Overnight rest stops at Loves

As far as a non-mushy surface for RVs, around here we use a lot of caliche...in fact this place literally has several truck loads of it as an all-weather surface for the 'parking lot' and the 'driveway'...and a portion of the RV spots. 

Originally posted by podwerkz Yep I'm a host on Boondockers Welcome....I've met some interesting people!

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

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

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.