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The good: I have an email from someone at CLC, confirming that the card permits a 24 hr stay - if you check in at 1900, that's your checkout time. This is very good news, though I anticipate desk clerks being unaware of, it so will print out the email. Cause I want my money's worth! (And I hate getting up at the crack of noon. )
The bad: what I was saying earlier, is that several desk clerks have told me lately that they don't have an account with the carrier listed on my CheckInn card - apparently, just the card isn't enough, at some places.
The also nice to know in advance: if you get stuck in Bakersfield, California, the Vagabond Inn is a nice place to hang out. My room had a microfridge, (no coffeemaker, but the free breakfast includes a wafflemaker). The pool is small, but has lots of tables with umbrellas & lounge chairs, and the best part: it's surrounded by beautiful roses of every color, and awesome eucalyptus trees - it smells terrific.
They have a shuttle to the Frieghtliner repair place, they accept Comchecks, and they allow pets, too.