zigzagrv wrote:
I wanna tell you, I've overnighted at MANY Walmarts all over the country on my 2, 3, 4 day trips to wherever I'm going and have never seen any of the abuse reported on this forum. Could be because I pull in late and leave early that I miss the 'campers' and bums who hang out there. Just like the 'People of Walmart' web page, I've not seen any of those weirdos in the ones I patronize. Some strange sights, yes, but nothing to the level of that site. Maybe I just pick the high class WM's to stay at. ;)
OK - read all the posts - but came back to this one (first) as there is mis-information (about Wally-Parking).
OP you should be able to figure out the answer to the topic you posted - without any help.
#1 - However-
It *IS* Walmart's "problem" - the RV(s) are on THEIR private property.
It can be "handled" by the property owner (Walmart) and/or local ordinance - or both.
If it's an 'eyesore' in/to the community (or you) - voice your complaint at/to your local governing body. RATHER THAN HERE!!..:S..:S
Do you need folks on an internet forum to do that for you?..:h
#2 - Like "zig" - I have *overnighted* at Wally if/and when I couldn't find alternate last moment accommodations. For me that means *ONE* night.
Besides several local WalMarts which ban over night parking (with posted signs), I have found two WalMarts which do the same w/o being posted.
The Dalls, Oregon.
Couldn't find a campground (all full) along the Columbia River. Figured it's time for Plan W.
Pull into the pk lot about 9:30 PM, and was heading in to the store to see if it was OK. No need, a mgr and an employee were at my rig shortly after my feet hit the ground.
Very polite, explained prior to prohibiting "camping" in the lot, they had folks pitching tents, sleeping on the ground, and long-term "residents".
They even suggested a location a few miles down the highway that truckers use - worked out well.
Pismo Beach, CA.
Pulled in to lot - a couple of other rigs already there. Went into store, asked an employee - who said, "No problem".
At closing time, security came around and said it was prohibited -
politely suggested an alternate (K-Mart or a business center) about a
half mile away. Worked out fine.
The "homless" RVers in parts of SoCA have long been abusers - not only in business parking lots - but on residential streets..:(
Abuse = trash, drugs, etc. - including gray *AND* black tank "dumps" in/on the street.
Well documented photos, etc. Resulted in ordinances - some of which are/were challenged in court.
To some... "Live Free" - also means - "Dump Free"..:R
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