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12-28-2006, 05:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Unsolicited free advice
Newbies, I would suggest getting the book; 'The Next Exit'
One of the most used tools we carry, Interstates are what it tracks, tells you what services, if any, are at the mile marker, or next exit you come to, the type of station, (Diesel or not) hamburgler places, and where the rest stops are.
You will treasure the book, as we do. 
Ozz
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12-28-2006, 05:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 306
M.O.C. #6586
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Ditto - use it all the time - also "Mountain Directory" - we have the edition for the Eleven Western States -
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12-28-2006, 11:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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We use The Next Exit all the time and highly recommend it.
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12-28-2006, 11:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Liberty Lake
Posts: 2,310
M.O.C. #6088
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Great suggestion Ozz. I know the DW will really appreciate where the next rest area is.
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12-28-2006, 12:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,042
M.O.C. #5329
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Yep.. saved our bacon more than once. I wouldn't be without it.
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12-28-2006, 12:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cooper
Posts: 1,230
M.O.C. #3029
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Great book, suggest anyone that runs the interstate have one, especially when pulling a rig.
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12-29-2006, 07:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 217
M.O.C. #2840
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Great book when you are on an interstate highway.
Laura
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12-29-2006, 08:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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Good info used prior to getting our GPS
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01-02-2007, 04:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sulphur Springs
Posts: 748
M.O.C. #2220
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I just bought the new Microsoft Street And Trips with GPS. $107.00 at Sams Club. Will not travel without it again. RT click on the mouse at the point GPS tells you where you are at select find nearby places and Campgrounds, Gas stations and resturants are shown. You can set the filters as to how much it shows. Voice step by step navigation. Love it. It has helped me so much on this trip.
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01-02-2007, 01:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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truckdoc
How is the volume on the sound of 2007??? 2006 was awful, could not hear it without the use of a set of headphones. Al and I were just wondering about this today!
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01-02-2007, 02:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Cypress
Posts: 333
M.O.C. #6121
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Thanks Ozz, I was not aware of the book. I will look for it the next time I'm out.
James
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01-02-2007, 03:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Naples
Posts: 658
M.O.C. #4049
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Sits right in the middle of the front seat when we are on the road! Wouldn't be without it!!
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01-02-2007, 04:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Thanks Ozz,
Just picked one up through Amazon.com. I got the Dec 2006 edition, but looks like it's 4-6 weeks out for delivery.
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01-03-2007, 03:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Cool Beans. You will love it.
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01-06-2007, 05:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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We use the Next Exit for interstates and the Truckers Friend for US highways. I see there's now an RV version of that called RV'ers Friend or something like that.
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01-07-2007, 02:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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I think they should update the contents to include overhead clearances and ease of access to fuel for us 'High boys'
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01-07-2007, 06:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Ozz, Motor Carriers Atlas has that info.
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01-07-2007, 10:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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In regards to "The Next Exit". Went to Barnes and Noble and they still had the 2006 edition on their shelves. The kind lady checked the computer and said the 07 edition didni't ship until December. This was four days ago In Jan DUH!!!
The 2007 edition is available NOW. Don't be mislead by "clerks who know not what the are saying"!!!!!!!!!!
Phil P.
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