Recommendation for good state atlas?

[krisstacy]

Hello,

We are new to RVing, getting ready for our first trip next month (woo hoo!). As there are soooo many different US Atlas books available, any recommendations would be appreciated. I am hopeful to find a nice one that has a full page of the State with Highways and then specific information regarding that state.

Am I dreaming?

Thanks for any information you can provide!

Stacy

[geothom]

I think you would be happy with the FMCA atlas you can check it out at www.fmca.com & you do not have to be a member of fmca to order it. Cost is $14.95 plus $5.95 s&h.

[fixit]

krisstacy
I prefer the " truckers atlas/road map" they are avaliable at any truck stop and contain a wealth of info, that is( to me) very helpful in travling such as low clearance -narrow bridges-weight restricted bridges- restricted roads etc,etc,. the list goes on and on.Not familure with the cost now ,but the last one I bought was about $22.oo. But most helpful is that it is big enough for old guys like me to read. LOL
we have a class A that is right at 12'6" H. I have found roads with as little as 11.3 clearance and avoided them by using this map.OH and yes I do try to stay off the heavely traveled roads we get a better look at this wonderful country we live in
safe travels
fixit

[murffdog]

Wal-Mart Road Atlas, $5.00, can't beat it, just as good as the $20.00 ones. I don't like the FMCA atlas because the map breaks at the coil binding.

[krisstacy]

krisstacy
I prefer the " truckers atlas/road map" they are avaliable at any truck stop and contain a wealth of info, that is( to me) very helpful in travling such as low clearance -narrow bridges-weight restricted bridges- restricted roads etc,etc,. the list goes on and on.Not familure with the cost now ,but the last one I bought was about $22.oo. But most helpful is that it is big enough for old guys like me to read. LOL
we have a class A that is right at 12'6" H. I have found roads with as little as 11.3 clearance and avoided them by using this map.OH and yes I do try to stay off the heavely traveled roads we get a better look at this wonderful country we live in
safe travels
fixit
Thaks for the info, sounds like we will pobably go this way. Our rig is 12'7" - nice to know that we need to look out for the lower bridges...

Thanks again and happy camping!!!!!!!!!

[fixit]

Thaks for the info, sounds like we will pobably go this way. Our rig is 12'7" - nice to know that we need to look out for the lower bridges...

Thanks again and happy camping!!!!!!!!!

you are welcome:o
safe travels
fixit

[dadburnett]

I agree with fixit ... weve traveled in all the lower 48 in our 5th wheel using the truckers atlas picked up at a truck stop. We get a new one every year. We check out the state road restrictions section in the truckers atlas to identify problem areas and with this in mind, refer to our regular atlas as the maps are easier to read.
Safe and plesant journeys!

[eastdon]

Have you considered MicroSoft's Streets and Trips? You can then print your own maps for where you want to go.

[afchap]

We have a large atlas (FMCA's I think ...sent Good Sam's back as print was too small) but have not had it out in probably two years. I always look at where we are going in Microsoft Streets & Trips, and print out any map section I might want for reference while driving. While driving, my primary reference is the dash-top GPS. We have two GPS units, and much prefer the little Garmin to the more expensive Alpine.

[nctom]

Hi,
I would recommend 2 Atlas's. Number one would be the truckers atlas as stated before (can purchase at Flying J) but then would get the Rand McNally Atlas at Walmart. The reason for the second atlas is that it has all Wal-mart stores in it.

We stop often at Wal-mart as we travel from point A-B. Always go in and ask manager if it is OK and he will tell you where to park.
Remember you are PARKING not camping so no chairs out, grilles or awnings out. I normally only put out bedroom slide for sleeping and no other slide. When putting BR slide out it usually is on curbside. However we have slept with slide in.

Good luck and enjoy this great country of ours.

[janetgary]

We love the Good Sam RV Road Atlas. It lists every state and province and also list the campgrounds on the maps.
I also agree with the microsoft trips and streets, if you have a computer.
Another great book is "The Next Exit". You can get it at Camping World and it lists what is at every exit in all the states on the interstates. It is good to have when you want to find Truck stops for Diesel or a Walmart. We love it.
Another publication we like is Casino Camping-RV friendly Casinos by Roundabout publications. www.travelbooksusa.com. Great book listing all the casinos that will let you park your rig at their casino. Just do them a favor and gamble or go have lunch, since they do give you a free place to stay. :D

[millie1040]

We purchased a book called "The Next Exit". It is a great book to have. Everything is listed by state then by highway, interstate, etc.
It tells you what is located at each exit and whether or not it is RV friendly.
Lodging, restaurants, gas, campgrounds, etc.
We use the book all the time and it is really easy to use.

Stay safe and have fun

[utmtman]

We use a truckers atlas we bought an sams club and a tom tom. Between the two they cannot be beat.