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Re: Overnighting at WalMartSylviaI have stayed at Walmarts. I choose the Supercenters because most are open 24 hours with security and cameras. You can find Walmarts by going to the Walmart Locations website. Also go to the Overnighting at Walmarts website. Both great sites. Not all Walmarts are listed at the Walmart Locations website. For example, in Washington. the Marysville Walmart Supercenter is not listed. Its right on I-5 and is open 24 hours with security and cameras. I've seen RV's parked there for a week. Marysville is about 50+ miles from the Canadian border. So if you'd planned to visit Canada, you can leave your RV in the Walmart lot. This Walmart is next to the Tualip Casino which allows you to park for 7 days at no charge in their lot. Big beautiful Casino, great food and buffet. RV lot is very secure but no hook ups. Great Premier Shopping Mall next door. Also the Casino has great outdoor concerts during the summer - big name entertainers. Also about 15 miles N on I-5 is another Casino which allows free parking.You can stay in WA rest areas up to 8 hours. Another great I-5 stop is Seven Feathers Casino in Canyonville, OR. Its beautiful but a litle pricy. They are listed as #3 on the Best RV Luxary RV stopovers. This place is beautiful and the people were wonderful. The worst place I stayed was in Panama City, FL. Pricy, dirty, half the sites don't work, its says 300 feet to beach. More like 1000 feet after orossing a 4 lane busy road with no light or crosswalk and very rude people. By pass this RV Resort. Before heading out, plan your trip far in advance and send for states travel guides. They are very helpful. And always check the Weather Channel for weather. Get a Casino Camping Book altho its not really updated. They are inexpensive places to stay and usually have good food. You don't have to gamble. Another great place is Bella Terra in Foley, AL. Rated 10/10/10 by Woodalls but only for Class A motorhomes. Pricy but well worth it. Another tip - GET A SURGE PROTECTOR. Most important item you can buy for your investment. Can't tell you how many of these RV parks have power surges. The best and the ugliest RV park all have power surges. Protect your investment such as all your appliances and TV. WEKK WORTH THE INVESTMENT. Stay in those Walmarts and spent some $ while there. HAPPY CAMPING
Re: Overnighting at WalMartTI am seeking a safe and sane and RV knowlegeable person to travel with from LA to Seattle sometime around Feb 2011. I smoke and may have two cats w/me. I am afraid to travel that far alone. I am 51, single, and have a 1985 Lazy Daze. Prefer a strong male that can lift what I can't.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartTI am seeking a safe and sane and RV knowlegeable person to travel with from LA to Seattle sometime around Feb 2011. I smoke and may have two cats w/me. I am afraid to travel that far alone. I am 51, single, and have a 1985 Lazy Daze. Prefer a strong male that can lift what I can't.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartChipSanta Ana, CA Walmart March 2010. I overnighted at a Walmart for the first time last night. Arrived around 8pm, introduced myself to the security guard and he advised me where to park. I bought a few things and settled in for the night. He ended up doing a drive by about every 15 minutes or so, and I felt pretty safe. At 6am I hear knocking at my front door. A new security guard is yelling at me telling me I have to leave; that the other security guard made a "big mistake" by letting me stay. He's very upset with me, waving his flashlight in the air, etc. Well, I left... don't want the bad karma. Next time I will approach an actual manager inside the store.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartratpastrywhile it might be a national policy on walmart's behalf to allow overnighters,the Dallas area forbids them to 'overnight' in the parking lots.The Dallas area is a high crime area and loitering anywhere after a certain time is frowned upon.hanging in parking lots at 2am would be considered loitering,whether you're in an RV or ford mustang.if you ain't inside shopping or waiting for somebody that's inside shopping you're just hanging out.dallas also has a curfew.nobody under 17 out roaming around between the hours of 11pm and 6am ..the police see any form of loitering as being suspicious after say 10:30 or 11pm
Re: Overnighting at WalMartDave LHi Is there a list or maps of Walmarts that allow over night RVing parking? If so where can one get such a map or listing? Regards Dave
Re: Overnighting at WalMartC GrahamI must admit I have not read ANY of the threads within this website. I liked to stay at Walmarts for the night during our trip ... we never put out our BBQ, mats, etc. only two chairs and two slides so we could use our RV living area and kitchen. The standing joke is we spend more in each Walmart than we could ever spend in a RV campground. We are very upset when we see folks who set up camp in a Walmart or other retail establishment with BBQs, mats and all other showings of a long stay (two nights or more) and have to sympathize with the RV campground owners. This practice (setting up camp) only hurts the overnight campers but also the RV campgrounds and no one gains in the end. All I can say thanks to those inconsiderate folks who only think of themselves and in the end they will pay too. Signed: A boondocker at heart but spends a lot of bucks at Walmart.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartLARRY HAHNHI IM STILL THE NATIONAL PRES OF WALMART BOUND. WE HAVE OVER 2000 MEMBERS AND HABE A BALL SLEEPING AT WALMARTGS THEY LOVE US BECAUSE WE SPEND MNEY WHILE WE SLEEP
