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11-28-2020, 04:29 PM
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What Road Atlas To Buy?
I've been looking to buy the FMCA Road Atlas, however, the price is $17 + $13 shipping. Anyone have a good alternative you use for a Class A.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations
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11-28-2020, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Chicago Metro
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we have the rand mcnally large print trucker’s atlas as our plan b. i highlight our intended route with a yellow marker so my wife can follow along.
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11-28-2020, 05:50 PM
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Registered User
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: May 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tmcsparron
I've been looking to buy the FMCA Road Atlas, however, the price is $17 + $13 shipping. Anyone have a good alternative you use for a Class A.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations
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Go to a truck stop and purchase a trucker atlas.
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12-06-2020, 06:37 PM
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US Navy Veteran
Florida Cooters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: St. Louis metro east
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Our backup plan
We carry a copy of Rand McNally 2021 Motor Carrier Atlas as a backup in case our GPS breaks down.
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2009 CT Coachworks Siena 35V / W22 8.1L / Ford Flex / Blue Ox Avail / TST 507 / Scan Gauge II / Even Brake / Onan 7k / F&R Sway bars / Steering Stabilizer / F&R Trac Bar / SumoSpring / Bilstein shocks / Members: FMCA, WCMC, Good Sams, RV Life
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12-06-2020, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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If I was going to buy a map it would be the Rand McNally Truckers Map.
It’s the best.
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12-06-2020, 06:48 PM
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Agree about the trucker atlas. You're still going to spend a few dollars though, but at least you'll get an atlas with more usable data.
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1994 Excella 25-ft (Gertie)
1999 Suburban LS 2500 w/7.4L V8
1974 GMC 4108a - Custom Coach Land Cruiser
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12-06-2020, 06:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Chicago Metro
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spring for the spiral bound...pricey but worth it. it will lay flat on the dash. one that's a year or two old will be less expensive.
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12-06-2020, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: A beach or race track near you.
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25 years with a CDL and the good old Truckers Atlas never let me down. I still use the original one I bought way back when, although it is starting to get pretty out of date.
They never lose signal, or tell me to "Make a U-turn" LOL
I'm still an Analog Guy in a digital world! If you have a Pilot or Flying Hook card, you might even get a discount on one in the truck stop!
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12-06-2020, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Braidwood Il.
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Not a huge revelation but in case they don't show up all in main titles of ads Atlas are sold in large scale as well 33% larger Truckers Atlas.
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12-06-2020, 09:27 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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We keep a Trucker's Atlas on board. You can get them at almost every truck stop.
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12-06-2020, 09:37 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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For what its worth, Good Sam/Camping World has several atlases, including a Rand McNally version with Pilot/Flying J locations right on the maps.
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12-07-2020, 07:00 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Central Arkansas
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I've always carried a Trucker's Atlas, but I did order the FMCA atlas. Honestly it is expensive...but much more suited for RV use. I like it. It's not like one buys these things often...so my advice would be to get the FMCA version.
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12-07-2020, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: May 2019
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The valuable part of the trucker atlas isn't the maps - it's the charts/tables and other information about weight and height restrictions. On the maps, you'll also see recognized truck routes highlighted in orange. These are all quite helpful if you're trying to find your way out of an unknown area after being dumped from the main road due to a detour.
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1994 Excella 25-ft (Gertie)
1999 Suburban LS 2500 w/7.4L V8
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12-11-2020, 07:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: New Tripoli PA
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I agree. The truckers atlas is the only way to go. Spiral addition.
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