jbeliera wrote:
It all depends on whether you just want to wing it or be assured a spot for the days you want. I find that as we plan our trips I line up the route to my destination or the number of places we want to stay Even as you travel getting to a destination you still should make calls. I look at where we want to go the nights in spots to get there and then call the RV campgrounds to to check out my chances of a smooth trip and having a place to stretch out. Even Walmarts are getting to be iffy these days. I know some people don't want to go through all that trouble they want to strike out and take their chances well these days that is just what you are doing. You may not get a site in the places you want to stay. A little planning and a few calls even if it is just for info is always good to know ahead of time in order to have a smooth non climatic experience.
This is definitely a "to each his own" situation. I personally find less stress in doing some planning, knowing where I'm going and where I'm going to stay when I get there. Towing a fifth wheel, I like to know where my fuel stops are going to be ahead of time. Others, especially full-timers, perhaps having to cope with imposed plans and schedules in their "previous lives" may prefer to go without plans and find that more relaxing.
I am more relaxed with planning. Then I am only concentrating on driving from point A to point B.
