Hodag1 wrote:
"Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission." is a comment from irresponsible people who make it bad for responsible people. Long before I had a TC, I back packed and was never turned down when I asked to camp at a church.
I don't ask. Asking puts the responsibility on the person you're asking and they will then say no. I say something like, "I really need to get some sleep. I'm going to park here for the night and I'll be gone early. Do you think anyone will bother me?"
It gives them the opportunity to wave you off if it's a problem and doesn't place unwanted responsibility on them if they say "no one will bother you."