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11-01-2010, 04:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
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What are your most FAV web sites for travel days
So, Flyin J has a web site (well, last time I looked they did)
I know there are others, but the question of the day, is what are YOUR favorite web sites for days on the road, or pre-planning days.
Google maps??
what else??
please give URL's (hint, URL's tend to make the screen go funky wild wide, so, use the advanced posting methods, not the quick thingy at the bottom of the page, and if you must, highlight the URL, go to SIZE on 4th line where it says FONT, SIZE and COLOR, and reduce that highlighted area to "1")
here is what a small URL will look like:
http://www.reflectionsfromthefence.com/2010/10/proposed-and-hoped-for-trip-trip-of.html
Please do reduce the size of that URL, so the admins and moderators don't hate me! LOL
Looking forward to hearing what sites you favor.
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11-01-2010, 05:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,295
M.O.C. #311
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I have started using MS Street and Trips and it links me to BING Maps
I have used Passport America also.
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11-01-2010, 06:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
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Not a website but I use Trailer Life Campground Directory Navigator as my main tool for planning a trip. Plan my route and I can see what campgrounds are along my route and easily add them as stop-overs. Other websites are AAA, Goodsam, Loves, Bings maps, Flying J, mapQuest, Roadside America, Google and www.sportsmanatlas.com. all of which I use as needed.
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11-01-2010, 07:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Green Valley
Posts: 1,618
M.O.C. #6022
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We always have our copy of "Next Exit" in the truck.
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11-01-2010, 04:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rapid City
Posts: 931
M.O.C. #8757
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Ditto on the Next Exit book!
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11-01-2010, 07:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Apache Junction
Posts: 1,733
M.O.C. #7487
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11-02-2010, 03:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Thanks everyone, keep em coming!
Rich, off topic, I SO LOVE that new graphic of yours! I broke out in a loud and long giggle! I so relate! Back on topic.
Again, thanks for the responses, and yes, Exit is in Big Butt!
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11-19-2010, 10:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
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Carol -
I use multiple tools - Delorme, www.woodallls.com, Next Exit, the CD from the Woodalls book and several Ipad tools. Those include RVParking and RV Companion which are both free after you pay $500 for your Ipad. I also have the spiral Truckers Atlas and a Garmin 1690 with RV park, Dunkin Donut and Low CleArance waypoints added in. But usually I only use those things while I'm driving.
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11-20-2010, 03:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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Steves,
I see you use the Trailer Life Campground Directory Navigator. I ordered the new version coming out in Dec/Jan. The new one supposedly has a GPS feature and you hook up your laptop (USB) to GPS antenna. You can then use the laptop as a navigation tool. Does your version do the same and, if so, have you used it? Comments? Thanks!
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11-20-2010, 05:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Captain Joe,
My OLD OLD version (2007) of Trailer Life program and it says it will use the GPS, however, it did not come with a "hockey puck" as Al calls it, AND, it will not work with the GPS sending unit that I use for Microsoft Streets & Trips.
So, I would need to run two pucks if I want to use both programs that way?? Did not want to go there, so, I use S & T on the GPS, and Trailer Life sans GPS.
I need that 2011 version NOW, and not sure how I am going to manage picking up a copy when we are moving around so much this winter. SIGHHH
Isn't that a nasty problem to have to deal with??
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11-20-2010, 06:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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Carol, I would have it shipped two-day priority to the longest place that you will be staying. If you want, you can have it shipped to me and I will mail it to you when you have a relatively stable location.
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11-21-2010, 08:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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From MapSource (came with my Garmin) I can rightclick and select google maps where it allows me to do a street view of many areas. I've used that to see if we can get into a Walmart parking lot for a grocery stop, for example, and to take a quick look at an rv park we're planning to visit.
I also like to check the weather forecast at our destination as well as current location.
If we're going to be in one place for awhile I'll google to see what attractions, restaurants, etc. are in the area.
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11-21-2010, 10:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Captain Joe
You said and suggested:
"Carol, I would have it shipped two-day priority to the longest place that you will be staying. If you want, you can have it shipped to me and I will mail it to you when you have a relatively stable location."
I sure do appreciate that offer. I can have my daughter-in-lawd do that overnight mail thing if I get desperate enough! LOL
Seriously, that is a nice offer. Thanx
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12-01-2010, 12:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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12-01-2010, 02:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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I like to look and plan the trips using “Google Maps” I really enjoy the close up views especially to get an idea of what I can expect as I go through an area. I know every place can’t be looked at due to the time it would take but it has helped me tremendously in the past. I also use a GPS on the road and I use a campground directory before and during a trip if needed. The GPS and Google Maps pretty much plan out the same route. I also keep a road Atlas handy along with a book called “The Next Exit” I really like the information it has.
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