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EnjoyTheJourney.Life This came up in another thread. Do you ever stay overnight at rest areas?
I’ll just post this here for those who are interested in knowing the limitations of rest ares by state.
www.interstaterestareas.com/overnight-parking-rules/
D.
It's wrong to profit from this information that travelers and the poor on social security that live full time in RV. As is we are being forced out of our rv's here in Florida unless you pay for storage or resort. We can't afford that when we live on $750/month. Please stop ruining it for the true nomads, and the poor.
EnjoyTheJourney.Life m
How are they regarding vans, as you have a lot of people - including myself - who have vans as their "camper home", so to speak.
Denise Mayosky we had a station wagon park next to us at a cracker barrel. They were sleeping in the rear of their wagon. To us this is just the same as us!
My son is a truck driver and says buy $15 per month membership at planet fitness. You get to use their showers and they will never boot a member.from the parking lot
Never heard of them or seen one.
Planet fitness is awesome! They also have water massaging!
Can you park at planet Fitness?
@@theKaufmanTapes yes
@@66bigbuds They are everywhere in the South , they are in little bitty towns too.
YOU should not put your slide outs out when sleeping at Walmart or Cracker Barrel type of places. I am told that Cracker Barrel is going to stop us from stopping if people keep puitting their slides out.
You should not put out slides that you don't need to... There are many RVs which you need to put a slide out, at least partially, in order to get into the bedroom and/or the fridge. I'm sure Cracker Barrel understands this but when there are so many people putting more slides out than they need to it ruins it for everybody.
We can't get to our bed without pulling the slide out. Our kitchen counter is in the way and the only way in or out would be to crawl over the counter.
He only partially opened the slide on the road side. Maybe 12 inches. The other side was not in a lane or trafficed area, and was also not visible from the store. The store is worried about space blocking and collision liability, so the way he was parked would not be an issue. I thought it was very considerate, and showed that he understood that he should keep slides at a minimum. The blind side against the remote grassy area, was just icing on the cake, and you cannot depend on that. Databyter
@Walter KK Is it yours? Do you?
@Walter KK Brother, you sure aren't.
Hey....that's not an RV (small vehicle in RV space)....proceeds to park across 8-10 car spaces with his RV Lol just kidding, great vid 🤗
they cancel each other out lol
@@jefffritts68 ft the
He said:
That'll learn 'em!
Hahahaha haha
This guy is a doofus.
@@danieloleary4560 AGREE. They harassed me in Instagram with constant spam.
Our taxes pay for all of the roads in the US. We should be allowed to stay overnight in rest areas. We paid for them! Another point is highway safety. If you are driving and need sleep wouldn’t it be safer for everyone else if we pulled into a “rest area” and, oh I don’t know, RESTED?
There are some rest areas that allow for overnight stays especially along I-10 and I-40. I've done it with no problem a few times.
Triatic Nomadics Ya. There is,of course, a website for finding out where it is legal. It’s damned few states though.
Totally get it, we are about to learn, but I have noticed that when I have stopped at Rest Areas, they would say no overnight parking??!!! 🤨
Donald Bailey Yes we should be able to stay in all rest areas. We no longer own our own country. The fear of the homeless has forced unwise decisions by regulators
The great state of Texas allows overnight parking at ALL rest areas.
You still need to ask every time you stop and want to stay over nite. Only the right thing to do. Plus no jacks or slides. And please purchase something.
I have been doing this boon docking camper van life for almost 15 years from what I have seen from my many years of traveling across this great country is Wal Mart Crackle Barrel and many other places that would let u stay the night maybe a few nights yes was always very nice people to stop in and ask hey I would like to stay the night in your parking lot never no problem but from what I have seen over the years is UA-cam and every one doing the van thing camper thing...... and abusing the privilege to stay there from staying one night to several weeks I have seen people dumping there grey and blk tanks in the parking lots this is a great life for me I love it and enjoy it very much and many other people do also remember this is a privilege not a right respect where your are staying so others can enjoy it too..........
People abusing the privilege thinking they are entitled to do whatever they want have and are ruining it for all of us. That includes people who feel the need to have HUGE RVs that have more sq ft than the apartment I lived in for 21 years. They take up so much space it's ridiculous.
