4 week Cross country camping trip Detroit-San Diego

[michigancamper]

searching places we haven't heard of it is one thing we have been doing for the past couple years, but didn't even think about it using it as a way to compile destinations for our trip.

Whats the best method/software for planning out the trip - meaning so we'll have an idea of where we'll be for campgrounds where we need to make reservations..? I used to use Microsoft streets and maps and you can plan your route, including how many days you were staying over, but with a MAC and Windows 7 computer in the house - the software is old and unusable. I've tried Google, Yahoo, the mapping on this site, but havent come across similar software. not looking to nail our trip down the minute, but for planning purposes when it comes to locations that may require reservations now, and not last minute.

thanks again !

[Mark Sedenquist]

Have you used the "Draw Circles" tool on the Map Center. It's an excellent way to see what cities/towns are your likely stopping places on any road trip. Armed with that information, I'd use one of the campground directories (or you can use the online versions) to start to narrow down which campgrounds you like.

I like the format of the Frommer's directory

Woodall's is the one I usually prefer to use though.

[glc]

Microsoft Streets & Trips should run fine on Windows 7.

[michigancamper]

Microsoft Streets & Trips should run fine on Windows 7.

even though its not formatted for windows 7?

[glc]

If you have a copy, install it.

As a matter of fact, version 2008 and newer *requires* Vista or 7, it won't run on XP and earlier.

[michigancamper]

If you have a copy, install it.

As a matter of fact, version 2008 and newer *requires* Vista or 7, it won't run on XP and earlier.

our copy isnt that new..LOL its 2005. Tried to install last night but it just kept spinning when it was trying to copy the files. Being that its 7 years old - time for an upgrade, which is really no big deal.

thanks for the help GLC!

[michigancamper]

crazy question.. :D

On a travel trailer, I take it the fridge can run off the generator while on the road??

[Midwest Michael]

I'm not an expert on the topic, but I'm pretty sure you typically want to run the fridge off of your LP tanks while actually on the road.

[michigancamper]

ah you know what - I think you might be right. Trying to remember what we did when we rented the RV a few years ago.

[glc]

If you like S&T and you have a Windows 7 PC, the list price for the current version is $40 - but you can buy previous editions (such as 2010) online for as little as $15.

I'm still running 2007 - because I still run XP.