Jul-12-2016 07:03 AM
Jul-13-2016 08:19 AM
Matt_Colie wrote:tev123 wrote:Matt_Colie wrote:
Tony,
You have hit squarely on the value of self contained travel.
You need to get on line to RVParky and the other resources. There are lots of possibilities.
In a few states, the highway rest areas have signs posted as you mentioned. We have crashed in those a number of times and never been bothered. Most states do not have such rules. But then there is either Kentucky or Tennessee that plowed in most of the highway rest stops.
There are always alternatives to campgrounds. Learn to work the resources that are available on-line or by smartphone.
Matt
Thanks Matt.
Agree and will do. One thing that crippled us and did not account for in our trip is that as soon as we crossed into Canada, we were without cell data and research online was only possible when on wifi (or by paying exorbitant cell data charges to AT&T);
Oh they do get you, don't they....
So, if you are not traveling with a laptop, think about it. When you do, get Street Atlas (w/a GPS is good) and then go to Discovery Owners and collect the overlays. Learn to load them up and now you don't even need cribbed WiFi to get some good information. Their Canada stuff is less good than the US side, but it beats the hell out of nothing.
As you can tell, there is a lot of negative response for those of us that don't like to waste money on what is only a place to sleep. As you gain experience, you will find that there are many more places to catch a nap than you might have anticipated.
Oh, you will need a little inverter to run the laptop from the house battery and don't run it too long when the main engine is not live. They are usually about 5amps, the same as taillights.
Second Oh, When we travel in Canada we do our best to do all exchanges in $ca. It saves a lot of problems. Do your best to not re-enter the US at the Ambassador Bridge. Customs there is the most annoying I have ever been through.
Safe Travel
Matt
Jul-13-2016 08:03 AM
tev123 wrote:Matt_Colie wrote:
Tony,
You have hit squarely on the value of self contained travel.
You need to get on line to RVParky and the other resources. There are lots of possibilities.
In a few states, the highway rest areas have signs posted as you mentioned. We have crashed in those a number of times and never been bothered. Most states do not have such rules. But then there is either Kentucky or Tennessee that plowed in most of the highway rest stops.
There are always alternatives to campgrounds. Learn to work the resources that are available on-line or by smartphone.
Matt
Thanks Matt.
Agree and will do. One thing that crippled us and did not account for in our trip is that as soon as we crossed into Canada, we were without cell data and research online was only possible when on wifi (or by paying exorbitant cell data charges to AT&T);
Jul-12-2016 11:43 AM
Jul-12-2016 11:41 AM
Tripalot wrote:tev123 wrote:Jebby14 wrote:
complaining about $30 for electric and water hookups on a river makes me laugh
ha! yes, I guess I am a newbie... 🙂
maybe a little sour because it was supposed to be $C30 (Canadian) which is less than $30 but we got the US$ charge....
Sounds like you did not do your homework before coming to Canada.
You should have had some Canadian money (although not always necessary but certainly a courtesy when in a foreign country and to get the best exchange rate) and you should have checked into cell coverage beforehand as well. Next time you will know.
Jul-12-2016 11:38 AM
tev123 wrote:Jebby14 wrote:
complaining about $30 for electric and water hookups on a river makes me laugh
ha! yes, I guess I am a newbie... 🙂
maybe a little sour because it was supposed to be $C30 (Canadian) which is less than $30 but we got the US$ charge....
Jul-12-2016 11:37 AM
Jul-12-2016 11:20 AM
Jebby14 wrote:
complaining about $30 for electric and water hookups on a river makes me laugh
Jul-12-2016 09:25 AM
Jebby14 wrote:
complaining about $30 for electric and water hookups on a river makes me laugh
Jul-12-2016 09:16 AM
Jul-12-2016 08:23 AM
djgarcia wrote:
Class B van questions:
It is not clear what your idea/plan of RVing is??? never use campgrounds, some times, what is your plan for toliet, water, propane needs? Rest areas, Walmart parking lots are used by some RVers overnight but IMHO these areas are less than ideal for a number of reasons but primarly for security reasons. Yes there are many RVers who disagree and for a number of reasons choose these areas primarily for money costs which make sense but it is just not my choice. My opinion is not intended to be judgmental of others. Rest areas are intended to be used for resting for a short period of time, not for overnight. Many Wallmart's do not allow overnight parking as the result of some who have in the past been inconsiderate.
Jul-12-2016 08:21 AM
Matt_Colie wrote:
Tony,
You have hit squarely on the value of self contained travel.
You need to get on line to RVParky and the other resources. There are lots of possibilities.
In a few states, the highway rest areas have signs posted as you mentioned. We have crashed in those a number of times and never been bothered. Most states do not have such rules. But then there is either Kentucky or Tennessee that plowed in most of the highway rest stops.
There are always alternatives to campgrounds. Learn to work the resources that are available on-line or by smartphone.
Matt
Jul-12-2016 08:14 AM
Jul-12-2016 08:12 AM
Jul-12-2016 08:11 AM