Yes. A privilege, not a right. It seems people today feel entitled and they are causing the privilege to be taken away. Those seem to be the ones than complaining that their "rights" have been taken away. Same with public land being closed down. The amount of trash I see camping on public land disgusts me!
My wife and I stayed at a Cabela's in Rapid City , SD on Sunday March 31st. They were very friendly , and they even pointed out the most level spots in the parking lot. And if you have a Cabela's credit card they will let you dump your tanks and fill your fresh water for free.
It was very quiet sleeping at Cabela's and we really enjoyed our stay there. We even did a little shopping while we were there. I needed new boots and Jo-Ann needed a new pocketbook , plus we got a couple small items we needed for the RV there.
We love staying in Cabela's!
best place ever! our dogs enjoy shopping and getting a little something along with mom and dad🤣 we always find things we need or must have...best hoodies for camping too.
The person that parked in designated rv spot saw you take 4 to 5 regular parking spots....
I agree..how hypocritical that was. Lol!
I was thinking the same thing. lol
the difference is that there are like 50 regular spots and not too many RV or bus slots. Also he is way in the back away from the store, so it is unlikely that those spots are needed. But most of all those are MARKED spots, the regular parking spots are not. Marked spots means the management wants a specified vehicle there. The other spots to not say cars only. Databyter
There aren't always enough spaces for large vehicles. The Walmart in Ormond Beach FL has designated tractor-trailer spaces, which were usually full and often had diesel engines running continuously, which is not healthy to breathe, besides the noise. I left those spaces for the tractor-trailers and used 4 spaces to park.
I was thinking how hypocritical too. And also someone may be living in that 'car' which makes it an rv. Right. Or they were just peeved at the rvs/trucks who go into the car side of places and ruin it for car people. Or is it a distance to cb thing. Don't judge others to a higher standard than you judge yourself.
We always support those who support us.
Love the clean, friendly and welcoming feeling at Cracker Barrel.
Food is always good too. ❤️
We buy our groceries & supplies at Wal-Mart and meet with managers
to confirm it’s okay to park over night.
We’ve also parked at Costco, Lowe’s & Home Depot.
Once the word gets out...it won't last long
It's over,!
news flash, it's been out for years
Doesn’t seem like a big secret to me.
Thank you, I have lived out of an RV for the last 3 years in the DC/Maryland area and have only been knocked on 3 times , 2 of them were at a Walmart so you are correct. The main areas I stay are carpool parking lots called Park and ride in Maryland and any commercial building that is two stories or higher. This is private property so a cop will not kick you out unless he gets a phone call. Nobody calls because they don’t know if I’m on the first floor or the eighth floor doing business so I have never had a problem, EVER.. Also I have never gotten kicked out of a Home Depot ,Lowe’s , BJs , Costco or Sam’s Club. All these places have been safe for me. It’s always best to leave in the morning I never take a advantage of the situation . Also in Maryland you can stay 18 hours parked on the side of the road. The problem with that is the RV sways when cars go by so I use that only when necessary, at least you know you won’t get knocked on. Thank you ,thank you for your video best of luck
I would love to know more. I’m on the Eastern Shore & kind of scared to attempt. I’m not nomadic yet but soon. I’d love to be into my rig by the spring.
You are right on!!! Be courteous and appreciative of staying in their parking lot for free. Thank you for all the great videos you two put out!!
Some of the etiquette at Wal Mart is don't put your jacks down, don't throw trash, don't lay your black tank hose out on the parking lot and don't put out your slides.
Ewolk Smith I put jacks down,l slides out, sat tv up. No problem 13 years traveling back and forth from Tampa FL to British Columbia.
slides on some need to come out to access sleeping areas.
@@62saki91
That's why I went with a no-slide-out pickup truck camper. But then again I'm spry for a 54 year old and I'm single.
@@Vention1MGTOW yeah, not single here, and have additional bodies in tow so..
Everything this guy probably does
We stayed in one in Virginia off Route 81.Dinner,sleep, breakfast,on our way.Plus that good smell from their kitchen.
Parking across many spaces and pulling out slides is going to screw it up for
all. If you want to park in free over nite spaces, then get a smaller rig that fits and
doesn't push the limits of friendly hosts.
absolutely. Or drop your trailer in the RV spot then put your truck in a single car spot.
