Walmart Camping During the Day?

[silverta16]

Well I thought I had camping sort of figured out. My camping generally consist of weekends after I get off work on Friday I drive some where and hit a Walmart parking lot late maybe around 11pm, then get up and explore whatever town I'm in the next day antiquing etc. I live off I-75 here in Kentucky and lately I've been noticing a lot of motorhomes "camping" during the middle of the day when I go to lunch. I guess I always figured there wouldn't be much RV traffic during the day. I guess I'm asking do you think is there groups who drive all night and sleep during the day? I've been seeing more RV's parked during the day than at night. And they have shades drawn like they are sleeping. Just wondering what you guys thought. Thanks in advance.

[michael.g]

I don't know about I-75, but I drive a lot at night along I-95 and very rarely see RVs on the road after 10 pm. My guess is the folks you see are trying to find a place to stay on the cheap. It's also possible they live out of the RV, work overnight shifts and sleep during the day.

-Michael

[Midnightmoon]

I prefer to drive at night if possible. Depending on our destination, we will leave late in the evening, drive most of the night, and then stop for a little rest/breakfast in the morning. I haven't camped a Wal-Mart during the day per say, but I have rested there for a few hours early morning before starting off again.

[etex211]

Piece of very wise RV advice that I won't forget: If you ever turn on your headlights, you're doing it wrong.

[vcbice]

Used to be that our local Walmart didn't really care much, as long as the folks didn't put out the awning and lawn chairs. One time noticed a MH that spent three days in the parking lot.

[TomAPR]

Here in Missoula along I-15 I don't think it matters what time of the day or year, you have RVs and campers parked along gas stations and grocery stores all the time. It's nice at a place like Walmart that usually has a ton of extra parking way in the back 40 so it really doesn't cause a big scene or problem.

I like your style though, easy way to quickly be able to wake up and see the town.

Tom - Always Preferred
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[FishAr]

Originally Posted by etex211

Piece of very wise RV advice that I won't forget: If you ever turn on your headlights, you're doing it wrong.

I completely agree.