Oldgator73
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I never used a WM parking lot unless there were other RV’s there. So asking was moot.
You think the next shift would even know? I doubt they want to be bothered with such "courtesy".It's called Courtesy.
They do appreciate knowing who's hanging around their store.
That's something I was meaning to ask this forum. If they have any experience with camping in church parking lot. I know I pulled into a catholic church lot in Portsmouth, Iowa, and they had no problem at all with it. Of course, my Dad's family was raised there before the war, and just about everyone in the cemetery is related somehow. My Dad used to say that they had to go down the road 10 miles to the county seat at night if they wanted to date a girl. Otherwise it was a cousin.I prefer a church parking lot. Much quieter, Wednesday night is usually a pot luck dinner and the cops leave you alone. If the pastor stops by they usually offer water and electricity.
Why...were their cousins ugly?That's something I was meaning to ask this forum. If they have any experience with camping in church parking lot. I know I pulled into a catholic church lot in Portsmouth, Iowa, and they had no problem at all with it. Of course, my Dad's family was raised there before the war, and just about everyone in the cemetery is related somehow. My Dad used to say that they had to go down the road 10 miles to the county seat at night if they wanted to date a girl. Otherwise it was a cousin.
You’re right, it’s a big parking area and as long as you’re not causing any issues, it doesn’t turn into a campsite and it’s not designated N.O. P., they really would rather not be bothered.I always assumed they didn't want to be bothered knowing about RVers parking overnight. Even if you let them know, does anybody here think they will pass on the info to the next shift? I kinda doubt it. So IMO, there is no difference in letting them know or not.
-Don- Auburn, CA
Actually, yes.You think the next shift would even know? I doubt they want to be bothered with such "courtesy".
-Don- Auburn, CA
Who is likely to know there besides the one employee you tell?It's called Courtesy.
They do appreciate knowing who's hanging around their store.
In Wasco last night, I was the only RV in the entire parking lot.I never used a WM parking lot unless there were other RV’s there. So asking was moot.
Perhaps old junky RVs are questionable to them. Perhaps even Wal*Mart has the ten-year-old rule.The manager often makes a note of such things, and the cameras also can see the parking lot and what's out there.
Correction/update - I was at the Herkimer store the other day and they do indeed have a "no overnight parking" sign up. Utica is still wide-open for RVs, though.We have 3 Wal-Mart stores near us - one is near impossible to get into with an RV (the trucks have their own entrance) but the other two are very popular with RVs since they are both within a mile or so of the NYS Thruway (I-90). No shortage of overnighters in those two lots!
No one has a right to park on any businesses parking lot regardless of any industry sanctioned ( whatever that means) code of conduct.I Thought, this was worthy of a POST on our forum:
Overnight RV Parking Etiquette
Some of the most respected RV consumer clubs have joined together to support your right to park on private businesses’ parking lots overnight under the following code of conduct. The code pertains to establishments that permit “dry camping” on their lots. Dry camping means camping without the use of external hookups for electricity, water supply or waste disposal.
Industry-Sanctioned Code of Conduct
(RVers’ Good Neighbor Policy)
If your plans include touring the area, staying for more than one night, or necessitate conduct not within the code, please relocate to a local campground. It’s the right thing to do!
- Stay one night only!
- Obtain permission from a qualified individual.
- Obey posted regulations.
- No awnings, chairs, or barbecue grills outside your RV.
- Do not use hydraulic jacks on soft surfaces (including asphalt).
- Always leave an area cleaner than you found it.
- Purchase gas, food, or supplies as a form of thank you, when feasible.
- Be safe! Always be aware of your surroundings and leave if you feel unsafe.
Most of the complaints lodged regarding RV parking on business parking lots have to do with aesthetics and perceived abuse of the privilege. There are a variety of competing interests that were balanced to arrive at this industry-sanctioned code of conduct. As you can see, this Code of Conduct is nothing more than an RVers’ “Good Neighbor” policy.
Not following the code has serious consequences and is detrimental to the rights of all RVers. Already, some municipalities have passed ordinances to prohibit parking on private business property overnight.
This code of conduct is only provided as a reminder that RVers must be perceived as good neighbors, or there will be more pressure to institute state, county and local ordinances to prohibit parking on private business property.
"The above is a REPOSTING taken from the website WalMart Locator - HOME - Under Welcome message"
My two cents
"As a member of this forum and fellow RV'er, I have always felt anyone showing you kindness should be shown hospitality with respect in return."
I think we all have some family members who overstay their welcome. If I could be a fly on the office wall of all posted "NOP" signage as to why this happened. I'm sure many of us would be shocked and I'm not going to repeat stories I have no STATED FACTS to prove. Sadly, we do have some on four wheels, who have no self-respect for their state in life and I would like to think none were in an RV.
Here is a WalMart, Official Locator location for Overnight RV Parking.
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