Communications

Staying in touch or being prepared for an emergency - having a cell phone along should be a necessity - don't leave home without one!

For years my husband and I each had a phone with a different provider and usually one of us had service when the other did not. Currently we are both using AT&T (formally Cingular) because it gives us great coverage at home and we live in a mountain community with poor coverage by other carriers.

When we leave home for a trip, we call-forward from our home phone so not only do others not know we are away, but also so we can stay connected with our friends and family.

Mechanical problems DO happen and with a cell phone along you can control your own destiny and obtain help. Medical problems can also occur and again you can phone for help.

We keep extra chargers for our phones permanently aboard the RV - we have learned from experience that is one object too frequently left behind!

You can use your phone to phone ahead and reserve a campsite when nearing the end of your travel day - very convenient!

Did you know about the free information number? Program this into your phone. You will hear a short commercial but it is worth the delay to have free information. The phone number is 800-373-3411. With the money you save from not having to phone information, you will have money to add more minutes to your plan in case you need them!