Overnight Parking outside of WalMart and RV Parks

Mirenda83 wrote:


As for leaving my dog cooped up... yes, actually. I do plan on leaving him in my RV while working and taking him for long walks/jogs before/after work. I suppose you feel that makes me a bad parent?

I for one don't think it makes you a "bad parent", but you should be aware that it's against the rules in many RV parks to leave a dog unattended in the rig while you're away. This tends to be more frequently encountered in recreational-type parks than in long term ones.

No criticism intended-, since you're new to the game I thought you might appreciate a heads up on this topic from one dog owner to another.

Good luck!

As I said, I ask questions to be informed and get ideas... Ive yet to even receive my TT.
I do realixe the best option is to connect at an RV park, im only requesting ideas for if and/or when money may become an issue.

Im somewhat of a penny pincher, but not so much that id put my pet in any danger. Options. Ideas. Its all Im seeking.

As for leaving my dog cooped up... yes, actually. I do plan on leaving him in my RV while working and taking him for long walks/jogs before/after work. I suppose you feel that makes me a bad parent?

No Wally World for me, my RV means to much to me, and it is. A bit more safer in a camp ground. Yep I agree. Happy-camping

I think it unrealistic to contemplate fulltiming by moving the trailer around from place to place hoping to park for free, especially since you're tied to a job location. Please don't take this step unless you have a tenable long term plan for more regular places to park the trailer.

Per occasional overnighting in "non-campgrounds":

I rarely pay to overnight when I'm on the road, but when staying in "undesignated short term campgrounds" like rest stops/Walmart/private lots/roadside I abide by two rules:

1) ALWAYS know the local rules: that means ask permission on private property and check local regs governing public property.
and
2) NEVER unhitch the trailer. I think it prudent to be prepared at all such times to move at a moment's notice if necessary.

If you're still working a full-time job I would advise you to definitely get a seasonal site in a RV park. I also question why you would leave your dog cooped up all day long in a small RV on a parking lot. Dogs thrive on companionship and exercise. This isn't fair to your dog. If bored, they will be barkers. As you stated, your dog will need air conditioning at some point. If you park at public places you only do so for an overnight and then you leave. You don't make it your own private campground. You will definitely get cited if doing that.

If I was a thief and had a trailer hitch on my truck, I'd consider it a break if I ran across a TT sitting in a parking lot all by itself with no tow vehicle around. I'd probably already have a pair of bolt cutters with me for the pad lock, if you used one. They're handy in my business. It would be "Gone in 60 seconds", and parked where I could take my time striping it of anything I could sell. If there were other TTs parked there and other tow vehicles, I wouldn't stop, but then, you really wouldn't be able to control that.
I'll grant that the odds against it are on your side, but thieves are always looking for an opportunity to avoid working.

vic46 wrote:
So, your are going to leave the dog cooped up in the RV! That doesn't sound that good to me!

Not much of a life for the dog.

So, your are going to leave the dog cooped up in the RV! That doesn't sound that good to me!

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

You can park and disconnect any place that gives you permission to overnight.

This is not 100% true. Some places will consider it an abandoned vehicle or signs of a long term stay, then have it towed.

Hi,

You can park and disconnect any place that gives you permission to overnight.