For decades, Walmart parking lots have been a familiar overnight stop for RVers, van lifers, car dwellers, and other people traveling or living in vehicles. But despite what you may have heard, not every Walmart allows overnight stays.

In this episode of the Road Life Hub podcast, Ruby looks at how Walmart overnight parking actually works, why policies can vary from one location to another, and why a report from another traveler doesn't necessarily mean you have permission to stay tonight.

We’ll also talk about the important difference between parking and camping, why our behavior can affect whether these free overnight options remain available, a ...