That is not an option for everyone and WE always arrive when they are closed for the evening. We have a 34 ft RV and tow. We park IN THE BACK, as far away from the front as possible, across the car spaces. We do not use slides, generator, or jacks. We order breakfast online for next morning pick up at 7:30 (earliest they allow since they open at 7). I pick up breakfast and THANK THEM for the opportunity to park here. We eat, walk our dogs and clean up after ourselves and our dogs. We are outta there by 8 am. Just because people are parked across spaces doesn't mean we are a-holes. We let them know who we are and where & why we parked the way we did and then THANK THEM for their hospitality and good food. We also leave a great review for them.
@@srbrunocell I would also add a generous Table Service tip to the carryout order.
Don't forget about casinos. they usually have overnight parking for semi's and campers! They casino down the street from us has truck drivers parked there all the time. They even have a special lot for them.
Only one casino in Atlantic City is listed in RVParky.com as allowing RV parking overnight. I checked with the casino and you're not allowed to sleep in the RV. WTF?
Casinos are great places for overnights! We love the well lit parking areas and the security patrols. Covid has changed this in some cities unfortunately.
@Anonymous Fitness it depends on the casino. Some have full hookups. But most we've stayed at are free. No hookups, but safe place to spend the night. Always call ahead for permission. Some casinos are too small to accommodate rv's.
"Keep The Privilege" "Be the Best Patrons you can" You are Absolutely Right!
Give it time. People will screw that up too.
Sadly, that's true. The few whom spoil it for the majority.
So true!
Probably not... they have been allowing rv parking for years already.
Walmart in Santa Maria sucks... the manager was an ahold... I won't be stopping or
shopping there any more...at least until this manager is gone...he may be gone already... lol
Them"ahold"are thicker than fleas in that area... lol
Thank you for posting this. Yes lot's highway noise at locations we have stopped at. However the alternative of staying at a crowded Walmart between two big rigs sometimes it's a great trade-off
Thanks again.
The information is always appreciated.
It isn't so much about the fact that there are less people there than at Walmart, as much as it is that there are less "Walmart People" there.
I've been watching a lot of real life crime shows like, "See No Evil", and the prevailing theme seems to be that the last time many of these people (victims) were seen alive was on a Walmart surveillance video. Something to consider.
Love the CB parking. I think it’s safe to say most RVers know about CB parking. And I’ve always felt safe staying there. Good info Tom!
I thought he was going to reveal something original...but hey, they're all discovered and known now...hospitals, apartment complexes, etc.
Great advice from some of the replies. Ok for car or van try overnight visitor parking. This can be hit and miss depending on apt. buildings policies or security. Next 24hr factories, I can blend in with my local Lear (seating) factory. Also retirement community pkng lots or visitor parking. I don't think we have Cracker Barrel in Canada but I have seen RVs still in Wal Mart. Also park in large strip malls with generic parking, so you don't really seem to be connected to one particular store. Doing this in Canada I'm somewhat apprehensive. Doing it in U.S I'm out and out scared.
Great to see this, I'll be sharing with my friend who has been using Walmart but increasingly facing challenges there.
IF... yes IF folks stopped abusing privileges... fewer would be going away. Popping out the slides... the bbq grill, the lawn chairs... IS abuse. I have NO respect for them.
Seen where jugs of URINE left on wal mart lots poop...trash FILTHY KID DIAPERS...NOTHING BUT AN ANIMAL WOULD DO THAT STINKING PIG!. IDIOTS SITTING OUT IN LAWN CHAIRS CAMP FIRES....IDIOTS!.
Nothing wrong with putting out your slides.
@@jimderksen1653 According to who? Slides indicate people are living in their RVs. Businesses don't want people living on their property.
LIVIN' THE RV DREAM WITH TIMETRAVELER2 according to me and my experiences. I stop often at a Walmart for a night. I usually position so that the slides go out over grass or a curb. This is never a problem with anyone else and many people do it. Its not a problem.
@@jimderksen1653 That makes sense, but how many people are as courteous as you??
Can be a good option but we in the community need to respect the resource by cleaning up after ourselves, not running generators, caring for the resources
AMEN ! ALSO The RV community need to help pass FAVORABLE overnight parking laws in their states.
