Overnight rest stops at Loves

I know this is an old thread but we are getting ready for a Maine excursion.  We are trying Harvest Hosts for 2 stops on our way there. They allow overnight stays just ask you to spend $ at the location.....usually a winery or beer garden so not an issue with me.  We'll see how it goes.  I used RV Parky to get an exit on the return trip that has a Cracker Barrel, a Walmart, and motels so I have all options available.  RV Parky is a pretty handy app.  I have been using Garmin's Basecamp to plan the route....it works pretty good but has a learning curve.  You have to add weigh points if you want to go a specific route or it tries to take you the "shortest" route.

I will probably try Walmart or Cracker Barrel next time unless the Travel Center has RV parking.  I was just thinking if it doesn't stick out any further than the wheel it shouldn't be a problem.  We don't have to run it fully out just enough to be able to walk to the bed and access the bathroom.  I would tend to park with a bit more room on the slide out side.  My only fear is if someone parks too close on the door side and I can't get out.

There have been a few stops I have made where it was tight enough that I did not extend the slide. However, most of the time, I do extend the slide. I try to find the most level spot I can. If there is a slope, I pull in so the vehicle is pointing toward the lower end so the jack can raise the front of the trailer, even while hitched. I use the Andersen leveler for side to side leveling. Then I lower the stabilizers using a drill-driver and socket. It is almost as fast as typing the description here. Then we can sleep well and the refrigerator is level for optimum operation. As others have said already, the slide does not extend out much past the fender so it is not a big deal to have it extended.

I had one other question.....it seems like the use of a slide out is considered a no no at these stop overs.  But on my r189 the slideout doesn't extend past the fender.....so I can't see where that would be an issue?  Also if the truckers have such an issue with RVers at truck stops they should take it up with the travel centers that actively court RVers and some even provide parking spots specifically for RVs

Someone with an r-pod just booked a stay here for next weekend!