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Topic: Overnight stops

Haventa

26/9/2010 at 5:42pm
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Hi.....has anyone tried to stop overnight in one of the big supermarket car parks....obviously after spending some money in-store AND asking permission? Asda, Tesco, Morrrisons all spring to mind, or even an out-of town mall?

It seems a pity to lay up the van just because most official sites are reaching the end of the season.

Other than that, where would you suggest for a pull-in?

Hacksaw Bob

26/9/2010 at 9:03pm
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Pubs? There is an organisation you could join, or you could just ask on spec. Have a look at this thread.

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blongs

27/9/2010 at 11:07am
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You are allowed to stop at Tesco stores overnight.

It is best to ask the managers permission before doing so.

One of the Tesco board members/directors is a motorhome owner.

Ben

Mick S.

27/9/2010 at 7:48pm
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A bit of research will throw up plenty of year-round sites. No need to 'lay up' for lack of 'winter' sites.

neilmac

27/9/2010 at 9:26pm
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Pubs have to be the easiest/cheapest solution. In our experience most are happy to let you stay if you patronise their bar - just ask.

If you want to plan ahead or don't fancy asking 'cold' then there are websites with directories of motorhome friendly pubs. You can find details of ours here

Hope this helps

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vwalan

27/9/2010 at 9:32pm
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if there is no gate on the car park its usually. ok .i use lots of them when abroad. some even let you get water or empty your toilets . you just have to try it .but always have another place in mind if asked to move. cheers alan.

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deejay44

02/10/2010 at 7:16am
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Remember also that if on a pub car park the driver must be under the drink drive limit as you can be done for drunk in charge.

Dave abd Jean

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02/10/2010 at 8:52am
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Generally you are ok with supermkt carparks but look for parking restriction signs, as some supermkts are putting on 2hr restrictions presumably enforced by wheelclamping thugs.

deejay44

02/10/2010 at 10:21am
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You cant get clamped anymore even on private land the law changed outlawing private firms las month.

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Quote: Originally posted by deejay44 on 02/10/2010
You can't get clamped anymore even on private land. The law changed outlawing private firms last month.

Proposed, but not law until sometime next yr.

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