Re: Overnighting at WalMartLarryWhen I lived in Quebec, I used to drive 50 minutes and work across the border at Plattsburgh,N.Y. We used to welcome the Quebecois to park overnight. Every RV that pulled in spent about 50 Bucks on snacks and beverages. Do the Math 40 RVs time 50 clams. The parking lots are big. Any manager that would not let them park would be losing his profit sharing out of his pocket. I used to have a lot of fun. If somkeone pulled in at ten or eleven, I would go to the and say " Vous etes trop tard," meaning that you are too late, everyone pulled in one or two hours ago. We would have a good laugh. If Walmart doesn't let these good people stay the night, they are morons.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartjameshey the other night I found a site that has almost every Wal-Mart listed on google maps and even lets us know if you can stay overnight. Its findfuelstops.com I know my family will be using it from now on. check it out its free.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartSharonI saw several entries asking if there is a WalMart on such and such road. If you buy a road atlas from WalMart or Sam's Club, in the back is a list of WalMarts in every state. It also lists Sams Clubs. It even tells which ones have gas or not. However, it doesnt indicate if they allow overnight stays. FYI
Re: Overnighting at WalMartFLOYD LOOMISLARRY HAHN: WERE YOU EVER IN THE NAVY ON A DESTROYER? YOUR NAME SOUNDS FAMILIAR. WE TRAVEL FROM WISC TO CORPUS CHRISTI EVERY YEAR IN NOV. & APR. WE HAVE USED WALMARTS, FLYING JS, & PETROS TRUCK STOPS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. I RECOMMEND ALL OF THEM.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartWalterHI, A couple of years ago we had just arrived at the Albuquerque store, and within minutes a friendly security guard in a pickup truck advised us where to park and that he would check on us every 2 hours during the night. For a bonus, one of the city's indoor pool, 50 cent entrance fee, was located just across the street.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartLARRY HAHN HI IM NATIONAL PRES OF WAL-MART BOUND TRAVEL CLUB. WE HAVE OVER 1750 HAPPY MEMBRS AND WALMART LOVES US TO OVERNIGNT AND NOT CAMP AT WALMART
Re: Overnighting at WalMartfarmhaulerFiberglass restorer from your local boat store will bring back the shine to your fiberglass trailer. Takes a little elbow grease, but the results are worth it. Follow up with Turtle Wax ICE. You will LOVE the results.
Re: Would you buy an RV made in China?EdSure why not? Everything else is made in china these days. If you object to this then don't shop at WalMart, Target, Home Depot, Lowes ... Made in China is a fact of globalization and american's insistence of lower and lower prices on everything.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartErikWe were told no by a couple Walmarts in a town south of Dallas, TX. I've heard there are entire counties (Sacramento, CA) that restrict it and threaten to revoke the business license of any Walmart in the county which approves RV parking. Just an FYI, if you get told "no" realize that it may not be the store's fault. The city or county could be threatening to close the store if they allow you to park there.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartBillWhile traveling, an occasional overnight stop at a Wal-mart has cost $100. But, we all need to buy stuff. It's always a quick "in and out" Very helpful
Re: Overnighting at WalMartLYLAHDOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY WALMARTS WITH FREE RV PARKING ON I-40 & I-25 GOING EAST & NORTH THROUGH NEW MEXICO? ALBUQUERQUE IS ABOUT THE LARGEST CITY ON A TRIP WE'RE PLANNING
Male looking for travel partnerBob I am a single 54 year old guy who would love to find a female partner to travel with. Shared cost and with hope of long term relationship. I would like to travel across the USA and Canada. No time limit. Retired. Please send picture to me and that will get you mine. Must be of a happy sprit. Not interested in a partner that does drugs,smokes, or is a heavy drinker. I have the motor home already. I also have Shitzu pet. Love to hear from you. mebob@telus.net
No Walmart overnighting - Orlando, FloridaBigSexyMammaWow! Well, I happen to be a full time RVer and I live and work in Orlando, Florida and the two Walmarts we have here one on Kirkman Rd and one on Sandlake Rd absolutely DO NOT allow any overnight RV stays. It is clearly posted NO OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR RVs. Since I read about how walmart "loves RVer's" I decided to try my luck and was promply told by security that I would be trespassed if I were not to move immediately and this was after I had just spent $100 in groceries and another $100 in gas at their lousy super store! As fas as I'm concerned, they SUCK!
Re: Overnighting at WalMartHezyI am producing a DVD on RVers who overnight a Wal-Mart stores. If you are in or will be near Roseville to Auburn, California area this month, June, please email me hezy@suddenlink.net. This DVD is coming soon to the RVbookstore.com.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartSteveis there a limit to how long you can stay at a wal-mart? I'm currently converting a bus into an RV and looking for a place to stay locally.
