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
    • AllStays
      • Highly rated
      • Nice maps, hybrid, satellite
      • Each aspect costs more money
      • Dump Stations
      • Military
      • Rest Stops
      • Walmart
    • iOverlander
    • Some great spots
    • Out of date app
    • Missing some obvious places
  • Park4Night
    • Very nice app
    • Very little content for US - much better in UK
  • freecampsites.net
    • No app needed
    • Requires internet
    • Missing some places
  • Campendium
    • Professional app
    • Many different sites of interest
    • Annoying log in requirement, not free
  • RV Parky
    • Good quantity of reviews
    • Nice interface
    • Does trip planning
  • Wikicamps
    • $1.99
    • Different app for different countries (Australia, New Zealand)
    • Download maps to work offline
    • 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
  • • 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/