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Post by beach55 on Mar 13, 2013 19:55:32 GMT -5
My wife and I will soon be getting our TT and I have wonder about what other do if they have to stop for the night before getting to there RV park. Do you stop and get a room, stop at say Walmart or a Truck stop. The reason I ask this is I don't like to drive much after dark anymore and it might take more time to get to our destination than one day.
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Post by honeymooners on Mar 13, 2013 20:19:38 GMT -5
I usually will pull into a Wal-Mart or Truck Stop, Either one. You can also pull on the shoulder of the on ramp to the highway. I stop and hour or so before and fire up my generator which is mounted on a cargo rack off the back of my TT bumper, plug the RV in and tunr on the heat or AC. When I am ready to pull over the TT is perfect to fall asleep in. Happy Camping!
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Post by greenflyingdragon on Mar 23, 2013 19:29:10 GMT -5
When our objective is just to get from point A to point B in minimal time, we often utilize truck stops, especially those that welcome RV business, such as Flying J. They are easy off/easy on locations, open 24/7, with RV lanes that allow you to purchase fuel & propane, dump tanks and add potable water all in one stop. If it's cold and your systems are still winterized, they offer clean shower/restrooms. Restaraunts are always open with decent food at a fair price, phones at the tables and free Wi-Fi access. Running your genset isn't a problem, there is plenty of room to maneuver, and security is good. I've had good luck with Wal-Marts too, but do check with the manager to verify that an overnight is OK at a particular location - not all communities allow overnights. If you have the time, consider supporting local campgrounds along your route. If it fits in with your timing and budget, it's always good to support our small business owners.
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Post by rvman3252 on Mar 26, 2013 18:28:12 GMT -5
We travel a few times per year to Florida to visit our Daughter, Son-in-law and 4 Grandchildren. Usually once during the winter for a month or so. We leave and drive until tired and pull into a Truck-stop, Roadside Rest or Walmart or similar to rest for the evening. We can run the furnace, hot water heater and of course the refrigerator. We then get up early and get back on the road.
We also stop in route and eat our lunches and suppers in the 5th Wheel. We never put out our slides or jacks. Seldom do we use our portable generator, and get along just fine on batteries and propane. We use the water and bathroom along the way also. To me, it's a great way to travel... Good luck & enjoy your trip.
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mikeb
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Post by mikeb on Apr 12, 2013 7:41:15 GMT -5
Walmart has a list of NO-PARK stores on their web site for free download. Good thing to have.
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Post by accunlmtd on May 20, 2015 19:28:01 GMT -5
Costco is another place that will allow overnight, assuming it is ok in the local city ordinance. Always check with the manager. Be very polite, go to the end of the parking lot, don't put out your slides. Try to not look like you are camping. And please don't dump your trash in the stores trash cans.
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Post by Malinda on Jun 1, 2015 8:46:00 GMT -5
Cabela's is a safe stop also. They have a free dump station also.
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bluegrass
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2019 1500Durango 259rdd
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Post by bluegrass on Jun 1, 2015 18:57:21 GMT -5
We have never stayed enroute at anything except a campground but we usually want to stop mid to late afternoon. Just a note, I doubt you would but I believe you cannot disconnect your unit from the tow vehicle to do an errand, get something to eat, or whatever at the free sites.
We eat in our trailer all the time while on the road, nice break and homemade food...also, a whole lot easier than to find parking at a restaurant.
Happy camping
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