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Originally Posted by Travelin' Texans
I saw a Utube video of a family filming their "camping" spot at Walmart, awnings out, grill/chairs setup, SORRY IMHO that's abusing the privilege. If you "overnight" you stop late & leave early, if "camping" you arrive early see the local sights & leave whenever & again IMHO you shouldn't be doing that at Wal-Mart/Cracker Barrel or anywhere that wasn't designed for that purpose. We've never stayed at WM/CB, rest area, no where we didn't pay something.
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I agree that is abusing it... I have never extended awning, slides, or used grill in a Walmart parking lot... If I use the genny at all - it is to briefly power the microwave to heat up something we bought there for dinner... Have always called ahead to ask permission - and once arrived met and thanked the store manager for the privilege.
Don't think my stays have ever exceeded 8 hours... If we got there early - we left early... Just time to refuel (eat) and recharge (sleep) and go.
I have used rest areas on occasion - some states have separate provisions for RVs (OH along I-80 and GA along I-75 come to mind from recent travels)
If we have the time to stop and see areas along the way - then that is always at a 'normal' campground... Not being retired, travel time is often limited - and being able to drive a few extra hours and just have a simple pull in and park for some sleep gives more time at our destination... or gets me back to work without taking time off for the trip.
If I had more 'unlimited time' - I wouldn't do MI to FL trips in 2 days...
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