Does anyone stay over nite in a rest stop.

[Russellvh]

I will stay at a Cracker Barrel or such but I leave the rest stops for semi’s.

 

[lostinfla]

Never, we only travel 250-300 miles a day, like to be in campground by 2:30pm, never in a rush, sleep in and have relaxing drive, no stress (retired, so no hurry)

Agreed, that is our MO. We do stop at the first rest area after leaving a campground just to get out and check the toad hookups, then in about another 100 miles if possible to walk the dog and check out the area.

 

[Trav_lr]

Only once! We normally have a plan as to where we'll stop for the night during travel days but this one time, our usual stopping spot was not available. No overnight parking signs had been posted! There was a rest stop a few miles down the road so there we went. The noise from trucks coming & going, engines idling and refers running; we did not sleep well. We've since found new spots and added to our list for no charge overnights.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

We have used Costco, Sam's Club, Wally World, Lowe's, Home Depot, churches, and rest areas. Some of the rest areas in Texas are designated safety rest areas with some having a specific location for rv's.

 

[House Husband]

We do just as Texas Clodhopper does.
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