I tried the marina in Oceanside, and was advised to leave by a live-aboard yachtswoman.  She told me the marina was like a VERY small town where everyone knew everyone else's business, and I wouldn't pass for long, if at all.  It might be just there, though.

 --- On Tue 08/19, Christensen < populuxe@QWICS.COM > wrote:
From: Christensen [mailto: populuxe@QWICS.COM]
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 22:38:38 -0500
Subject: Re: urban stealth camping..

heard some guys will leave curtains open and sleep on floor, as to not draw<br>attention of anybody even in the van.  I've looked at my floor and don't<br>know if I could do it.<br><br>Use open brown shopping bags up against the window on the westy counter top<br>to block one side.<br><br>Have always wanted to try staying at a small marina.  Other boaters bring<br>big r.v.'s there--at least I think they have a boat.  Should be easy w/<br>westy<br><br>chris c<br>el grouppo del autobus pilotos<br><br><br>----- Original Message -----<br>From: "John Parson" <bentway@IWON.COM><br>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM><br>Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:38 PM<br>Subject: urban stealth camping..<br><br><br>>   Living in the Westy, I've learned not to pop the top, but rather move<br>stuff around and sleep on the bottom with all the curtains closed when<br>utilizing the free camping spots available in the urban landscape.  I try to<br>find a dark place to park that is unsigned, or at least signed by some<br>unlikely-to-enforce authority, such as the railroad.  Actually, the right of<br>way along RR tracks is an excellent prospect.  I try not to wear a place<br>out, as locals will put up with a night, sometimes even a few days, but they<br>don't want you as a fixture of the neighborhood.<br>>   Anyone else got any urban camping tips?<br>><br>> The Trundler<br>> '82 Westy<br>> '87 Westy<br>><br>><br>><br>> _______________________________________________<br>><br>><br>

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