Need travel-mateHeleneApril 15, 2009 - Reply to valid email address tentmakertrucker@gmail.com - I'm a tall, slim American who can live/work in Canada or USA since 1980. I have lived on the road & love it. No vehicle, need travel-mate who likes a quiet small dog. I stay away from casinos, do not smoke, and like ALL CHURCHES (almost). Prefer small, quiet routes, away from Walmart. Love used book stores, museums, simple cooking with lots of fruits/veggies. Mary Poppins type. Drive to East Coast and pick us up!
Re: Overnighting at WalMartChrisReally like staying at walmart but it's not free. we always spend a lot in the store.
Wal-Mart - always a great experiencecbjamesMy wife and I have been RVing for a little over a year. We have stayed at Wal-Marts all over Texas and New Mexico. Always been a great experience. We have even started taking pictures of each Wal-mart for our travel logs.
Re: Overnighting at WalMarttewgraywolvesCan anyone tell me what kind of wax should be used on the fiberglass sides of the coach. We were told there is nothing we can do to make the sides shine. We have tried different waxes and it still comes out cloudy.
Re: Supreme Court Justice "puts up in Wal-Mart parking lots"PajaroGREAT! And just one more reason to spend my nickle at Walmart.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartjohn Unfortunately HOAs are a necessity nowadays if you want to protect your home investment at all It's a proven fact----HOAs do NOT protect your property values. I live in a HOA development Same houses built by the same developer in the next development but without a HOA are selling for 30% more.
Re: The first hybrid-electric Class A motorhome chassisLori RVI am thrilled that the RV industry is getting with the need to economize, allowing those of us who want to live on the road the opportunity to do so without being tied to high fuel prices and guilt over the destruction of the planet.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartLARRYHI MY NAME IS LARRY HAHN IM PRES. OF A CLUB CALLED WAL-MART BOUND. I HAVE OVER 1700 MEMBERS. WALMART LOVES US THEY SAY WE SPEND OVER 100 BUCKS A NIGHT AT A SUPER WALMART. WALMART IS WONDERFUL TO US.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartSteveJust wondering if anyone knows if there are any WalMarts on I-95 in NC or SC for overnight parking? I will be going down in March from NJ to FL Thanks
Re: Overnighting at WalMartLewHi, Is there a website or book out that tell you what Walmarts you can stay at and those you cannot? Thanks
Re: Overnighting at WalMartJulie PI've been RVing for more than 20 years and never had a problem. We've stayed at walmarts, truckstops, casinos and parking lots. 24 hour Walmarts are particularly safe with cameras and security people.
Overnighting at WalmartSafety firstI love staying overnight at Walmart. I think people who are critical are missing the point. We can buy everything we need and sleep in safety knowing that Walmart always has security cameras and security staff. When we arrive at our destination we stay at an RV park of course, but on our way to our destination you can't beat overnighting at Walmart.
Hybrid power for RVs - school bus exampleTiretrampStop hauling children within two miles of school and reduce bus cost another 50%. Plug into recharge, what a joke. What is wrong on inboard charging and solar? Gov and Power conpanies are screaming about over using electric. Where is the electric going to come from?
Route 550Mad JayhawkStaying at walmart? Just two words that strike fear into the heart of any Class A driver - ROUTE 550. (Or maybe that is 4 words.) Big time scary.
Never overnighted at WalMartjagcoI have never overnighted at WalMart, as we are presently only weekend campers, but see people doing it all the time and we will certainly be doing it when we go full time. I spend loads of money at WalMart and don't see it as a problem for catching a few winks.
Re: Overnighting at WalMartSeajay CecilOvernighting at Wally World. Every time I park at Wal Mart we spend between 50 and 100 dollars. Anyone that thinks the parking is 'free' doesent know my wife. Yes we stay at Wal Mart some of the time. Our trips usually last from 2 to four months and there are times we are 'on the road' and just need a place to park for the night. We stop at Wal Mart. We are self contained and we do not leave a mess. We do not use our slides or our awnings. We usually pull into the back protion of the parking lot, I walk the dogs,(and pick up after them) and my wife goes shopping. I can not remember one time that she did not come back with a shopping cart full of 'bargins'. She usually spends at least 50 dollars and one trip resulted in a gold and diamond ring for seven hundred dollars. I say ''use it but dont abuse it'' Wal Mart is a good deal for them and us also...
OK to overnight - WalMart national policyWilliam JamesThe WalMart national policy is to allow RVers to overnight. Wal-Mart figures out how to use every inch of it's store to get the most sales and profit. This extends to the parking lot. The far end of the parking lot is seen as an under-used asset so encouraging RVers to park there makes good sales sense. I rang WalMart and they agreed that their national policy was to welcome RVers and any notices to stop RVers were only put up if local authorities demanded it.
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