2018 RV-Dreams Spring Educational Rally - April 23 -29, 2018 in Pahrump, Nevada
Spots Still Available!! Click Here To Get More Information & To Register


Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
RV-Dreams.com Home -> RV-Dreams Community Forum -> General Travel -> The best travel apps or websites?
Post Info TOPIC: The best travel apps or websites?
CK2018


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 19
Date:
The best travel apps or websites?
Permalink  

I noticed there is some good advice in this section about specific trips and routes.  I was wondering if anyone can recommend an app or website that provides good information for RV travel?  Many times I can map out a route, but it doesn't necessarily tell me what the roads are like.  Are there big hills to negotiate, sharp curves?  Sometimes it pays to drive a longer route to avoid these perils, but I would like to make a good informed decision before I leave.  We actually prefer taking back roads and avoiding the highways, but again with 60' of rig, we want to know what we are getting in to. 



__________________

Chuck and Kara

Southern Az, until we retire, then just USA

2014 Grand Design and 06 Duramax
Barbaraok


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 996
Date:
Permalink  

Take a look at All Stays Camp & RV app.

__________________

Barb & Dave O'Keeffe

2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2004 Subaru Forester toad (Mischief)

Blog:  http://www.barbanddave.net

SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834
CK2018


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 19
Date:
Permalink  

The All Stays appears to be a great resource, especially for planning where to stay.  Although I have only briefly perused it, it doesn't appear to provide much on the actual roads...but again, I will look deeper.  It will definitely be added into my favorites, and we will eventually get the app. 

Thanks again.



__________________

Chuck and Kara

Southern Az, until we retire, then just USA

2014 Grand Design and 06 Duramax
Barbaraok


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 996
Date:
Permalink  

It does provide info from Mountain Directories which tell you grade, etc. for all mountain passes, etc. For specific road conditions best thing to do is look at that state's Highway Department web site which will give you up-dated information on each road. We try to use US highways and occasionally interstates, and often will look at Goggle Earth the night before at our next stopping place - if we see semis on the road, we know we will be fine.

Barb


__________________

Barb & Dave O'Keeffe

2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2004 Subaru Forester toad (Mischief)

Blog:  http://www.barbanddave.net

SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834
ToddandHeather


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 9
Date:
Permalink  

Each state has its own Department of Transportation. Visiting a particular state's DOT Web Site, prior to departing on your next trip allows for proper planning of alternate routes depending on traffic conditions, construction, weather and other items. Most state DOT's also have their own mobile apps as well - downloadable from the App Store.

Or, you could go 'Old School' in a pinch and dial 511 for local road conditions.

(Not all states participate in the 511 program)

HTH.



__________________
http://www.campingandcampgrounds.com/
CK2018


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 19
Date:
Permalink  

Thanks to all for the replies and great advice. I had considered the State sites, and had used them in the past, but just wondered if anyone had taken the concept to the next level of convenience! We also ride a Harley, and I have found a few sites that are very specific on road types and conditions. This allows us to choose roads that will provide a scenic ride...when we are on the bike, we could care less about point A and B, just loving the journey.

__________________

Chuck and Kara

Southern Az, until we retire, then just USA

2014 Grand Design and 06 Duramax
JayKim-no regrets


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 224
Date:
Permalink  

'Waze' is a great app for road issues, we use it along side our RV GPS (Garmin) We also use an app called Roadbreakers, this one gives you overnight parking options along your route, WallyWorld, rest areas, flying j etc. IExit is another good app, tells you all the services, restaurants etc that are available at upcoming exits along your route.
Kim x

__________________

2016 Vilano by VanLeigh, 2012 F350 Diesel SD 6,7L long bed SRW

Staying at Greenlakes RV Resort nr San Antonio TX

Kim is way too busy planning to have a 'real' job!

Jay is a civillian Gov't Historian Randolph AFB TX (retired AD in '07 after 23 yrs)
benwoody


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 8
Date:
Permalink  

There are many options available.

__________________
Ben R Woody
emman06


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 10
Date:
Permalink  

I use Waze app as my main navigation on the road.

__________________

Current Modification for Ford F-250 Truck: Blue Ox Towing installation and 4-in suspension lift upgrade. 

Current RV Repair: Kitchen Refurbishing. 
deewelch


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 11
Date:
Permalink  

I'm using Waze when traveling. It's accurate and easy to use. ;)



__________________
dianneandsteve


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 296
Date:
Permalink  

hitchitch.com has lots of RV resources as well as RV'ers blogs.

Cheers!



__________________

Steve & Dianne Colibaba

Check out our blog: http://steveanddiannesmostexcellentadventure.blogspot.com/

  • 2008 GMC T7500 Medium Duty Custom RV/Toy Hauler
  • 2009 37' Montana 3665RE
  • 2 - 2010 Yamaha Grizzly 550 ATV's

 1-DSC_0022-003.JPG?dl=0
deewelch


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 11
Date:
Permalink  

dianneandsteve wrote:

hitchitch.com has lots of RV resources as well as RV'ers blogs.

Cheers!

 I checked hitchitch.com and it looks nice. Thank you for your recommendation! ;)



__________________
Taylor90


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 5
Date:
Permalink  

Technology has completely changed the way we travel. Even when going on an off-grid adventure, we document every detail to save as soon as we’re back in an internet connection. Anytime planning a trip, I've used several apps and found them really useful: Stay calm, Explore, Get Around.
About website I think Travel+Leisure is among the best providing kind info about beautiful destinations and travel tips. when it come to RV camping, I regularly read some tips from Outdoor Fact



__________________

Best RV wax for fiberglass | Best RV short queen mattress | Best RV shower head
dovenson


RV-Dreams Community Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 15
Date:
Permalink  

I use CoPilot RV for 3 years now with any problem.

__________________
RonC


RV-Dreams Family Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 858
Date:
Permalink  

We use rvtripwizard.com to plan our trips. It's an annual subscription, but it is very good ... IMO.

__________________

Ron and Janice

 

2016 Ford F350, King Ranch, DRW, 3.73's, 4x4, CC, 6.7 Powerstroke, remote control air lift system

2017 Durango Gold 381REF (41 ft, 5 slides), MORryde IS, 8K Disc brakes, GY G114  LR H Tires, 27,320 lbs CGVW

Full Timers class of 2016
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
RV-Dreams.com Home -> RV-Dreams Community Forum -> General Travel -> The best travel apps or websites?
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us