parking

  1. Matt Derrick

    News & Blogs Homeless students at California college can now sleep in their cars in parking garage

    Homeless students at California college can now sleep in their cars in parking garage by: Jennifer McGraw, Nouran Salahieh, Mary Beth McDade, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Nov 3, 2021 / 11:59 AM PDT / Updated: Nov 3, 2021 / 11:59 AM PDT (KTLA) – California’s Long Beach City College will allow...
  2. Gypsybones

    Parking a RV in Chicago

    Driving into Chicago with a 20' yotahome and I already know parking is cramped in this town. But I'm looking for an area where its easy and hopefully not to shady to park this thing. I got my bike so getting around wont be a problem, but I also don't wanna park way out near the burbs. Thanks y'all
  3. existnchill

    Overnight Parking In California? COVID 2020

    Hey, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on where one could stay in California while covid 19 safety precautions are in order. Are any parks or campgrounds open in Los Angeles or anywhere is Southern California? Has anyone gone to the beach lately? I know there are many vanlifers in Cali...
  4. PeaceAndLove

    Rv parking in or around portland

    Hi, I'm looking for a place I can park my rv in Portland or around there. Does anyone have any advice or even a place?? Tired of getting ran out of every neighborhood I park for a minute in by either cops or concerned citizens.
  5. Crazy Hobo Johnny

    Video Avoiding the Knock-Stealth Parking Tips and Tricks

    This is pretty good info!
  6. kazzy94

    Parking in/near Bangor?

    Hey y'all, I posted a while back about moving to Maine. Well, I got here, lived in Harrington for a couple weeks, got a job, moved to Scarborough, lost my job, went to rehab and now I'm back in the Harrington area. I figure I'll go to Bangor. Any rest stops or suggested parking areas? I'm living...
  7. S

    Safe parking & food in Midland/Odessa TX

    I have a few nice spots , some that are great & safe for sleeping at night, others that are shaded during the day. They’re all public, & free. There are a couple I don’t want to blow up, cause there is a time limit, but if you’re not conspicuous, they don’t seem to care. There is also a...
  8. Crazy Hobo Johnny

    Reminder! No More RV Parking in Colo. Springs, CO

    Hi All... A couple months ago I posted that the city of Colorado Springs, CO passed an ordinance that RVs no longer can park on the streets. This took effect on the first of this month! Be aware if you are heading out there this summer in a RV...
  9. Crazy Hobo Johnny

    Colorado Springs, CO bans RVs Parking on Streets

    Seems like a lot of cities are getting on the ban RV parking on public streets. Colorado Springs City Council approves RV parking ban - https://www.krdo.com/news/top-stories/colorado-springs-city-council-approves-rv-parking-ban/1063280498
  10. NiceNymph5150

    R.V. Parking

    Does anyone know where in Colorado Springs Colorado where a good spot where to park an RV that you're living in.
  11. D

    Photos Seeking Sheltered Parking During Rainstorm

    Hi! After a fender-bender, our car really shouldn't be out in a continuous downpour or thunderstorm until we can afford to replace makeshift body repairs w/the real thing. Any ideas on places to park (in parking garages or other shelter) in Orange County/SE LA County? Goal is to park for free or...
  12. darthvader

    Parking garage

    Has anyone rented a parking garage spot for more than a month and lived in there van. Share your experience if you have
  13. ratsteak

    parking a car outside a squat

    i'm planning on scoping out some places in FL to do some temporary/practice squatting since i haven't done it before and i want to get confident with it before i do anything big. i've got a car (pretty fucken sketchy looking.. duct-taped tire arch, huge scratch from when someone keyed it, some...
  14. Matt Derrick

    News & Blogs Surprise! These two massive corporations are your van life BFF

    SURPRISE! THESE TWO MASSIVE CORPORATIONS ARE YOUR VANLIFE BFFS COLEMANMARCH 28, 2017 VAN LIFE0 COMMENTS http://lietco.com/van-life/starbucks-walmart-vanlife-bffs/ It can’t all be mom and pop coffee shops and pristine natural campsites, sometimes you’ve gotta hop on the stellar wifi at...
  15. EphemeralStick

    Los Angeles Parking Spots

    As some of you know I've been spending the last few months bouncing between Los Angeles and Slab City. The reason being that I've been working in LA as a Postmate bike messenger. (More on that in a separate thread, eventually.) As such I've been trying out various areas of the city and with each...
  16. Z

    Parking question...

    I'm in a situation. I live in my truck camper. Just got to a new city. I've never been to this state before. I don't know anybody, and I don't want to sell my truck. The problem is, I don't have any money, and my insurance expires in a couple weeks... Does anybody have ideas on where to park a...
  17. LeeenPocket

    Trailer Parking in NOLA

    I'll be heading to NOLA in a few days with my 20ft trailer. Any suggestions on where I can park it? There's a five year old post relating to this but I'd like some fresh suggestions since the parking laws are ever changing.
  18. landpirate

    News & Blogs Home is where the parking lot is

    I watched this nice short earlier about a group of aviation employees who live in vans and trailers in an airport car park. Although, its a closed shop in terms of any of us parking up there, I identify with some of their feelings towards van life. i've tried repeatedly to get the video to...
  19. Brother X

    News & Blogs Dozens of LAX employees call an airport parking lot home

    Original article: http://la.curbed.com/2016/9/7/12838504/lax-parking-lot-employees-rv-community For over a decade now, a collection of vagabond airline workers has made a parking lot near LAX their home between long stretches of travel. Years ago, LAX officials noticed employees were camping...
  20. D

    I AM LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PARK MY BUS OUTSIDE MADISON, WI.

    I bought a 30-foot schoolbus (I just took the seats out today). I am looking for a barn (preferred), lot, driveway, or whatever to park it... I hope to live in it sooner than later. Any leads appreciated.
  21. WithinuWithoutu

    Possible Parking for 2 in a Minibus in or Around LA??

    My twin and I have been rubber-tramping for over a decade. We're back in the LA area and seeking a possible place to more permanently park our lil Ford minibus. If you have or know anyone with a sweet parking spot that'd be awesome! Any other thoughts or suggestions would be helpful.
  22. Edie

    Making snow angels in the parking lot

    Hey kids, I go by Edie and it's been a year on tha road now, back after a coupla months in Montreal, sick music scene in case ya wonderin. Headin south for the winter, not gettin' stuck in the tunnel this time man, sleeping in the snow's no fun. Discovered stp about a month ago, this is so...
  23. kaity23

    Parking your van during the day.

    So I have been really lucky and only have been towed once. Put its my biggest fear while living in my van. I'd rather get a ticket for camping than getting my car towed. So I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of places to leave my car during the day when exploring new towns. Obviously...
  24. The Cack

    Doing John Prine in a parking lot

    The parking lot of a former Piggly Wiggly!
  25. DaisyDoom

    Parking in New Orleans?

    I'm looking for a spot in New Orleans to park a 22ft travel trailer for a couple of days. I want to have some time to explore but I can only find spots to park overnight unless I want to pay ridiculous prices. If someone is willing to let me park on their property, I would gladly feed you or...