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03-29-2015, 09:55 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1986 25' Sovereign
Cincinnati
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 98
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apps for finding trailer campgrounds and gas stations
Getting ready for our first trip (out to tahoe)with our new to us '86 sovereign, wanted suggestions on apps for figuring out camping opportunities and also an app for finding location of gas stations (diesel). Thanks in advance.
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03-29-2015, 10:10 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Allstays seems popular.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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03-29-2015, 10:15 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
sequim
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 301
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RVParky
Gas Buddy
both work extremely well no matter where you travel. good part about both is the ability to type in a location and come up with the information, in advance.
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03-29-2015, 10:23 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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I second Gas Buddy. It's fantastic, sign up for a free account today and install the app on your smartphone.
I can't comment on the RV park, we use the laptop the day before we travel to determine where we're targeting for the night. We like state parks where we can find them. Most should be open or opening soon.
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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03-29-2015, 10:47 AM
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New Member
1973 31' Sovereign
wolfforth
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 4
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Try gasbuddy.com
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03-29-2015, 10:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 25' Sovereign
Cincinnati
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 98
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Thanks all. Richw46,do you use the state gov website to locate state parks? How do you check if a site is availableb?
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03-29-2015, 10:57 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2009 28' International
Pacific Palisades
, California
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 436
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Gas buddy for sure to find diesel!
We figure out how far we want to go, then dial in locations of towns that look right using our iOS maps app (Google maps does well for this,too.) once we've determined a few potential stopping places, we Google the areas/towns to see what attractions might be around (great hikes/gardens/museums--whatever floats your land yacht). At the same time, we Google RV parks and read thru reviews.
If there are state parks available, we often prefer then to commercial parks because they will almost always be less expensive, will definitely not have permanent residents (not necessarily a negative, but sometimes) and usually have good hiking trails and things to see.
Have fun!
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03-29-2015, 10:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 28' Excella
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 883
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Love RVParky but a new one has come up that consolidates many things..Campendium! Love it.
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03-29-2015, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB International
Trent Woods
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,120
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I have yet to find anything as thorough and useful as Allstays. I have it on my phone, Chromebook, and desktop PC.
Larry
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03-29-2015, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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All Stays Camp and RV is my very favorite campground app. I mostly use Forest Service and State and National Parks and it is very good and up to date with them. Modest cost (like $5 or $10 now) but well worth the money.
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03-29-2015, 11:21 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB International
Farmville
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 73
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Reserve America for State and National Parks. Good Sam has a good app as well. It includes non-Good Sam Parks.
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2014 27FB International (WBCCI # 5327)
VA Plate: SOJOUNR
2013 Ford F-150 XLT Super Cab (Silver)
VA Plate: WYO2VA
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03-29-2015, 11:30 AM
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New Member
1991 32' Excella
Amarillo
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1
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Reply
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ssmookler
Getting ready for our first trip (out to tahoe)with our new to us '86 sovereign, wanted suggestions on apps for figuring out camping opportunities and also an app for finding location of gas stations (diesel). Thanks in advance. |
Try ALLSTAYS
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03-29-2015, 11:47 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 411
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Gas Buddy was mentioned, particularly for diesel. I also use the Pilot app. While they may not always be the cheapest, they accommodate RV's very well. You may need to be a Good Sam member to get it, but they also offer a 3 cents per gallon discount. I generally will use Allstars, Good Sam, or KOA apps to find campgrounds.
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03-29-2015, 11:55 AM
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demijac
2014 27' FB Classic
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 202
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Allstays is best. It has a powerful filter that lets you hone in on just about any kind of campground. Doesn't have a filter for gas stations but does that you filter for all the big truck stop chains which sell diesel, are easy to get in and out of and which sell decent highway coffee.
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03-29-2015, 11:58 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Montgomery
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13
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AllStays has a wealth of information about campgrounds, service stations and businesses of interest to campers.
GasBuddy is great for comparing gas prices.
Waze is a Google product that activity updates road conditions as you travel.
All three of these apps are worth looking at.
Sent from my iPad using Airstream Forums
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03-29-2015, 12:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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03-29-2015, 12:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 20' Safari
Tunnel Hill
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 291
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I use rvparkreviews to find campgrounds and read reviews. I use the good sam site to compare their ratings of the campgrounds. I don't know if rvparkreviews has an aap as I'm not a smart phone user.
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03-29-2015, 12:53 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Palestine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 106
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I use All Stays. It can be a little cumbersome, but I find a lot of good info.
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WBCCI #31443
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I've spent my life leading folks astray."
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03-29-2015, 01:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2018 33' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 518
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I also like Passport America. Plus you get 50% off daily rates.
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03-29-2015, 01:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vero Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 695
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One more vote for AllStays. ReserveAmerica and Recreation.gov for most state and federal park reservations respectively. Some states (e.g. Montana, SD) use their own system, but you can find that in AllStays
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