Here are a few examples from the book:
1 Plan your route in advance.
Spend time planning your route before you get behind the wheel, so you are familiar with the route and the best roads to take. This can save you time on travel days and ensure a safer and less stressful drive. The larger the RV, the more important advance trip planning becomes, since the consequences are higher and it's not as easy to get out of a tricky situation! Proper planning and preparation pay off-literally!
2 Don't over plan your trip.
Allow time and space for serendipity and surprises along the way. If you are too rigid in your planning, you lose the ability to adapt or accept unexpected invitations and opportunities.
3 Carry these essential paper books.
For excellent guidance when doing RV route planning, use highly recommended print resources like the latest edition of Road Atlas (by Rand McNally), The Next Exit, Mountain Directory East, and Mountain Directory West and keep them in your RV. Having print books will come in handy if you don't have Internet access or your phone battery dies.
4 Get an RV-specific GPS unit.
Invest in an RV-specific GPS and program it with your RV height, weight, length, and number of propane tanks. It will provide more accuracy and safety than Google Maps or Apple Maps (both designed for cars). No GPS is perfect, so use it but don't trust it blindly. You still need to pay attention to road signs along the way.
5 Find free overnight parking.
Break up long drives at free overnight parking locations where it is allowed. Find them using the AllStays app (pay for the pro version-it's worth it!) with the overnight free parking filter turned on to find Walmart parking lots, truck stops, Cracker Barrel and Cabela's locations that may allow you to stay.
