![]() ![]() I put on some noise cancelling headphones and sleep fine. Yes, the trucks come and go and rumble, but I don’t mind. I’ve had great experiences staying overnight in my RV at truck stops. Don’t assume it’s okay to park if your unsure ask inside.Don’t park in a long space meant for big-rigs again, even if the lot is half empty, these are meant for big trucks only, and you may take a spot a tired trucker needs to pull into.Don’t dump your trash or tanks, or grill, or put down jacks, or be noisy.There’s a good chance a truck might take your slide out if it’s extended! Your slide takes up space and calls attention to you. Again, sometimes parking at truck stops is at a premium. Otherwise, you might be taking a spot a trucker needs to have and that causes problems. If you see a the parking lot is crowded, move-on. Don’t take a truckers spot! New laws require that truck drivers rest a certain number of hours, and unlike us, their only option is truck stops or rest stops.” width=”300″ height=”300″> This is how cramped some truck stops can be! Photo by Nigel Tadyanehondo on Unsplash Do ask inside the store if you’re not sure parking overnight is okay.Do back-in, so if you need to leave you can pull right out.Do tuck into a back-corner of the lot in a spot not meant for trucks, if a dedicated RV spot is not offered.(Want to make sure your planned stop has RV-dedicated parking spaces? Then, use Allstays they list the number of RV spots available! Take time to check the most recent reviews if you see others have had problems, avoid that stop. Do have several travel apps handy like Allstays, RVParky or.Get a good night sleep, then hit the road fully loaded and gassed up with a fresh cup of java! Another benefit of staying at a truck stop is that many offer propane, dump stations, potable water and even laundry and showers. ![]() ” width=”300″ height=”225″> I found a tiny spot at the end and left all the long, semi spaces for the truckers! These Truck stops allow overnight parking. Many welcome RVers, but be sure to park in an RV Space.
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