Smart Phone Travel Apps.
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Topic: Smart Phone Travel Apps.
Posted By: Camper Bob
Subject: Smart Phone Travel Apps.
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 12:45pm
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I have two travel apps on my smartphone that I find invaluable. Both are free and will help to save money on fuel and bladder attacks. The first is Gas Buddy that with your position, find and display the cheapest fuel prices close to your location. We have saved as much as 15-20 cents per gallon. The other app is called USA Reststops. An easy to use app which will locate the closet rest stop to your current location. Hope others have other apps that they may recommend. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 4:47pm
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Reststops.. "Not compatible with your device.."  ------------- |
Posted By: Capt. Irk
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 5:39pm
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I've got iExit - probably similar to Reststops. This one shows gas/food/lodging/grocery stores, etc at each exit. Another one I have is Point Inside. It shows shopping centers/malls and even maps of the malls so you can see which stores are inside. They were both free. I have a Droid. ------------- 2013 176HRE / 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 8:37pm
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Gas Buddy is good, I've used that over a year now.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 2:52pm
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Boon Docking is a cool free app. It will bring up a map showing your location. Zoom out, go to the interested area and it will show you known places to boon dock. I have it but haven't used it yet. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 2:56pm
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I made this a sticky topic. If anyone has or knows of an app that would be useful to us please post some info about it. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: GlennZippy
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 4:26pm
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I like road ahead. It shows what's on the highway you are on. RecGovCamp is great for finding government campgrounds... Trip Adviser is great for finding a restaurant. ------------- 2010 R-Pod 152 |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 4:53pm
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If you are a Passport America Member their app is useful. You can use it if you are not a member but you do not get the discount. I also have USA Reststops, Camp Finder, and Gas Buddy. If you are a Canadian or live in one of the Border States that has Tim Hortons then the Timmy me app is a must.
I am an Android user but I know some of these apps are on the Iphone as well. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: Thredbende
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 3:37pm
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I like "Point Inside". I needed to drive to a Crate and Barrel store at the Burlington Mall while visiting relatives. Point Inside showed me where, in that huge and confusing complex, the danged place was. I drove exactly to the closest parking area, bought the fabulous knife I wanted to give my niece, and drove out like a seasoned retail maven. It is useful at decoding restrooms, parking, atms, security and "promos" at malls and transportation hubs. I like the free price too. This is the Android like; it is also available for those of the Apple ideology. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pointinside.android.app&hl=en ------------- Thredbende |
Posted By: Thredbende
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 3:39pm
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RV checklist is free and I like that it allows customization for items AND categories. I don't know if it has an Apple version. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rvadventuretreks.rvchecklist&hl=en ------------- Thredbende |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 5:23pm
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There is some great stuff listed here folks! Keep it up. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 9:46pm
I've got two (paid) campground-search apps that I really like:
Both are GPS-enabled, provide campground overviews and amenities, links to online reviews, and allow you to search by amenities; both cover Canada and the USA. The Allstays app is my favourite and is a little more feature-rich and also includes RV Dealers and Walmarts (identifying stores where you can park overnight). They're both particularly handy for finding open campgrounds at this time of year as most 'round here have closed for the season.
------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 9:04pm
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I know I have asked this before, but. I have a TomTom gps, why is there not a reasonable program that shows R.V. sites and camp grounds available. I will not pay $350.00 or $400.00 for a dedicated gps for campgrounds. I have a couple of the Woodalls books but they only show the camp grounds that "PAY" there has to be a reasonable solution. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: jj
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2013 at 12:11am
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free aps for android smart phone I have these on my phone RVparky (find rv parks near a city or place) oh, ranger! (park finder near current location or select location) google sky map (watch the night sky) America's National Parks sundroid free (sun and moon rise and set time) US Tides (high and low tides) NOAA Wheather Free MapQuest (navigation) Gas Prices (gas stations also has diesel) Good Sam and Pasport America wiki tourist (travel info) VET 24/7 (animal clinics) Emergency Assist - Free Poynt (find restaurants, buisinesses)
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2013 at 9:56am
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One of my favourites is HearPlanet (ios, don't know if it's available in Android). It's an app that uses your location and brings up a list of highlights in your immediate area. I really like this App because it lists points of interest and not only the Top 10 Tourist attractions an internet search will show. It separates the info on each area by overview and history. What it tries to feature is a robotic voice reading the script out like a podcast, but I just prefer to read it myself as listening to that is quite tedious at times.
