I am a neophyte compared to most on here, but having the Big Rig book in my console has proven handy more than once. Leaving northern AR fairly late in the day last summer, I pulled into the TX welcome center near Texarkana to park for the night ahead of driving on home the next day.

As I started to unwind I couldn't get relaxed with all the 18 wheelers driving 30 mph in and out of slots adjacent to me. Too much stress and noise for a good night of sleep. Pulled out the Big Rig book and found http://www.shadypinesrv.com/miscpage_001.asp. Sure it was 5 miles out of the way but man what a change of venue. Immaculate grounds, all paved, peaceful, and a much more restful night of sleep. Up early and on the road.

Also found a place right on I-35 this fall tripping home from Alabama just north of Waco. Last minute decision not to drive all the way home. Pulled up to gate at 10:30 PM and owner drove out in his cart saying I can't allow a Preeevost to find his spot without an escort.

We used it several nights on the drive home this summer from MT to locate good spots near the interstate. Overall good results thus far. I do also log onto www.rvparkreviews.com/ to get the latest updates and recommendations, and confirm what the BRB has to offer.