List of Travel Aids

Planning an RV trip involves a lot of moving parts, and thankfully, there are many excellent tools and resources available to help. Here's a breakdown of RV travel aids for trip planning:

Route Planning & Navigation:

• RV-Specific GPS Devices: These are crucial as they factor in your RV's height, weight, and length to avoid low bridges, weight-restricted roads, and tight turns.

  • Garmin RV Series (e.g., RV 795, RV 1095): Popular choice with RV-specific routing, preloaded RV points of interest (POIs) like campgrounds, and driver alerts for steep grades, sharp curves, and speed limits. Some models include dash cams.

  • Rand McNally RV GPS: Another well-known brand offering RV-specific navigation.

• Trip Planning Apps & Websites: These often integrate with GPS devices or offer their own navigation.

  • RV LIFE Trip Wizard (part of RV LIFE Pro): Highly regarded for its comprehensive planning features, including campground reviews, cost calculators (fuel, fees, food), and the ability to tailor preferences (memberships, free overnight parking). Offers RV-safe GPS navigation.

  • Roadtrippers: Excellent for discovering unique stops and attractions along your route, not just the destination. Offers RV-specific routing and can help find overnight RV parking.

  • Google Maps: While not RV-specific for routing, it's good for general directions, traffic updates, and finding businesses. Use with caution for RVs due to potential road restrictions.

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