012 Parking Spot Apps, CarPlay, 12v Microwave, Enchanted Highway, YMCA of the Rockies

In this episode, we explain how to find places to park, talk about a 12v microwave oven, review Apple CarPlay, take a trip down the Enchanted Highway and invite you to visit YMCA of the Rockies

• Parking Apps and Ideas
  
  • Park n Ride - found in many towns
  
  
  • Free Campsites - some towns have free camping to attract tourists
  
  
  • BLM - Bureau of Land Management has land you can camp on
  
  
  • Walmart - Legendary parking spot, but there are cautions
  
  
  • Cracker Barrel - Have some food, stay the night
  
  
  • Cabellas - Dump stations with purchase, and parking
  
  
  • Camping World - some even provide free power
  
  
  • Casinos - all different, but they want you
  
  
  • Military sites -  if you're military, you have a lot of options
  
  
  • APPs
    
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      AllStays
      
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        Highly rated
        
      
      
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        Nice maps, hybrid, satellite
        
      
      
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        Each aspect costs more money
        
      
      
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        Dump Stations
        
      
      
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        Military
        
      
      
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        Rest Stops
        
      
      
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        Walmart
        
      
      
      
      
    
    
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      iOverlander
      
    
    
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      Some great spots
      
    
    
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      Out of date app
      
    
    
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      Missing some obvious places
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Park4Night
    
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      Very nice app
      
    
    
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      Very little content for US - much better in UK
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    freecampsites.net
    
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      No app needed
      
    
    
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      Requires internet
      
    
    
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      Missing some places
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Campendium
    
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      Professional app
      
    
    
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      Many different sites of interest
      
    
    
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      Annoying log in requirement, not free
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    RV Parky
    
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      Good quantity of reviews
      
    
    
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      Nice interface
      
    
    
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      Does trip planning
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Wikicamps
    
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      $1.99
      
    
    
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      Different app for different countries (Australia, New Zealand)
      
    
    
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      Download maps to work offline
      
    
    
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      Doesn’t include Walmart, Cracker Barrel, Rest Areas
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

• TALES FROM THE ROAD: North Dakota has an "Enchanted Highway." We take a trip down it and find what's at the end. 
  
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchanted_Highway
  
  
  
  

• PRODUCT REVIEW: Apple CarPlay
  
  • Want to text and drive safely? Apple CarPlay can help, and do a whole lot more.  
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• PRODUCT REVIEW: Power Hunt 12v Microwave Oven
  
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    • This microwave is designed to work well in vehicles.
    
    
    • http://www.roadtrucker.com/12-volt-microwave-wavebox/12-volt-microwave.htm
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• A PLACE TO VISIT: YMCA of the Rockies
  
  • It may say "Y," but you'll say "Wow!"
  
  
  • https://ymcarockies.org/