@@misshelloareyouthere
Also, not prop open your slide outs in a Walmart parking lot. It looks tacky and like you are living there.
Okie Rider I agree! If you're getting free parking, don't put your slides out! That takes up extra space and it's just rude, IMHO!
@@Sig721Tau you do realize some RV/TT need the slide out to access sleeping areas right?
@@misshelloareyouthere Yes we need to pull together
Cracker Barrel is the best! We only stay at them now. So spacious and the breakfast in the morning is delightful :)
I have parked at Cracker Barrel’s RV spots. I like waking up to a welcome smile, cup of hot coffee and warm breakfast; it would hold me thru the day. I too am. It a big fan of the Walmart experience. Local traffic driving around in the middle of the night seems sketchy to me.
Yup... you just told the world! I would share with select groups. We have recently used it twice... good experience
I just started rv'ing so this info is very helpful. Another spot with free parking is Cabellas. Usually quiet and not crowded.
Scott Wahl cabellas and bass pro Great places
Cracker Barrel is a great place. ive been RV'ing for less than a year and they are awesome! get dinner/breakfast and stay the night. a win win situation
Did the Walmart thing. Noisey but handy for supplies. Never thought about 🍘 barrel. Like quiet somewhat secluded rest areas and boat ramps in northern Michigan. Clean restrooms and picnic tables. We have slept in places away from the city in our car on road trips and actually prefer it to a motel. Stay flexible and avoid the weekends and holidays. We like to go when the weather is comfortable without heating or AC. Can't beat waking up to a sunrise on the great lakes.
Another RV'er told me about this several months ago. I'm going to give it a try on my next trip. Thanks for the tip.
Good tip! I hope they dont decide to discontinue it. I guess everyone who uses needs to be respectful and it might last.
Thank you for sharing this vital information! I am a new subscriber.
I’m glad I have a 17’ TT with no slide outs. We enjoy your videos!
Thank you for this video. I’ll make sure that other RV owners get this information- from a fellow truck driver.
We are making a list of all the free spots to park like crackerbarrel, lowes, walmart before we get our promaster. Gonna be fun
Wow. So you call out the SUV that parks in the RV spot. Exactly how many regular spots did your RV take up as you park in your "spot", crossways over the regular spots?
😮😯🤔🤔
Very nice! Thank you for sharing that information!😊
Safe travels!
It’s the morning breakfast that is so good. Then your ready to get back on road. That’s why we always park at CB.
You mention a car taking an RV spot, but what about rv's parking in semi spots.. you dont like the sound or fumes of semis? But it's ok for you to enjoy everything you have because it was delivered...
They have been allowing overnight parking for a long time, but they "would" like you to "ask". They also would like (though not manditory) if you'd buy something from them.
Thanks for the info Maxx!
Thank you. Good information to know!
I used to work for cracker barrel. Just ate there last weekend. When I moved from NC to TN the rest areas were full. I thought cracker barrel had cameras why not. I call just before they closed and let them know I worked for the company and couldn't find a place to sleep, so I would be in their parking lot. The manager said what time they open in the morning and that he would see me for breakfast. Acourse, you get a discount when you work there. Ate breakfast and got some candy for my new clients and the rest of the trip.
Great food. Problem: We have only 4 in our state. Stayed at 1 so far.
Yes we have stayed there , was a good experience, loved walking in for breakfast, but careful the sprinklers, got lots of hard water all over RV.
The Wal-Mart I just came from, has security running everyone out of the parking lot. I was taking a quick nap during the day. The dude told me, they figure a customer leaving the store, HAS 20 MINUTES, or they consider it to be loitering after that. And he also informed me. THERE IS NO OVERNIGHT PARKING! It's right along the interstate, so I'm sure it's a never ending battle. The dude looked like he was about sick of his job.
Today you never know who's in that car or RV in the parking lot. Someone off the track with a 9mm could make him an ex-Wal-Mart guy.
@@lanalorenzen not just ."in today's world" there has been the predator in all walks of life throughout the centuries in the history of mankind.
We loved the Cracker Barrel "country or farmers type breakfast". when travelling thru the US.. specially when it was cold out there! Having one of these the day is yours you can travel and need no extra lunch...great!
your right i am starting to see walmarts now putting signs up saying no overnight parking/ camping now..wounder why? thanks for the new tips guys!
