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Plenty of Walmarts still allow overnighting. I've personally stayed in at least 50--if not more--different Walmart parking lots (in my RV, not in my car) and I love it! Looking forward to your Walmart write-up Jill. 
Erin Lehn Floresca
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Nice book review, by the way! Makes me want to read it, it's got a nice price. Now, if I just had a Kindle...
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Thanks, Erin. Do you have a walmart write up? We should both do that and link to each other. PS - You can download the kindle app for free on your desktop or laptop computer. i use my iphone as a kindle with the free app. No one ever has to actually buy a kindle to read ebooks. Also, the dude is selling the book in paper form as well. I guess I should make a note of that in the article.
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The movie about the girl living in the Wal-Mart - are you thinking of "Where The Heart Is"? It starred Natalie Portman and she gave birth in the Wal-Mart where she was camping out?
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How safe is it to stay overnight in a Walmart parking lot?
Not to be funny at all, but I used to work as a cashier for one in Orlando, Florida and the cameras in their parking lot was NEVER on (lol).
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Angela, Walmart is safe enough for overnighting if you are smart about it. There is a level of patrolling done usually by both security details and the police. Ones that are open 24 hours have in and out traffic with less potential for crime. You will want to park with your door (if in an RV)facing the store front, for more visibility. Lock your windows and doors (or just crack the windows). And if something feels "off" follow your instincts and get out. Not all Wallies allow for overnighting - there are websites that track which ones are legal and which ones will give you trouble.
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Jeanne, yes, that is the movie. I like how she used it as a home - sleeping bags, tents, clothes, workout machines, food. It's a neat idea to think about.
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I guess I am skeptical because I worked as a cashier for them years ago and saw too much. I tell folks not to look for them to be safe. So many women have gotten raped right there in the parking lot, broad daylight and when the cops ask for the security tape - there was none. I worked for them 2 years and would always check out the parking lot before stepping out. Just be aware of the fact that alot of Walmarts do not have real security. Oh, you will find this funny. One night the security guard's personal car got broken into and they took his expensive stereo system. And guess where his very expensive car was parked? Yep, right in front of a security camera(lol) which was not being monitored. Anyway, thanks for the tips Jilly  Angela, Walmart is safe enough for overnighting if you are smart about it. There is a level of patrolling done usually by both security details and the police. Ones that are open 24 hours have in and out traffic with less potential for crime. You will want to park with your door (if in an RV)facing the store front, for more visibility. Lock your windows and doors (or just crack the windows). And if something feels "off" follow your instincts and get out. Not all Wallies allow for overnighting - there are websites that track which ones are legal and which ones will give you trouble.
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jeez Angela! it sounds like it's very unsafe at that Walmart.  I've used Walmart with ease in many places. I also use a lot of truck stops. I actually feel safer with all those trucks around me, even though it can be loud.
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LOL, the truck stop sounds like an excellent option for me = I never worked at one jeez Angela! it sounds like it's very unsafe at that Walmart. I've used Walmart with ease in many places. I also use a lot of truck stops. I actually feel safer with all those trucks around me, even though it can be loud.
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