"Can we please use your bathroom?"

[GypsyR]

I figured no's would outnumber the yesses, but not quite by so much. Interesting.

 

[MNC]

I guess for us it would depend on circumstances

 

[Old Islander]

I think you have two issues. First of course is with strangers in your home, even if only for a few minutes. That is a solid fear and defensive response. Also, in those traffic situations, once you start, how many before it stops. Sorry, no! is valid.
Next problem is having the rig be used for moving and storage. Had those situations be it family, holiday gifts, whatever having the rig filled except for the needed seats. Even as I now travel solo, except for some clothes on the bed and laptop bag on the couch everything is put in a cabinet, closet, or basement. I pull into the rest area and the rig is mine, everything readily available and clear for me to do whatever I want. No way would my rest room be blocked as often that is a major justification to own the rig.

Yes, I absolutely get that.

This was an unusual trip in a previous truck/camper unit, travelling home from a remote high-country site where we'd been for 10ish days and were chased out by snow. Our cargo included a wall tent, airtight wood burner, big tarps, tables, etc etc etc. This was a 'guy's trip -- three in the wall tent and two in my camper. (They were somewhere nearby in a truck, also with a ton of gear.)

Nowadays it's just my wife and I in a 24' motorhome -- which would make it easy to let strangers in to use the bathroom. But we wouldn't, for all the reasons listed in this thread. The idea of a line-up outside our coach door is nightmare-inducing.

 

[Neemer]

Never say never.

 

[redbaron]

I’d happily pass out every bit of food and drink we could spare. Otherwise I’d make an example and go use a tree, sign post or other appropriate water release place. I would also add toilet paper and extra doggie bags to our outdoor supply table that I setup for free grabbing.

 

[Raydawg]

NO........ if I want catch crabs, I go put a trap in the ocean

 

[Baker9713]

That would be an absolute no for us.

 

[HighwayNomad]

I just read about a similar situation on the Sea to sky highway (from Vancouver BC to Whistler BC). Drivers were trapped with no where to go for 12 hours because of a fatal motorcycle crash. Normally a 1.5 hour drive. Folks did not pack extra water, food, blankets etc. No way I would have let the first person in because the line would never end. My reply would have been that we did not have any on board water.

Secondly, How can police and emergency responders justify closing a busy highway for 12 hours??

Fatal crash on notorious B.C. highway traps travellers for hours, prompting calls for change

Thousands of travellers were stranded overnight on one of British Columbia’s most notorious highways Sunday, prompting demands for safety improvements and an evacuation strategy.

www.ctvnews.ca

I just went though hwy 3 and couldn't believe there was no cell signal. What happens when there is an emergency? Avalanche? Wait for someone to snowshoe into town? Its not like you guys aren't paying enough taxes out there.

 

[Neal]

I just went though hwy 3 and couldn't believe there was no cell signal. What happens when there is an emergency? Avalanche? Wait for someone to snowshoe into town? Its not like you guys aren't paying enough taxes out there.

Starlink (or Garmin inReach)

 

[Russellvh]

As I read these post I keep getting pictures of villagers, with wooden pitch forks, storming an RV on a highway.

And

I travel in an RV, partially, so I never have to use a toilet used by a stranger. Thus, I vote NO.

 

[sanda]

I just went though hwy 3 and couldn't believe there was no cell signal. What happens when there is an emergency? Avalanche? Wait for someone to snowshoe into town? Its not like you guys aren't paying enough taxes out there.

If you only travel where there is cell service your RV adventures will be really limited.

 

[HighwayNomad]

If you only travel where there is cell service your RV adventures will be really limited.

That has nothing to do with what I said. Major highway, through the snowy mountains, no way to call for help. If you roll your car (I counted 3 on another highway) the next guy that drives up can't even do anything either.