I’m new but why do people thing they can take up multiple parking spaces AND put out their slides?
I think they do not mean overnight...it is for drive thru customers. Parking over several places like you are. Would mean a knock on the door during busy hours.
It's not during busy hours.. you stay overnight, get breakfast to go then leave before the swarm comes.
@Stevie Blue Sounds like you have a grasp an assumptions and not so much on logic, Stevie.
Also: *you're
@Stevie Blue Dang. Butt hurt much? Assumptive too.
Can you show me where I have a problem with people resting at a Cracker Barrel?
You don't have to scrounge to make up reasons and taking things out of context in order to invent false accusations.
That's weak, but feel free to keep guessing even with such a poor track record.
Parking lots Never get full up to 100% capacity... so RVs are good for business!
Great video. We have parked at CB for a few years now when on the road and yes the food is great.
Yup. Slept there in a sailboat towed behind my truck. On the plus side it fit in the RV space -mostly.
They know your going to come in and eat. It's a win win.
Yes!
@@boatnikdog They have a menu called "Lighter Twist" for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mrs. Healthnut.
Yeah because eating home cooked meals there, featuring fresh fruit and veggies is so unhealthy for you... 🤣
Well the cat is out of the bag. Here comes the hordes sooner than later enjoy while it lasts.
Thanks Tom, I have never stayed at a CB yet.....need to check it out while traveling this year.
Wow...Great suggestion. I was shocked to see how many there are within a 200 mile radius of my current location. Plus you don't have to check the Walmart App to see if they allow overnight parking or not. And the food is a plus!
I like the fact that you can park at a restaurant and dine.
It would be nice if states would have maybe $5 overnight parking to cover the expense of creating it. They could place them at rest stops. It would be a win win. More tourist that spend money and a place for the tourist to stay while traveling.
Start a petition
There are states that have rv spots for a fee. Ohio had rest area camping spots with free dump station and water. There was a fee for electric
Smart idea.
Thanks for that hint! We love Cracker Barrell….Every time we are traveling the States we find one. Good to know, if we’ll ever do a Camper tour again, we might use this opportunity. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Here this guy talks about someone who parks in an RV designated lane as not "paying attention" yet he takes up multiple spaces parking across them. 😂
We truck drivers say the same thing about RV’s being parked in truckstops.... “That’s just great an RV taking a truck parking place”.
We truck drivers aren’t on vacation and need those truckstop parking places to do our mandatory breaks. Folks in RV’s don’t seem to care or just think only of themselves. We never hear them complain about noise or fumes when they park there either.
@forest girl
You are absolutely right, truckstops have RV spaces but if you look closely they are not in the truck parking area. They get their very own area. Now let’s look at another perspective. People buy RV’s for camping so why would they think a truckstop is a campground ? If you take the time to plan your trip you can make it to a campground then camp till cows come home. How often do you park next to a 18 wheeler in a campground?
Forest Girl
Why would we stay in a hotel? Truckstops have what we need. We do this because it’s our job. RVing is not a job. Sure some people work from the RV but most do it for the fun and adventure without any regard for the problems they actually add to. People in RVs don’t realize there is a parking problem {shortage} for trucks and apparently they don’t care. I saw an RV slide out get crushed because it was in the parking spot next to the RV. I personally had my mirror crushed by someone backing in an RV beside me. I was asleep on my 10 hr break. It woke me up and the owners first words “Oh I didn’t do that”. His own wife told him to stop lying. You want to park in a truckstop then park in the designated RV spots not in the truck spots.
Forest Girl
I hope I am not coming across as mean, hateful and uncaring. That’s not my intention. That being said, here is some advice, parking at Cracker Barrel isn’t really possible for 18 wheelers. Walmart’s are starting to tell us no parking. Now, the local government in cities and towns are passing ordinances making it illegal to park at businesses overnight. As an RVer you should also check to make sure it’s ok to park because those ordinances may affect you. They can carry hefty fines.
