds, we often had to shut down the travel day a couple of hours (100miles+/-) to be lined up for a crampground. No Longer An Issue. With a self contained and non-monster coach, we are happy any place that is sort of level and half-way quiet. Walmart has fallen out of favor but there are lots of others. Truckstops and interstate rest areas aren't even on the list these days.

Matt

We've never been in a situation where there's no RV park when we need one for the night. I use an app called Allstays (cost $10) that will show every option you can imagine. I would much rather pay for a night of peace and quiet, than stay at a truck stop/Flying J, etc. And often, you can find a park with limited hookups (like electric only) for a cheaper price - or even just parking in an overflow area with no hookups.

magicbus wrote:
Hello, you’re all being conned by s once-and-done newbie poster with a ridiculous question bound to elicit lots of opinions.

Dave

How is this a ridiculous question? Give the guy a break.

Some truck stops have RV areas, so you aren't parked between a pair of idling big rigs. Casinos are always a good bet (heh). They all have restaurants, and the parking lot security is second to none.

mobeewan wrote:

Sam Spade wrote:

Truckers do NOT like you taking one of "their" spots are rest areas.
Places like WalMart allow overnight parking in some places.....but not all.

So when are truckers the only one allowed to stop at a rest stop?

I did NOT say that, now did I ??
We are talking about staying overnight, not just stopping.

And while I don't totally agree with it, I can understand their point. Driving is their JOB. Laws require them to stop every XX hours and places to do that are not abundant. In some states, even the "rest areas" only have a few spots.

If regulations don't prohibit it, go ahead and park overnight in a "truck" spot at a rest area. But expect that you might not get much rest.

magicbus wrote:
Hello, you’re all being conned by s once-and-done newbie poster with a ridiculous question bound to elicit lots of opinions.

Dave

Give a little more time, only been 1 day.

Do truckers own the rest areas? I pay taxes too.

Sam Spade wrote:

Truckers do NOT like you taking one of "their" spots are rest areas.
Places like WalMart allow overnight parking in some places.....but not all.

Are rest areas really only for truckers or do they just think they are only for truckers?

I stop where ever it’s safe to stop. About all they can ask you to do is move, it’s usually posted if your not supposed to be there. If we are making tracks we don’t pay for a campground, we like rest areas, in the summer we run the generator for ac. Right along with the big rigs

DownTheAvenue wrote:

jwvdkiv wrote:
Hello, driving a distance of more than one day from one park to the next. Where do I stop with my 30' travel trailer and truck for the night?

How about another RV park? They rent sites for the night, too!

Exactly I crossed the US & back night by night and never had a problem.