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Our First Time RV Camping In a PARKING LOT! Creepy Door Knocks & More Engine Trouble 😱

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first experience camping in an RV at a Love's gas station parking lot in Missouri. After staying in a secluded castle in Arkansas, they decide to test overnight parking at a busy truck stop to save on costs. The stay proves to be unsettling as they deal with extreme heat inside the vehicle, the smell of fast food entering through the vents, and a menacing individual driving around the parking lot. Their anxiety peaks when a person unexpectedly bangs on their door at seven in the morning, which turns out to be a fan who wanted to say hello. Following the overnight stay, the creators conclude that they do not feel comfortable with the lack of privacy and exposure inherent in parking lot camping. Their journey home is further complicated by mechanical failures, including a transmission fluid leak and a coolant leak in their RV, Clementine. They eventually reach their family in Poplar Bluff and leave the vehicle at a mechanic for repairs.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Ventura
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Ventura
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

i may or may not have a knife in my pocket

we were sound asleep and somebody started banging on the door

i don't know about staying in these parking lots this might have been a horrible idea

we got more engine trouble it happened

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use blackout curtains or interior covers to enhance privacy and security.
Consider using Harvest Hosts for more off-the-beaten-path stays.
Ensure RV door screws face inward for added security.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety and creepy encountersUse interior covers, keep lights low, and consider security upgrades like inward-facing screws.
Heat and comfortUse fans, sun shades, and consider eating out instead of cooking inside.
Battery usageMonitor battery levels and use solar charging during the day.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it safe to overnight RV camp in a gas station parking lot?
QHow can you secure an RV in a public parking area?
QWhat are the pros and cons of parking lot camping?

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