Truck drivers are affected by local, state and federal laws. When we park, if the local police knock on the door we don’t have to answer. They cannot make us come out of the bunk area. You on the other hand have to come out. It’s a federal crime to interrupt a truck drivers 10 hr break. However, the downside for us is our fines are much higher than you will ever get. Here’s an example; when we were on paper logs, if we made a mistake, just one could cost us (are you sitting down) $1000.00. If that mistake affected the next 6 days of log pages (you may want to lay down for this) it became a $7000.00 fine. We personally pay that not the company we drive for. Now we are on electronic logs. If we drive over our 11 hr drive time we go into violation. If we get stopped and the state trooper or city police see that we are in violation the fine can be astronomical. Most truck drivers start looking for a place to park 2 hours before the 11th hour. Doing that cost us money cause we can’t drive any further since we have to get off the highway (sometimes repeatedly) to look for a place to park.
I understand wanting to live on the open road traveling from place to place in an RV. I would really really enjoy it myself. However, I’m not computer savvy enough to work that way, and I’m still too young for retirement. I guess the biggest point I’m trying to make is, people need to consider each other (not saying you don’t) and what their actions will affect. Like the ripple effect of throwing a rock in a pond and you may hit a fish.
I love your channel but I feel that I do need to point the hypocrisy of something you're doing which is causing grief for everyone in the RV community. You nonchalantly show how you are taking up many single parking places because it's more convenient for you but point out that someone is parking in a Bus/RV spot in a small suv....Yes, that person could have had the decency to park in a regular space just as you could have had the decency to park in a designated RV/Bus space that the company has gone out of their way to provide....And we should NEVER open a slide while in a parking lot regardless of space provided....Just bad form..
He can’t park in the RV/Bus parking. The parking space is probably 40 to 45 feet. His length is probably close to 60 feet between truck and RV.
This is awesome!! It’s one of my favorite restaurants anyway, we’ll definitely use this advice. Thanks!
I experienced several cabella's and walmarts not allowing parking due to being in a "mall" parking area.They said I would need to contact the mall owner which of course wouldn't be possible at 6pm or after. Stayed at cracker barrel. Not a fan of regular meals but breakfast is good and their store is great!
One of the benifits to retiring from the military is i never have to worry about where I will sllep because there is always a base near by if you plan right.
Thanks for the info...
Same here, they are like $12 a night, most have a 90 day stay limit.
Just an fyi, i have a minivan camper and when staying overnight at Cracker Barrel they told me to park in the RV spots. So maybe that car you saw is spending the night.
Exactly. Calling out the car when you are taking up 5-6 regular spaces
About to embark on a 1500 mile trip with a 30 ft TT... I've had the Walmart experience (good, bad, & ugly). Excellent info, thanks... I'll be putting it to good use.
Again, I really enjoy your video's Slim. Have a great day! Safe travels!
Those CB’s with the small RV parking spaces were built when the largest RV was 25’. You won’t get into a camp site in Yellowstone with that rig either.
That way in many California state parks too. We had a 38 ft. MH - finding a place to put it was often a hassle. Wish we would have gone smaller. Done with that now, but there sure are lots of memories.
I never stay at a walmart unless they have designated big truck parking
I AGREE AND I HAVE STAYED AT ONE BEFORE.. MY FAVORITE IS CABELAS AND BASS PRO SHOPS. KEEP IT GOING .GOD BLESS YOU..
Thank you!
I really enjoyed this video and like eating at CB. I totally agree with you that not all Wally Worlds are TV friendly. It’s nice to have alternatives.
What the hell man? You talk about how they allow and even provide spaces for RVs and you park in 6 car spaces instead?
I thought the same thing.
Yep...points out a car parked in the rv section then takes up multiple car spots himself?!!!!
@@Ratfink33 and he extends his slides!
We love Cracker Barrel. We buy gift cards at Safeway get gas points and dinner. Life with Ken and Jane 🤠👍
I am glad I stumbled upon this looking for overnight parking. Good to know about cracker barrel.
Also parking next to the garbage containers can be pretty loud when they close up and the dumpster drives up.
Not enough spaces, and if this is so promoted, it will be history
Most of your videos are not realistic when it comes to people living full time in an RV or vehicle. Most live the lifestyle now a days to save money and they live in a way smaller unit that doesn't hog up all the parking spaces. Really if you have that kind of money to own a rig like that, surely you can afford a camp ground. And sure, just tell the whole world about Cracker Barrel, it won't be the same again.
