Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast19 Feb 2020

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  - Out of date app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/

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