For example, when we were in Toronto, it listed the Observatory in Richmond Hill just north of the city. We've been driving around it for years and never really knew it was there. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2014 at 9:44pm
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These are being used on a iPhone and an iPad. Gas Buddy - great app, make sure you look to see when the price was updated last. RVparking.com - works on both platforms. Has links to websites. Seems to have lots of N/A, not available data that is easily obtained at the location's website. Enter a location, city, town, etc. and a liist/map shows places to park/camp/etc. Locations include Walmarts too. U.S. Lights - works on both platforms. For lighthouse buffs, Maps, pictures, history, great app. Tide guides - find one and use one. Weather apps - find one that gives good info that makes sense to you. AAA app - if you have AAA, get it. Vehicle insurance - State Farm, etc. contact info, insurance cards, etc.  |
Posted By: GlennZippy
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 9:47am
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I've recently been using Waze. A friend turned me onto it. It has nice features that help with navigation and seems to take into consideration more than just the quickest route by looking at traffic, accidents, road work etc. On my way home from a business trip the other night it routed me a completely different way home than I would have thought of and I loved the route. It also has the ability to send a text with your route and a map that updates your location for those who want to see where you are and when you will arrive. ------------- 2010 R-Pod 152 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 17 May 2014 at 2:58pm
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Sounds like an interesting app. It can let the family track you while you are on a road trip! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 17 May 2014 at 4:10pm
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All good suggestions! Interesting that neither of our last two camping destinations had cell service in or around the campground. In fact, our last was several miles and a few turns in and out of the park before we had any usable signal. A couple of tips that might help: Offline Maps I prefer Google Maps as my main navigation app. You can save offline maps of your destination for later use => https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3273567?hl=en - https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3273567?hl=en I also use Motion X-GPS which I really like for hiking and biking. It too allows for offline map downloads => http://gps.motionx.com/ - http://gps.motionx.com/ Paper maps are a pretty good backup too! Weather Good old fashion NOAA radio. I just purchased a LaCrosse radio which I will review after some use => http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080JIVC2/ - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080JIVC2/ Podcasts/Movies Don't forget to download want you might want to listen to or rip what you may want to watch before leaving! I use Handbrake for ripping and saving a Netflix movie or two in case it's raining or I can't get a campfire going! => http://handbrake.fr/ - http://handbrake.fr/ TuneIn Radio also lets you record your favorite radio broadcast for later listening if you can't find a podcast. => http://tunein.com/ - http://tunein.com/ fred
------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2014 at 8:05pm
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The best camping app is The Ultimate US public Campground Project: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ultimate-us-public-campground/id698323700?mt=8 - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ultimate-us-public-campground/id698323700?mt=8 There's also an accompanying web site: http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/uc/index.php - http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/uc/index.php
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2014 at 8:54pm
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Just checked out the web site, interesting. They even had my local state fairgrounds which I doubt many know has campsites. Not that you would want to use it for its scenic surroundings. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 6:52am
| Thanks, just downloaded both. |
Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2014 at 3:08pm
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A Forest River iPhone app similar to the myChevrolet app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mychevrolet/id398596699?mt=8 - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mychevrolet/id398596699?mt=8 That app doesn't get good reviews, but it has its usefulness. A Forest River app could help with roadside assistance, show the nearest dealer relative to your current location, and more. Would anyone else find such an app useful?
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2014 at 4:17pm
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Hi kylekai, A noble project to be sure, but I think you would be dealing with a lot of crossover apps and means of accessing the same info - via web browser, google maps, good sam, all stays, etc., etc. Now if you really want to take on an ambitious project... Convince the RV industry to standardize monitoring systems much the same way the auto industry has been doing for years (OBD). Then, an app that monitors those systems via the OBD port would be very, very cool. Tankage (water, grey, black), Battery Condition, Indoor/Outdoor Temp, Reefer Temp, Tire Pressure, etc. Time to consider a http://https://www.kickstarter.com/ - Kickstarter ! project! fred
------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2014 at 8:41pm
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...current century and continent. Oh, wait, this isn't a telephone booth. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Ontheedge
Date Posted: 07 May 2015 at 9:31pm
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I just purchased an app called Allstays. It lists all the campgrounds, all the Wallmarts, all the rest stops, the low overhead restrictions, the loves, pilot, the public parks, it has all the camping clubs, phone and web links for campgrounds etc....I paid $3.99 at the apple App Store. I think it is the one app you need when traveling with a camper. I also purchased a severe weather alert app to warn me if there a tornado or other severe weather in the area. Ontheedge 2008 Ford Edge 2015 rp179
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Posted By: Appocalexx
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2015 at 9:22pm
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May be off topic but I do know of a good app that I have used and I also didnt want to start another thread since we are on trip planning apps. Iv used RoadTrippers in the past and had worked out pretty good, they too have an app for it and im pretty sure its IOS and Android. Im looking to find a good website to I can work on the trip on the computer mostly. Im not too fond of mobile apps since I try not to use my phone while driving. Also you never have reception when you need it. Im planning a trip for the summer of 2017 from Anchorage AK to Texas and I am wanting to get the best trip I can on it and idt you can every start to early when planning a trip that long. ------------- |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2015 at 10:31pm
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I used https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zdqWA7KlVR48.kTYGaOstbd30&usp=sharing - Google Maps to plan a trip last summer. Worked out very well. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: actionhooper
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 7:26am
| I love using Google Trips and Trip Advisor. |
Posted By: deewelch
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2018 at 8:42pm
| I'm using Waze when traveling. ;) |
Posted By: wooleeman
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 10:33am
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+1 on Waze. It has directed me around numerous accidents and delays saving me both time and gas. ------------- 2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020) |
Posted By: Woodmiester
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2020 at 9:13am
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We use "Park Advisor" really a neat app if you are on the road and need to do an unplanned stop.....or are ust planning a trip. ------------- Swampfox |