Leave Enough Space - Rest Areas

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  1. MNoutkast

    MNoutkast Medium Load Member

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    I use rest areas for my 10's almost exclusively. The only time I stay at a truck stop is in commiefornia and if I for some reason must do a 34 on the road.
     
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  3. skibum_63

    skibum_63 Road Train Member

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    Some drivers prefer to drive at night. There is no rule stating we all have to drive at the same time .
     
  4. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I'm parked at the picnic area 15 minutes west of Sweetwater. I get a better cell signal here than at the Love's or TA.
     
  5. Jabber1990

    Jabber1990 Road Train Member

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    as much as I try to avoid stopping at rest areas I stop there at certain times, mostly if its after 1800

    there is going to be more parking there

    also its usually quieter
     
  6. bergy

    bergy Road Train Member

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    So, if there is more parking, and it's quieter, why do you avoid parking there? Thanks.
     
  7. Jabber1990

    Jabber1990 Road Train Member

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    no food, shower, internet, etc.

    it has a latrine, but that only goes so far
     
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  8. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    If we park at a rest area.....I try to make it the Welcome Center. Those usually have a clean restroom. I always use the Family restroom since its private.
     
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  9. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    They locked the family restroom at the Walmart I worked at during the nightshift to keep us from having sex with customers and each other in there.
     
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  10. flyingmusician

    flyingmusician Road Train Member

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    Having spent 7 years working for them....I absolutely believe that lol too funny
     
  11. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    7 years for me too. Lol.
     
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