Using the parking when stopping and leaving the car, particularly with automatic vehicles like your Spaceships campervan, is a wise practice.

Before transitioning the gear box into park, initiate the stop with the brake pedal, engage the parking brake, then shift into park. This method ensures that your vehicle's weight is supported by the parking brake rather than the transmission, aiding in the transmission's longevity. As the old saying goes, it's always better to be safe than sorry.