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.
Barbaraok said
11:08 AM Jun 23, 2016
Take a look at All Stays Camp & RV app.
CK2018 said
11:51 AM Jun 23, 2016
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.
Barbaraok said
09:08 PM Jun 23, 2016
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
ToddandHeather said
03:30 PM Jun 25, 2016
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.
CK2018 said
02:29 PM Jun 26, 2016
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.
JayKim-no regrets said
11:46 AM Jun 30, 2016
'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
benwoody said
01:09 AM Sep 21, 2017
There are many options available.
emman06 said
12:27 AM Jan 11, 2018
I use Waze app as my main navigation on the road.
deewelch said
01:48 AM Jan 11, 2018
I'm using Waze when traveling. It's accurate and easy to use. ;)
dianneandsteve said
08:54 AM Jan 11, 2018
hitchitch.com has lots of RV resources as well as RV'ers blogs.
Cheers!
deewelch said
08:04 PM Jan 11, 2018
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 said
05:22 AM Jan 30, 2018
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
dovenson said
12:49 AM Feb 13, 2018
I use CoPilot RV for 3 years now with any problem.
RonC said
12:59 PM Apr 6, 2018
We use rvtripwizard.com to plan our trips. It's an annual subscription, but it is very good ... IMO.
Johnywalter said
12:13 PM Aug 21, 2018
Hey, there's my list of apps I always use while traveling. I think there're a few that are not mentioned in the thread attached above. HostelWorld, AirBnB - for accommodation; SkyScanner, Hopper - for the best flight deals; Spyglass jigsaw - for navigation both in a city and in the backcountry; Yelp, Foursquare - for the best places to eat; XE Currency - to be aware of currency exchange rates; Google translate - for reading signs and menus written in foreign languages; Duolingo - I find it one of the best apps for learning a foreign language basics. I hope it'll help.
-- Edited by Johnywalter on Friday 24th of August 2018 03:41:00 AM
dovenson said
02:59 AM Sep 24, 2018
I use RVParky and Co-Pilot apps, and I find them very useful.
Terry and Jo said
11:30 AM Sep 24, 2018
Keep in mind that this thread is about 2 years old, thus some information may no longer apply. Since Howard prefers that we not post to threads that are over 1 year old, I am closing this one.
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.
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.
Barb
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.
Kim x
I'm using Waze when traveling. It's accurate and easy to use. ;)
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! ;)
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
Hey, there's my list of apps I always use while traveling. I think there're a few that are not mentioned in the thread attached above.
HostelWorld, AirBnB - for accommodation;
SkyScanner, Hopper - for the best flight deals;
Spyglass jigsaw - for navigation both in a city and in the backcountry;
Yelp, Foursquare - for the best places to eat;
XE Currency - to be aware of currency exchange rates;
Google translate - for reading signs and menus written in foreign languages;
Duolingo - I find it one of the best apps for learning a foreign language basics.
I hope it'll help.
-- Edited by Johnywalter on Friday 24th of August 2018 03:41:00 AM
Keep in mind that this thread is about 2 years old, thus some information may no longer apply. Since Howard prefers that we not post to threads that are over 1 year old, I am closing this one.
Terry