Walmart....."NO......"

MrWizard wrote:

the police find way more 'drug houses' than they do 'drug RVs'

Yes they do..;)

TomG2 wrote:


Another twist on this subject is that our local store says that they do not own the parking lot and the "No Overnight Parking" signs are not store policy. But the signs are still there.

Good point, Nothing Walmart or any other large retailer likes better than the long term lease on a location. When it comes down to it theyre not in the real estate or development business and will avoid it if at all possible. If the store is an anchor tenant in a shopping center, the responsibility for the parking areas as far as liability, rules, maintenance, etc, typically falls on the developer/owner/property mgmt entity.

We have all see it; Slides out, lawn chairs, awnings, generators running, even grills. Wonder if Walmart had that in mind when they paved their parking lots?

Another twist on this subject is that our local store says that they do not own the parking lot and the "No Overnight Parking" signs are not store policy. But the signs are still there.

2gypsies wrote:
OP: Why don't you ask the store manager why the change. His answer would be interesting.

Didn't have to ask !!

For the posters from Oregon:
Several years ago (summertime) campgrounds along the Columbia River
were full up. Getting late, figure we would overnight at the Wally in
the Dalls, OR.

Pulled in about 8:30 PM. Was on my way in to the store, as a mgr and an employee came out to meet me (5th wheel). The mgr politely explained why parking was not allowed - people in tents, even sleeping on the ground, etc., staying for week/s at a time.
They suggested a location truckers used a few miles down the road, which worked out fine.

California.
The Pismo Beach Wally has not allowed overnighters for years. First discovered that (long ago) - actually went in and asked an employee.
He said it was OK. When the store closed, security came around and said we (there were a couple of others) had to move.
He suggested a business complex and/or a *K-Mart* lot about 1/2 mile away. K-Mart was fine.

In my area, I know of at least 3 Wallys that have had "No Overnight Parking" signs posted since they were built - 5-10 years ago.
Some will have RV's parked during the daytime, who move on once the store closes.

So - this is nothing new!

:W

mobile meth lab ?

i'm sure there was at least one 'idiot' that did that

but most 'criminal cookers' know to keep the smell away from the public

the police find way more 'drug houses' than they do 'drug RVs'

OP: Why don't you ask the store manager why the change. His answer would be interesting.

I know that Ocala Fl. Wal Mart halted overnight parking for RV's, the reason is,
the city, in it's infinite knowledge made an ordnance to that effect. Seems the local RV parks had raised a ruckus about their businesses losing money.

SidecarFlip wrote:
Always Cracker Barrel or a local truck stop.

Was doing a satellite view of a few CB on our way down to Florida.

It seems their RV parking spaces are not very long...I'm assuming they allow you to park across multiple spots as long as it's after they close and you leave first thing in the morning?

My trailer is 34' and truck is 22', so 56' overall.

gbopp wrote:

downtheroad wrote:
Always have seen a bunch of rigs parked (camping) at our local Walmart.

Apparently, RVers wore out their welcome.

Mobile meth labs.

Downtheroad:
What city is your store in?