why are CA rest stops so disgusting?

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by punkinhed, Jan 31, 2009.

  1. punkinhed

    punkinhed Medium Load Member

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    i think i stopped at 3 rest areas along i-5 and every single one was an unheated, stinky, graffitied, sticky mess.

    nice sheet aluminum mirrors, though!
     
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  3. Scarecrow03

    Scarecrow03 Road Train Member

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    Most of Texas' rest areas are the same way. I try to avoid both of 'em if at all possible.
     
  4. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Wait a few months, they will have plenty of heat.:yes2557:
     
  5. punkinhed

    punkinhed Medium Load Member

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    omg if they stink that bad at 40 degrees, i don't want to think about 95.
     
  6. GuysLady

    GuysLady Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Why??

    Uh, hello!! It's CALIFORNIA!!!

    (I can get by with that insult. I live here.:biggrin_25525:)
     
  7. 1nonly

    1nonly tease-y-ness

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    I personally find Nevada to be the worst. Along I80 some of them don't even have running water. And I've never found one to have soap.

    Course California doesn't always have soap either. Some of their rest areas have this powder stuff that is like washing your hands with Comet.
     
  8. GuysLady

    GuysLady Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    This is why I carry a travel size bottle with me in my purse! The last time I relied on those places to have soap, I ended up with the skin on my hands being so dry it was cracking!
     
  9. 1nonly

    1nonly tease-y-ness

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    I learned real quick to keep hand sanitizer and wet wipes in my truck at all times. Pays to be prepared!:yes2557:
     
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