There are often heated debates between truckers and RVers on whether it's okay to park RVs overnight at truck stops. Technically, yes, it is okay, but only if you follow these unwritten rules.

Because let me tell you, these rules may be unwritten but an angry truck driver will be more than willing to shout them at you. Or worse, show you.

I've heard how truckers have taken out RV slides or parked scarily close to RVs to prove their point. I've also heard about plenty of angry threats, too.

So, as a longtime boondocker who has stayed overnight at truck stops, I will share my advice with you. The key is respect!

Parking Overnight at Truck Stops (What You NEED to Know)

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First and foremost, you must remember that truckers are working! They are trying to earn a living for their families and they need truck stops to do so.

It's understandable when they get upset if your RV is interfering with their livelihood. After hours on the road, they want and need somewhere to park, rest, shower, and eat. 

So, the all-encompassing rule to remember as you read the following rules is: TRUCKERS GET PRIORITY.

Rule #1: Don't Leave Your RV When Filling Up

Do not pull up to the gas pump, start pumping, and then go inside for a snack. Wait for your pump to finish filling your tank, then pull through to a parking spot. Only then should you leave your RV to go into the store or restroom.