tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post6586161591429910873..comments2023-10-25T03:04:49.122-07:00Comments on RV Videos: The ABCs of RV camping at Wal-MartDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234988812598919731noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-28262954567924564732013-09-30T10:21:37.133-07:002013-09-30T10:21:37.133-07:00I would never put a slide out anywhere it can be e...I would never put a slide out anywhere it can be exposed to traffic. One slight bump from a vehicle and you are not going anywhere except repair shop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-81820131604955317852013-09-29T20:05:01.331-07:002013-09-29T20:05:01.331-07:00I live in Iowa and this is getting to be a problem...I live in Iowa and this is getting to be a problem, do not take the advice to ignore the slideout requirement - this is an ignorant statement, you have proven you are camping. They are starting to use the definition, you can start the vehicle and directly drive away, and not levelers. So really they are saying use common sense, which I know is hard, especially in this time period.<br />DDJ IowaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-72505884415464022252013-09-28T10:59:23.568-07:002013-09-28T10:59:23.568-07:00As 4 year fulltimers we have stayed in many Walmar...As 4 year fulltimers we have stayed in many Walmarts all over the North American continent and opening the slides on our 34ft fifth wheel is definitely acceptable. We try not to stay more than one night and putting out chairs or grills or working on the RV are not acceptable. You also should not unhook from a fifth wheel or trailer to run around town. We've done it a couple of times when we Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344793445127783104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-32413374849960885022013-09-28T08:20:40.216-07:002013-09-28T08:20:40.216-07:00We've parked our 5th wheel along the outside e...We've parked our 5th wheel along the outside edge of the Walmart lots and pushed out our driver-side slideouts with no problem or complaints from the staff.lbeck37https://www.blogger.com/profile/17078898530982378772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-66317950396209182242013-09-28T08:13:42.556-07:002013-09-28T08:13:42.556-07:00I would like to know where the "no slide"...I would like to know where the "no slide" out rule came from. Probably from someone with no slideouts (like Chuck). we always put our slideouts out and have never had a problemUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197546876787265047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-78894957655135880192013-09-28T07:37:36.448-07:002013-09-28T07:37:36.448-07:00I too need to put my slides out as otherwise I hav...I too need to put my slides out as otherwise I have no access to the fridge to put the food I buy from Wal Mart nor do I have access to the bedroom. I park, when possible, way off to the side of the parking lot so one side of my rv is next to a grass or gravel area so my slides on one side go out over an area not used for vehicle/customer parking and have never had a problem. Wal Mart people Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581327731177360213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-78221728076392003232013-09-28T07:24:48.293-07:002013-09-28T07:24:48.293-07:00I guess you go to an RV park or seek out the many ...I guess you go to an RV park or seek out the many other free and low cost parking sites where it is acceptable to "camp". We belong to the Free Overnight RV parking website which has been very helpful when no WalMart/truck stop is available or off limits. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-44795083595152820262013-09-28T07:23:02.991-07:002013-09-28T07:23:02.991-07:00They do not want people setting up a campsite. At...They do not want people setting up a campsite. At the first of the video he says no popups or tents. Basically, your camper should remain in the same condition as it is while traveling down the road. That being said, one of the rules is to ask for permission to stay. I would simply ask the manager about the slideouts while asking for permission to stay. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-69065975895006759592013-09-28T07:17:07.326-07:002013-09-28T07:17:07.326-07:00I have found that it is best to ask the store mana...I have found that it is best to ask the store management what they allow. We stay mostly in Sam's Club parking lots with Walmart being the second most popular choice. We have been invited by SC managers to spend a week in their parking lot in order to attend a local celebration (turned down due to time restraints). Told we can cook on our gas grill. And no store manager has ever told us we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-11820481763083035162013-09-28T06:27:56.362-07:002013-09-28T06:27:56.362-07:00We are full timers and stay in Wal Mart parking lo...We are full timers and stay in Wal Mart parking lots at least 2-3 times per month (in various Wal Marts along our route.)<br />Our kitchen and bath are accessible with the slides in but our bedroom is not. We extend our slide out enough in order to access our bed. We have NEVER had an issue and have never been asked to leave or pull in our slides. We do call ahead to confirm that we can stay Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-58992632313341998622013-09-28T06:25:31.476-07:002013-09-28T06:25:31.476-07:00Then stay elsewhere or don't use the bathroom,...Then stay elsewhere or don't use the bathroom, kitchen or bedroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-81577775246565106562013-09-28T05:58:36.879-07:002013-09-28T05:58:36.879-07:00Do what you need to do. The idea is to be as low ...Do what you need to do. The idea is to be as low profile as possible depending on your own situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-75560932595129714132013-09-28T05:58:07.401-07:002013-09-28T05:58:07.401-07:00Ignore the 'no slideouts' comment--just be...Ignore the 'no slideouts' comment--just be smart about where you park. Also depends on just how busy the WM is. We try to find a curb area where there are no vehicles parked and place the door against the curb. The parking slot is deep enough if against the curb to put slides out on both sides, and you won't be in anyones path. You may run into problems as WM employees also park out Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-56092449960571835242013-09-28T04:55:12.141-07:002013-09-28T04:55:12.141-07:00No slideouts?? What if your rig, and in my case a...No slideouts?? What if your rig, and in my case a travel trailer, allows no bedroom, bathroom or kitchen access unless they are out???? I'm kind of desparate for an answer, and as yet have never received an answer to two e-mails on the subject I've forwarded to Chuck. Can anyone help me?? Thank You !! topbrass39@msn.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com