The dude (Jim O'Briant) that runs the Yahoo groups regarding the overnight/walmart parking has finally created a map searchable database and web site of this info.
The important thing to note is that the info here (both on the site and what he had in Yahoo Groups) is verified info from actual RV reports. I've played a little with the site so far and IT IS A KEEPER! That is, if you are a frequent overnight parker as opposed to camper.
-- Edited by RVDude at 08:18, 2008-04-07
ahoweth said
07:19 AM Apr 7, 2008
Hey RVDude:
I clicked on the link and my computer came back with "can not find the site" Maybe it is me or my machine. I'll try again later.
-- Edited by ahoweth at 08:20, 2008-04-07
rwarner22 said
10:10 AM Apr 7, 2008
I looked at the demo. Looks like is costs $17.95? How did you check it out without subscribing to it?
Thanks Randy
RVDude said
11:24 AM Apr 7, 2008
ahoweth - Link works correctly, I had a boo boo in it at first.
Yes, the cost is 17.95/year. You can look at what you get using the demo button. The demo randomly selects a zip code and show the actual data. In addition go to the Yahoo Groups (he also is on the walmartrving group) and look at the files section for the collection of state-by-state PDF files. This is the massive start of data that was used to prime the database. With the online web site new updates will post only to the new web site and are coming at a furious pace now that it can be updated online.
If you are a walmart/truck stop/rest area/big box store/county-city RV park/fairgrounds/overnight parker person, the data is verified by personal experience and only then posted on this site. It has never failed me and I frequently do the midnight arrival parking thing fully expecting to be able to if my chosen spot is OK'd in these reports.
As a past contributor of info to his Yahoo Group, I got a few weeks of freebie access.
I have not yet met Jim O'Brient, but in my numerous email dealings with him in the past year or so he is a superb, thorough, and detailed person totally on the level. Thorough and detailed are the key attributes for me on this type of thing.
-- Edited by RVDude at 12:27, 2008-04-07
Loralie said
05:07 PM Apr 7, 2008
Hi..
There is also a pretty good site for finding free and inexpensive overnights that is free to use:
http://www.freecampgrounds.com/
Loralie
OvernightRVParking.com
The important thing to note is that the info here (both on the site and what he had in Yahoo Groups) is verified info from actual RV reports. I've played a little with the site so far and IT IS A KEEPER! That is, if you are a frequent overnight parker as opposed to camper.
-- Edited by RVDude at 08:18, 2008-04-07
I clicked on the link and my computer came back with "can not find the site" Maybe it is me or my machine. I'll try again later.
-- Edited by ahoweth at 08:20, 2008-04-07
Thanks
Randy
Yes, the cost is 17.95/year. You can look at what you get using the demo button. The demo randomly selects a zip code and show the actual data. In addition go to the Yahoo Groups (he also is on the walmartrving group) and look at the files section for the collection of state-by-state PDF files. This is the massive start of data that was used to prime the database. With the online web site new updates will post only to the new web site and are coming at a furious pace now that it can be updated online.
If you are a walmart/truck stop/rest area/big box store/county-city RV park/fairgrounds/overnight parker person, the data is verified by personal experience and only then posted on this site. It has never failed me and I frequently do the midnight arrival parking thing fully expecting to be able to if my chosen spot is OK'd in these reports.
As a past contributor of info to his Yahoo Group, I got a few weeks of freebie access.
I have not yet met Jim O'Brient, but in my numerous email dealings with him in the past year or so he is a superb, thorough, and detailed person totally on the level. Thorough and detailed are the key attributes for me on this type of thing.
-- Edited by RVDude at 12:27, 2008-04-07