EPISODE · Feb 19, 2020 · 33 MIN
012 Parking Spot Apps, CarPlay, 12v Microwave, Enchanted Highway, YMCA of the Rockies
from Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast · host Jeff Wagg
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hybrid, satellite Each aspect costs more money Dump Stations Military Rest Stops Walmart iOverlander Some great spots Out of date app Missing some obvious places Park4Night Very nice app Very little content for US - much better in UK freecampsites.net No app needed Requires internet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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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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