Finding a place to camp must be a lot easier than finding a place to park overnight in a lorry. I remember my first night out, sleeping across the seats in a small Bedford TK rigid, loaded with doors and window frames. I had done some deliveries in the Stoke area and went off towards North Wales. Come 6pm, where do I park, I didn't know where any of the lorry parks were. I headed off into Nantwich, picked up some food from a shop, and went into a car park in the town centre.
It didn't feel right not going home, I was lost and lonely, how safe would I be what happens if someone bothers me. I drove the lorry into a corner shielded by a hedge on two sides, put newspapers up on the windows on the other two sides, locked myself in and didn't dare get out of the cab. Well, I had to just once, to have a pee. I hardly slept at all that first night.
I can understand why people are nervous about finding a safe place to camp. I haven't done it, not brave enough, preferring to go on a proper camp site.
ilona