GSParker Report post Posted September 6, 2020 We are new members and recently ordered the 10th Edition Road Atlas, which is a great product! We were wondering about how to use the information about the campgrounds for Big Rigs, which are labeled B on the maps. We found the information about the FMCA campgrounds, but we also need more information about campgrounds which are big rig friendly. Is there a listing or directory of those labeled B? Maybe we missed it. Thank you for your help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Welcome to the forum. We use several apps to check out places to stay. When in doubt just call. There is no governing body that polices what the places say. My fav is a place near Watkins Glen a couple years ago (I can't find the name right now). They had Big Rig Friendly all over their site. When I called and asked they said "Yes we are Big Rig Friendly we can handle rigs all the way to 30'. We didn't stay there. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 7, 2020 I've been told, "they don't make coaches over 41 foot!" 3 weeks ago, in Utah...We never assume, just call at least you don't have to look for a pay phone anymore! 😂 We also carry the Truckers Atlas...really saves on low underpasses & helps to find Truck Stop's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txtiger Report post Posted September 7, 2020 You can also go on campgroundreviews.com and look at an area or specific campground by name and see the info about the campground, reviews and a link to the campgrounds website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted September 8, 2020 Good to remember that some campgrounds printed their advertising literature decades ago and are still using the original batch. When a campground said it was 'big-rig friendly" 40 years ago, things were decidedly different than today. Always good to check if you have a "big rig". Even with our 35-foot coach, there have been some really tight places which claimed to be "big rig friendly". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted September 8, 2020 For years there have been discussions on what the definitions of big is. It all depends on who is answering the question. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docj Report post Posted September 8, 2020 2 hours ago, hermanmullins said: For years there have been discussions on what the definitions of big is. It all depends on who is answering the question. IMHO the driving skills of the person making the comment have a lot to do with it, also. And whether or not they are the kind of RVer who goes nuts when tree branches touch their vehicles! As an admin of CampgroundReviews.com I've seen plenty of people complain about places I've been to and where I've had no problems with my 40' MH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Foretravel, Newell, Prevost, MCI, and several others can be 45 feet. Anything over 40 feet is considered a big rig RV. https://www.big-rigs-rv.com/Home.html Edited September 9, 2020 by kaypsmith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Yep and the 45 is chassis length...mine is 47' 4", that includes front cap & end cap! My AC Tradition was the same! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, docj said: IMHO the driving skills of the person making the comment have a lot to do with it, also. And whether or not they are the kind of RVer who goes nuts when tree branches touch their vehicles! As an admin of CampgroundReviews.com I've seen plenty of people complain about places I've been to and where I've had no problems with my 40' MH. There is a BIG difference in touching and leaving scratches in the paint all down the side. Why would you not keep the branches cleared out if your are catering to RVs? Most are about the same height and width so that should be pretty simple to keep brush and limbs cleared out so they don't touch/drag on the RV. So tell me how driving skills can compensate for a poorly maintained RV park. Bill Edited September 9, 2020 by WILDEBILL308 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted September 9, 2020 I looked a couple years back at the FMCA Atlas with the thought of buying it. At the time and still do have the "Truckers Atlas" sold by Walmart which was by far superior to the FMCA product. In the front, it has a sizeable and lengthy section of information related to by state, of weight, low overpasses, restricted bridges and the like. Print on the pages is considerably larger and many of the maps are multiple pages like that of Texas which are 4 pages and then the city maps took up another several pages. Even small states like Utah are a lotted 2 pages. All major and secondary highways/roads are marked as to being big rig friendly. Is the new Truckers Atlas from FMCA done in this manner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) I saw a book from these folks somewhere, anyway it looked pretty useful; https://www.big-rigs-rv.com/Home.html Edited September 9, 2020 by jleamont Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Are you thinking of the Motor Carrier's Atlas? Best reference I've seen for big rigs, but has nothing specific to RVs. Great for things like weight and height restrictions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSParker Report post Posted September 12, 2020 Thanks everyone for the replies. We have been in a poor reception area for the last few days. We have a 40 ft Foretravel u320. I think it will probably be best just to ask and be cautious even then. The atlas just had a lot of places labeled as big rig friendly, but no way to identify. I suppose the intent was to let the user know that that were places like that in the area. Appreciate all of the help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted September 12, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 10:55 AM, richard5933 said: Are you thinking of the Motor Carrier's Atlas? Best reference I've seen for big rigs, but has nothing specific to RVs. Great for things like weight and height restrictions. Well, I clicked on the link in Joe's post and viola! Serving the RV community since 2001 with a user friendly spiral bound guide - 500 pages, lays flat, quality paper and large print. All parks personally visited by the authors. Also included are satellite views of all the parks along with Google Map features embedded. This for some reason looks like it has something intended for RV'rs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted September 12, 2020 Anyone know if they have an app? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted September 13, 2020 I'm an online member, and I see no app avaiable, but the online version can be viewed from any device that has an internet connection. It is geared for 40 feet and higher but you can search for smaller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 13, 2020 I think I have the book, the authors live in Kerrville or Frederiksburg...I did not like it. It gave site # in each park that was bad and those that was "Big Rig!" Most of those parks, I would not bother calling unless I was caught in a bad storm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted September 13, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 11:55 AM, richard5933 said: Are you thinking of the Motor Carrier's Atlas? Best reference I've seen for big rigs, but has nothing specific to RVs. Great for things like weight and height restrictions. FWIW, Rand McNally has their 2021 Motor Carriers Road Atlas on sale for $14.96. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooksr Report post Posted April 5, 2021 On 9/8/2020 at 11:22 AM, docj said: "As an admin of CampgroundReviews.com ..." Hi Doc, I sent a question to support at CR and haven't heard back yet. I'll ask it here so others can benefit ... I subscribed yesterday for $49 and got access to campgroundreviews.com, 2 other websites and a cellphone app. You get a lot for your money! There seems to be some common information/data in the 4 choices. Can you offer advice on when to use one vs. the other? Campground Reviews (PC) RVTripWizard (PC) RVLife (PC) RV Life (iPhone app) Thanks, Brooks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
