Thanks, everyone. PLease rest assured - I would not think of dropping a trailer at WM, or a great number of other places. As for boondocking in the NE - well, never been there so I didn't know it was so difficult. This is just part of traveling and being able to see our beautiful country. It is taking a lot of research (and help from people like all of you). I WILL get this accomplished, and of course there will be a hitch lock on the trailer when we are gone no matter where we drop it. I really like a couple of these ideas and appreciate the time you took to respond to my question. Now I must get back to my research :-) Happy trails to you and yours . . . .