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Well, you guys certainly provide the nuance that can lead to the most positive experiences on the road. And I appreciate that indeed.

Here is a PDF of "No Park Walmarts" I found it online and the web address is on the bottom. If they are on my list I usually dont bother asking and hit another one on down the road. I am new to all of the Forum's so I am not sure if I posted or attached the PDF appropriately. Hope I got it right! Attached File(s)   No_Park_Walmarts.pdf ( 110.04K ) Number of downloads: 0  

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For both Sam's Clubs and Wal-Mart, we stop at the Customer Service desk and ask to speak to the manager. We usually have already parked way out at the far edge of the parking lot. We ask if our location is okay. Then we shop (or sometimes a little later). We have discovered that we like the Sam's Club parking lots better. I've noticed that some of the Wal-Marts that don't allow parking will be next door to a Sam's...

Maddog348, Hello to a fellow Bakersfieldian! <G> If you stay in the main road as you enter instead of entering the parking lot and go all the way to the fence you have room. I suppose I should mention that it is a "tight" parking lot! Thanks for the reminder. Actually I'd go on down to Rosedale and park at the one out on the corner of Coffee and Rosedale. Much more room to maneuver. Thanks...

QUOTE (nana25k @ Dec 26 2009, 11:47 AM) Its so strange but in all of our Wal-Mart stop overs we have never even seen a secruity patrol!!!! We generally call ahead and confirm which usually means we end up speaking to the manager any way. Nana: Many times there aren't any patrols, but there will always be a Security Department in each Walmart. If you go in to the store, and the customer...

I go to Customer Service and ask to speak with the Manager on 'Duty.

Customer service is always our first stop as they can page the manager or tell us where they are. We make a point of saying hello to the parking lot security folks too and let them know we talked to the manager about staying overnight.

Generally, when route planning I put the WalMart into StreetAtlas along with its phone number. That way the number shows up along with the "Stop". That way, Danielle calls to confirm that overnight parking is allowed and where they prefer us to park. Unless I know the Walmart, as part of the planning process I also look at the satellite photos of the parking lot to see about best access, and best places to park.

I've stayed in Walmarts all across Canada and this is how I get permission (or not): 1) I look to see if there is a sign telling RVs where to park. If so, I park there and don't ask for permission. Whitehorse, Yukon, has a Walmart that does it as does Val d'Or, QC. 2) I look for a sign saying there is no overnight park allowed. If so, I usually move on. Prince George, BC, comes to mind. 3) I go in to the customer service desk...