Originally Posted by
spartacus
Between the hotel discounts and free maps and tourbooks, AAA is not a bad deal. Throw in the rare flat tire in the rain when I don't want to get soaking wet and the annual fee is worth it. But not free so kind of off the subject of OP. But you did ask for a way around...
Who needs a hotel when they can sleep in a car
It is inticing slightly, but I got most of the maps I need for all the states...
And changing a flat... piece of cake...
Tourbooks... great source for these (especially new versions) is the library... just make sure you renew the book halfway through your journey
Do they still pass them out free at the State Visitor Centers in CA?