As the title suggests Im doing my first night out tomorrow.
not 100% sure where ill be for the night but the run im doing but i know ill be in the Melton Mowbray / rugby area
any tips on things to do/ not do?
Don’t park in a layby wich is’nt set back from the road…You’ll be rocking about for most of the night…So might not get a good kip.
make sure your fuel cap is locked , also cab
Don’t forget to turn lights off 
I have nighted out in Melton Mowbray fella. There is a cracking little industrial estate just near KFC!
Make sure you have a bottle handy for when you wake up at 2am needing a ■■■■■ I tend to use one with a wide neck.
(Not suggesting you don’t!!!). Late edit; There is a Co-op there too, KFC and Co-op are quite literally a 2 min walk away from the ind est.
blue estate:
make sure your fuel cap is locked , also cab
Don’t forget to turn lights off
You’re better off leaving the fuel cap unlocked as it makes more of a mess when they smash it off 
daftvader:
Don’t park in a layby wich is’nt set back from the road…You’ll be rocking about for most of the night…So might not get a good kip.
+1 on that my MAN is 8 years old and rocks as good as a rocking horse on speed
cheers guys. ill be in a rigid (normally drive class 1 dont worry my shlong is long) so i cant even bend the cab from the road and hide behind the trailer.
im 25 so dont worry i can manage a full night without having to ■■■■. really appreciate the tips. thanks guys 
eagerbeaver:
I have nighted out in Melton Mowbray fella. There is a cracking little industrial estate just near KFC!Make sure you have a bottle handy for when you wake up at 2am needing a ■■■■! I tend to use one with a wide neck.
(Not suggesting you don’t!!!). Late edit; There is a Co-op there too, KFC and Co-op are quite literally a 2 min walk away from the ind est.
Same here, the road is snow hill, although from memory when you get to the top road bears left and its no overnight hgv parking there.
^^^^ if you can get in early enough you can blag a spot behind Halfords. Room for six or so arctics down there. 5 min walk to Morissons/pubs/eateries.
tango boy:
blue estate:
make sure your fuel cap is locked , also cab
Don’t forget to turn lights offYou’re better off leaving the fuel cap unlocked as it makes more of a mess when they smash it off
Too true ,and if it’s a Daf just turn the stack pipe fitting a little and bingo .
Don’t fall into the trap of being a stereotypical minger tramper. Park yourself in a Truckstop or services, get a shower, protect your load and diesel. The east mids is bandit country. If your boss won’t pay your parking, make it your last night out for him 
J22 on M1 is a BP
Truck Stop between M1 J18 and M6 J2 on A5
Trucker Cafe between J23A and J24 next to M1 open 24 Hour.
Can recommend all 3
Christ Maoster… I really thought that was a super secret special Beaver spot.
Seems like the world and his wife know about it.
OVLOV JAY:
Don’t fall into the trap of being a stereotypical minger tramper. Park yourself in a Truckstop or services, get a shower, protect your load and diesel. The east mids is bandit country. If your boss won’t pay your parking, make it your last night out for him
You’re right it’s nearly as bad as fakin essex 
eagerbeaver:
Christ Maoster… I really thought that was a super secret special Beaver spot.Seems like the world and his wife know about it.
. Handy for me, it’s only 30 mins from the yard. I’ll check for Beaver tracks next time I’m there and coerce you into buying me a pint!
chainmailguy:
cheers guys. ill be in a rigid (normally drive class 1 dont worry my shlong is long) so i cant even bend the cab from the road and hide behind the trailer.im 25 so dont worry i can manage a full night without having to ■■■■. really appreciate the tips. thanks guys
Rugby truckstop is OK if your early enough, long shlong you say, I’ll be there about 6 ish.
Feel free to post a picture of your truck.
Oh and park at the back in the dark bit, I always do.
In the Melton / rugby area 
, there zb miles apart ,
itll be a Matthew kibble scanny rigid im in but i doubt ill be on a truckstop company dont pay parking. and i aint paying it. but on the off chance i end up there ill come say hello
tango boy:
OVLOV JAY:
Don’t fall into the trap of being a stereotypical minger tramper. Park yourself in a Truckstop or services, get a shower, protect your load and diesel. The east mids is bandit country. If your boss won’t pay your parking, make it your last night out for himYou’re right it’s nearly as bad as fakin essex
Yeah, but I know all the thieves in Essex
dozy:
In the Melton / rugby area
yeah i know they are. but im running from one to the other under close scrutiny from the office as i havnt done a night out before. im guessing theyll say “reyt now youre in rugby call it a night” ect.
ideally ill be able to run out of time in leicester and kip at my cousins house [emoji14]