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09-27-2018, 09:55 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chanteau
State: Arizona
Posts: 113
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Finding RV parks as you travel
I’m wondering what everyone uses to choose RV parks to overnight in as you travel. AAA is no help, we’ve been using a free app on our iPhone called Park Adviser. What are you all using?
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09-27-2018, 10:26 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 95
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We use goggle, Good Sam, Passport America and then check out the park on RV Park Reviews.
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09-27-2018, 10:53 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
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ParkAdvisor app has proven to be a jewel for me and my "first look"...non biased data. Passport America is OK but too many exclusions...most just list to get their name in the news...but they address your question..quick overnight locations during the week. Good Sam is OK but very biased and doesn't include a lot of fuel and campground locations.
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09-27-2018, 11:47 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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The first place I always look is RV Park Reviews - Trusted Reviews of Campgrounds & RV Parks they even have an app. Its like the yelp of campground reviews.
Note, however, its run by the same people as the Thor forums here (you'll see it is advertised quite a bit around the site). I'm affiliated with neither, however, just a happy user of both.
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09-27-2018, 11:56 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good Sam and KOA; that's where we start the process...
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09-27-2018, 12:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chanteau
State: Arizona
Posts: 113
THOR #12515
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I forgot to say that we use Good Sam and KOA as well, but KOA only shows KOA which we’ve found are for the most part are pretty good campgrounds, although we’ve run across a few that were questionable. We really like the way that Park Adviser populates a map of campgrounds you can choose from to read the reviews on.
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09-27-2018, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.4
State: Iowa
Posts: 794
THOR #4488
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikeroe66
I’m wondering what everyone uses to choose RV parks to overnight in as you travel. AAA is no help, we’ve been using a free app on our iPhone called Park Adviser. What are you all using?
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If you are just wanting to over night and don't need amenities of a campground, check out the app called "Overnight RV Parking". It shows locations that permit overnight stays, such as Walmart, Cracker Barrel, rest areas, etc.
When planning an extended stay, I use Good Sam's planner, Google, and state and federal campgrounds on Reverve America and recreation.gov.
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09-27-2018, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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google maps on my phone.... easy, mobile, take it with you, use it anywhere... zoom in on 'birds eye view' to see the park, etc... so easy.
go to any 'area' or region you think you'd like to search for your night's stay - input 'campground' or 'rv park', and watch all the pinpoints show you different option - zoom out to see more, zoom in to see more details, and sometimes even more options that don't show up on 'regional' views. Click on a pin to see info, go the website, or call...
never used anything else in 85,000 miles and 4 years all over the country...sometimes you'd be surprised how many campgrounds and rv parks, even small regional and city 'free' or low cost parks that would never show up anywhere else... especially since many of them don't advertise or have websites. : )
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09-27-2018, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chanteau
State: Arizona
Posts: 113
THOR #12515
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Although probably worth it you have pay an annual fee to use OvernightRVparking
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09-27-2018, 12:49 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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"OvernightRVparking"?
Did you mean to say: "WalMart parking lot"?
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09-27-2018, 12:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chanteau
State: Arizona
Posts: 113
THOR #12515
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Yes many, not all Walmart’s allow overnight parking of campers. They say it encourages the people to shop at their store
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09-27-2018, 01:04 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I'm good with that!
Pull in to their lot, go buy a steak and some adult beverages....
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-27-2018, 01:16 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-27-2018, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Axis 25.2
State: Florida
Posts: 163
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We use the parkadivsor app. We've had great luck with it. It gives you locations, reviews, direct link to phone reservations, navigation and their web site. They also have a filter for Walmarts, costcos, gas stations, state parks, federal parks, private parks, koas, you name. You can't ask for more.
It really helped alot having navigation to the RV park and knowing exactly where the Walmart was on the way for groceries.
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09-27-2018, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,914
THOR #1589
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We have benefited greatly from www.overnightRVparking.com It is subscription, $25/year. They give you extra weeks for updating older reports or adding new locations.
We also use apps RVParky and AllStaysCampandRV
Forget AAA, they are focused on auto travel.
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09-27-2018, 10:39 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Sunshine
I love your signature: it reminds me of something my Grampa Denman once told me.
"We learn good judgement through our experiences; which often come from Bad judgement".
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-27-2018, 11:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,914
THOR #1589
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Hey Bob-
Thanks. I have a few grandkids of my own. My sig morphs over time, much like your avatar. The quote I like best is "Lessons are repeated until learned!"
Sorry, we're
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Life is better when you cry a little, laugh a lot, and are thankful for everything you've got!
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09-28-2018, 01:19 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New York
Posts: 6
THOR #12425
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Best App is "Camp & RV" cost a couple $s but terrific filters
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09-28-2018, 10:32 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Thanks for that tip!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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10-10-2018, 03:53 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Alaska
Posts: 33
THOR #13320
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Download the IOS app “ALLStays” they have several apps. Very useful.
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