Customer Reviews

2007 Deluxe Motor Carriers (Rand Mcnally Motor Carriers' Road Atlas Deluxe Edition)

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I ordered this atlas because of the title Large Scale, it is however not the large scale version. Returned to Amazon.

I purchased this atlas just prior to taking a cross country motorcycle trip. My old atlas had been falling apart over the last few years, so I wanted something that would be durable. And durable, I found! Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if I never again have to purchase an atlas. The pages are laminated, making them virtually indestructable. Since my atlas is used almost exclusively outdoors while on motorcycle trips, this was a BIG positive.

There is no question that the item is bulky. But if I can make room for it in my saddlebags which have VERY limited capacity, then you can trust that it is a worthwhile travel accompaniment.

I was disappointed that the atlas was NOT a Large Scale edition like the title said. I accepted it because I needed it right away and couldn't wait to return it and get another one. Other than the Large Scale issue, the atlas is exactly what I expected and was new.

I've never really liked GPS's, maybe it's something about not liking to be told what to do, but that doesn't mean I like being lost.

Growing up, Dad drove truck and there was always one of these in the house. I could have gotten a regular atlas, and not been carrying around information that I don't need (like locations of scales and weight limits) but they just don't make one this detailed. The general rule, at least in my area, seems to be "if it has a yellow line, it's marked" many little towns that standard road atlases don't bother mentioning are labled.

The laminated construction is nearly indestructable and lets you write on the pages with dry-erase markers if you need to. The ring binding lets it lay flat and stay on the right page and it's heavy enough to not have to worry about it flopping around if you're crusing with the windows down.

If, like me, you don't have to worry about the regulations and other trucker-specific information, don't worry about getting an older copy.

Amazon needs to change the title to regular scale not large scale other than that the map is great. The large scale cover is orange and clearly states large scale on it.

The item I ordered was a LARGE SCALE Deluxe 2007 Rand McNally Motor Carrier's Road Atlas in the advertisement AND the description. The photo of the described item was the WRONG photo, but that was not discovered until AFTER mt order was shipped. Amazon did not have the described item - they do not carry it, and agreed that it was false advertising. They said they would send the CORRECT item when we talked about the issue on the phone, and that I could send the defective item back AFTER I have received the CORRECT item. Less than 24 hours, they sent me an email to tell me that they can NOT fulfill my request. I am VERY displeased, because I now have TWO copies of this same atlas. I notice that they have now removed LARGE SCALE from the item title AND advertisement, but it still does not solve my problem. I am stuck with an atlas that is useless....two of them, as a matter of fact...one with a spiral binder and one without the binder. These atlases are sold at truck stops in Texas for less than $20.00 plus tax. Will pick one up on the road.
And now I am to RATE this product...with choices being 1 to 5 stars...and I can't give it a ZERO star, because it is not an option.