For the most part...I do just fine. There are times I am out of luck...but I just roll further down the trail, and take the next opportunity. It is easier if you look for a spot 5am-6pm.
When it's busy, I can circle a lot several times...in hopes for an opening...and sometimes one spot will give (persistence can pay-off)....or you can get creative, long as you are not blocking off someone else.
It really helps if you know your routes and what spots are most likely to be good for you. I have also found it's the most popular and large TS's that are packed full. Many of the small "unknown" TS's will have a spot or two. (Invest in a TS location guiide)
Guy's that can't back for sheit...or wiggle in small places will not go to the dirt hole lots. But then they also are the ones who can only pull straight in...and closest to the Buffet...and you will also notice...they angle so they are taking up more than one spot...or like to pull so far forward...their neighbor has to go crazy trying to pull out around these dickweeds. :roll: :lol:
Overall...I usually always do just fine...or I am very lucky? I am running over 3k miles every week, and I'm everywhere...so I'm not just talking about parking in upstate North Dakota. :?
80% of the time I am parking at a Truck Stop. I love my Truck Stops.
Even the crappy ones. :lol: