Planning a road trip

[ScottGese]

I'm planning my first long road trip and would like to know what apps are out there that can help with the process?
Any tips from all you pro's would be appreciated.

 

[Russellvh]

I use RVLife. It knows my RV dimensions and will show me the Parks the way I am going and the safe route. It does take a bit of a learning curve but be patient and work with it.

 

[ScottGese]

I use RVLife. It knows my RV dimensions and will show me the Parks the way I am going and the safe route. It does take a bit of a learning curve but be patient and work with it.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[Boat Bum]

AllStays

 

[Wemustrv]

Just like a lot of us RVers out here I use multiple resources; .AllStays, Road Trippers, RVParky, Campendium Harvest Host. Also use google maps. WE use Harvest Host as we travel to a destination whenever possible as there so many choices within the app.

 

[DennisT]

We used to use RV Life and have switched to inRoute.

I like it better and easy transfer of the gpx file to our Garmin.

inRoute takes the weight, dimensions, etc into account as well so planning works well.

The bonus was that it is about 1/2 the price of RV Life.

 

[Wemustrv]

We used to use RV Life and have switched to inRoute.

I like it better and easy transfer of the gpx file to our Garmin.

inRoute takes the weight, dimensions, etc into account as well so planning works well.

The bonus was that it is about 1/2 the price of RV Life.

Can you tell me the process for downloading to your Garmin?

 

[DennisT]

Can you tell me the process for downloading to your Garmin?

I have the drive app from Garmin on my phone.

That provides real time traffic etc to the Garmin while driving.

When the Garmin is on I export the gpx file from inRoute and one of the options available is to send to Garmin. It shows as an imported trip after that.

The other way I have done it, when not connected to the Garmin, is export the gpx as a file on my phone. Then when connected send the file to the Garmin through the drive app.

The inRoute app can be used for navigation while driving as well. It is car play compatible, not sure about android.

 

[FLSteve]

Check out RV Parky. I use it mainly to find campgrounds based on where I am going.
Then I use my Newmar in-dash GPS, a truckers atlas and just plain common sense to plan the actual driving routes.

FLSteve

RV Parky | RV Parks & Campgrounds Directory, Reviews, Photos

Directory and reviews of RV Parks, Rest Areas, and other RV friendly places in the U.S. and Canada.

www.rvparky.com

 

[ScottGese]

AllStays

Thank you

 

[ScottGese]

Just like a lot of us RVers out here I use multiple resources; .AllStays, Road Trippers, RVParky, Campendium Harvest Host. Also use google maps. WE use Harvest Host as we travel to a destination whenever possible as there so many choices within the app.

Thank you for all of these sources. I appreciate it.

 

[ScottGese]

We used to use RV Life and have switched to inRoute.

I like it better and easy transfer of the gpx file to our Garmin.

inRoute takes the weight, dimensions, etc into account as well so planning works well.

The bonus was that it is about 1/2 the price of RV Life.

Thank you. I'll take a look.

 

[ScottGese]

Check out RV Parky. I use it mainly to find campgrounds based on where I am going.
Then I use my Newmar in-dash GPS, a truckers atlas and just plain common sense to plan the actual driving routes.

FLSteve

RV Parky | RV Parks & Campgrounds Directory, Reviews, Photos

Directory and reviews of RV Parks, Rest Areas, and other RV friendly places in the U.S. and Canada.

www.rvparky.com

Thank you for your reply.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

I'm planning my first long road trip and would like to know what apps are out there that can help with the process?
Any tips from all you pro's would be appreciated.

We start with Google Earth. One enters the starting point and then the finish point. You then get a rough idea of your trip. We then decide what we want to see and do as side trips plus we try to stay away from Interstates as much as we can. Once we decide on a stop, we check park reviews on RV Life, Compendium and Google. Google Earth also gives us a "street view" of the Campground entrance and sometimes a tour through the park is available.

 

[ScottGese]

We start with Google Earth. One enters the starting point and then the finish point. You then get a rough idea of your trip. We then decide what we want to see and do as side trips plus we try to stay away from Interstates as much as we can. Once we decide on a stop, we check park reviews on RV Life, Compendium and Google. Google Earth also gives us a "street view" of the Campground entrance and sometimes a tour through the park is available.

Thank you for the reply.

 

[Wemustrv]

I have the drive app from Garmin on my phone.

That provides real time traffic etc to the Garmin while driving.

When the Garmin is on I export the gpx file from inRoute and one of the options available is to send to Garmin. It shows as an imported trip after that.

The other way I have done it, when not connected to the Garmin, is export the gpx as a file on my phone. Then when connected send the file to the Garmin through the drive app.

The inRoute app can be used for navigation while driving as well. It is car play compatible, not sure about android.

Thank You !

 

[DennisT]

Thank You !

Quite welcome.

The drive app is nice since it will give you the option to reroute when traffic is a mess etc. You have to option to reroute or stay on the current route.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Our subscription to RVLife has lapsed, considering InRoute now.
Thank you all for sharing.