Walmart's Parking

[Dunner]

I see more abuse by customers who drop their candy and gum wrappers and plastic bags on the way out to their car, or leave dirty diapers before or after they get there.

[bikerdude47]

I agree with "Gatordog", it’s not cool at all! "One writes if it bothers you look out the other window" That's not the way we should feel. Most Wal-Mart locations have signs posted saying you cannot park overnight. Their insurance requirement must be considered and then you have the city and state requirements.
Only my opinion!

[Lindsay Richards]

I see more abuse by customers who drop their candy and gum wrappers and plastic bags on the way out to their car, or leave dirty diapers before or after they get there.

Does that justify doing it yourself and breaking the established rules? You have every right to break these rules established a decade ago by FMCA, Escapees and others, just as you have a right (you think) to drop your candy wrappers in a national park. Nothing me or anybody else can do. I do have the right and I think duty, to try and get the more responsible RVers to show some respect for the rest of us, so we don't lose the ability to overnight at Wal-Mart. Ruinng for everybody else is one thing, but encouraging others to do it also, is another.

[Mr_D]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Richards

You have every right to break these rules established a decade ago by FMCA, Escapees and others, just as you have a right (you think) to drop your candy wrappers in a national park.

Problem with that is they are not "rules" since they can't be enforced, they are suggested behavior.

[Lindsay Richards]

Problem with that is they are not "rules" since they can't be enforced, they are suggested behavior.

Whatever, they were designed to keep us from losing our ability to overnight. I believe that they are called ediquitte. (sorry, I have no spell checker on this computer.). Whatever they are called, they have helped keep us at Wal-Mart and unfortunately more and more Wal-Marts are shutting us out. It is strickly up to the individual to follow them or not. We are an expanding sport and I hate to see the bad habits of some being touted as the norm.

[Dunner]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Richards

Does that justify doing it yourself and breaking the established rules? You have every right to break these rules established a decade ago by FMCA, Escapees and others, just as you have a right (you think) to drop your candy wrappers in a national park. Nothing me or anybody else can do. I do have the right and I think duty, to try and get the more responsible RVers to show some respect for the rest of us, so we don't lose the ability to overnight at Wal-Mart. Ruinng for everybody else is one thing, but encouraging others to do it also, is another.

Where did I say I advocate or justify doing it myself. Don't go putting words in my post. Does anybody else think I said it was ok to be disrespectful and encourage others to be. I just pointed out the customers can be more disrespectful the an RV'er would ever be.

[TheArnolds]

Originally Posted by JohnRR

At this point in time I will politely point out this is the end of where this topic is heading. The topic will not be close but members may find themselves left out of the discussion.

Thanks John!

[Dunner]

I'd be willing to bet that most of the Walmarts that don't allow over-nighting is because of greed on the part of municipalities and greedy camp ground owner's who lobby their local governments to deny or restrict over-nighting. More than likely, an RV'er would be asked/told to leave before they would be written a ticket.

Sure there are instances of rowdy or noisy RV'ers, but of the thousands of Walmarts, how often has that happened? Lately, groups of people have turned into "Flash Mobs" that steal thousands of dollars worth of goods from Walmarts. How often do RV'ers form Flash Mobs"?

[Ramblin]

Originally Posted by Dunner

...How often do RV'ers form Flash Mobs"?

RV = Worst getaway vehicle ever!

[Dunner]

I don't know. I sure like "getting away" in mine.

[Ramblin]

Originally Posted by Dunner

I don't know. I sure like "getting away" in mine.

Ha! Touche sir, well played!

[Lindsay Richards]

Diapers and flash mobs are not the question. All of these other thing will happen and don't have anything to do with us. We can control only what we can control. The orginal deal was that we do not appear to be camping, just overnighting. That is what is being abused. Advocating not controlling it can only hurt our cause. I have stayed at Wal-Mart about 150 times and have seen it all. I have talked to many store floor managers and they do appreciate people respecting their property and don't appreciate people not doing so. It isn't too hard to be respectful. The campground owners are behind some closures and well as polititicans, but so are disrespectful camapers.

[BFlinn181]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Richards

We can control only what we can control. The orginal deal was that we do not appear to be camping, just overnighting. That is what is being abused. Advocating not controlling it can only hurt our cause.

The question is, Who's We? You? Your group and Walmart consultants?

Most Americans don't like being dictated to or controlled. If you are suggesting behaviors, O.K. You seem to be dictating what others can do in a Walmart parking lot. I prefer to ask the local manager and follow his/her requirements.

[Madrona]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Richards

Diapers and flash mobs are not the question. All of these other thing will happen and don't have anything to do with us. We can control only what we can control. The orginal deal was that we do not appear to be camping, just overnighting. That is what is being abused. Advocating not controlling it can only hurt our cause. I have stayed at Wal-Mart about 150 times and have seen it all. I have talked to many store floor managers and they do appreciate people respecting their property and don't appreciate people not doing so. It isn't too hard to be respectful. The campground owners are behind some closures and well as polititicans, but so are disrespectful camapers.

I haven't seen anyone advocating disrespect while overnighting at a WM. Can you provide a quote?