I used to be a van dweller. The rectal orifices ruined it most places, until I would only boondock camp. Tidy camp, cleaned up, Stowed gear, be ready to close n go. Seldom any issues of any type.
When visiting my sister in NC we ate at a Cracker Barrel. We loved it. We don’t have one in central California. We would definitely boondock there and eat. That would be a treat.
Thanks Gayle! Yes, they are a great overnight spot!
We had our first meal at CB about ‘94 when we lived in Albuquerque and the first one opened there. We were hooked! Then we moved to TN and learned that CB started in middle TN, they are everywhere.
Since getting our RV we have stayed many nights at a CB, food is great and the store is awesome! (Love finding candy from my childhood too there 😍)
I have a 40 foot fifth wheel, I appreciate the fact that they have Rv parking... That alone is awesome just for being able to get something to eat.. but I wouldn't stay overnight there , just sayin.
40 F E E T???? why?
I’m amazed at how many people didn’t already know Cracker Barrel allows this. However, it’s people like you that will ruin this for all... taking up like 10 spots... slide outs!?! Really? 🤦♀️
Exactly this guy is a dousch
There are 'people' in Walmart lots that set out their lounge chairs, bbq and drink beer...lol
Robert Allen if Wal-Mart didn’t want you drinking beer and sitting on your lawn chairs, they wouldn’t sell both.
This guy is going to ruin this for everyone...Taking up multiple parking spots, slide outs... next thing you know he’ll be setting up his BBQ grill... When Cracker Barrel shuts down RV overnights we will know who to blame...
great video and great that you mention the food stay safe, be happy
Thank you Andy!
A few are hard to get into.
Pembroke Pines in South Florida is down a road that is very difficult to navigate a 5er, Large drivable or even a Pull Behind.
Tallahassee Florida is decent but the parking area is actually the lot of a closed Ramada Inn which may now be occupied. The drive to enter has a hill with a sharp turn. So beware of tail overhang on long TT, 5er, etc.
Hope this helps
The last three CBs I tried to spend the night at said no. The RV/bus spaces are for parking to come in and eat. Not to spend the night in.
That is news to us, where did that happen?
Two different ones in GA and one in NC. All were along I-95.
I won't be eating at those CBs then!
We always ask when we come in to order our meal and the CB staff has never said no.
Class C Explorers Times they are a changing.
While you're there get yourself a lodge cast iron skillet.
We don't stay at Cracker Barrel that often. We have encountered Semis parked overnight there but more often than not, there are truck stops near by. Yes, the highway noise is loud. If possible, we will stay at Bass Pro or Cabela's and even have found some with dump stations. Encountered one Cabela's that didn't allow overnight all because an idiot dumped his/her tanks in the parking lot.
Funniest part of this video is where you highlight the car parked in the RV slot, saying "yeah, it happens" all the while your RV is parked over 4 maybe 5 car designated parking areas. Now that's good comedy
Give C.B. 5 stars when you stop by!! 😊
Definitely!
This is one of my favorite secrets, sadly more people are gonna know about it and spoil some of them.
Another good one night option is Love's Truck Stops. Yea, there are semis of course but they're big enough to find a good stop well away from them, usually.
I like knowing there is someone in the building all night. They can’t come out but they can call for police or fire if there is an emergency. My last one was on top of a mountain in WV with AWESOME Mountain View. And quiet.
I hope you thank them by buying dinner or breakfast or both.
August 2020: Do you regret sharing this tip yet?
I try to park AFTER the dinner rush and be out BEFORE the breakfast rush as well.
If we come in too late for dinner, we make sure to be one of the first in for breakfast
So to not clog up the parking lot too much. Courtesy goes a very long way.
Nice lighting around the parking lot too. Great video thank you
My mom used to run a restaurant whenever you need to take up parking for free you need to go in and spend some money get some food get some coffee buy a pop do something life is not free and parking is not free they offer you free parking because they hope you will come in and buy something from them so wake up people remember nothing is free
Nice to know...I’ve also heard other RVers say the same about CB as long as those privileges aren’t abused by inconsiderate behavior...so far so good 👍🏾
Love Cracker Barrel. Although, the one night I park there - in Rv space mind you - a refer delivery truck parked next to me at 4 AM. Not so peaceful night after that.