RV Trip Planning

[dewdev]

In the past, I have used RVparky for my trip planning. I have 5 trips saved on the site and it will not allow me to add another trip unless I pay to upgrade to the PRO version.

Are there any other trip planning sites to use that are FREE to use (not with a 7 day trial)?

Thanks

[taylor.coyote]

Google Maps has basic travel planning that is free. Please find an example link below

 

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/McKinleyville,+CA+95519/Medford,+Oregon/Lake+Shasta+Caverns+National+Natural+Landmark,+20359+Shasta+Caverns+Rd,+Lakehead,+CA+96051/@41.427653,-124.1908508,7.61z/data=!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x54d15c594e280e27:0x585da6f91a139f5f!2m2!1d-124.0312661!2d40.9373196!1m5!1m1!1s0x54cf7c5b37361f6d:0x7db736c5541136e!2m2!1d-122.8767396!2d42.3230112!1m5!1m1!1s0x54d27d843f61b711:0x35bb1e6f54db32a1!2m2!1d-122.3039955!2d40.8042955!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

 

 

 

 

 

 

[2008RN]

I do things old school.  I create a word type document as I create the trip. With URL's of the places we are going to see/stay, fillup points, milage/hrs to drive, phone numbers costs and amount already paid, and any other needed data.  I use several apps, Harvest Host ( I am a member), Campendium (free version), Open roads and gas buddy for diesel stops, and Google maps  I add electronic entries into an my calendar with earliest arrival times, URL containing the google map location of the destination and a 24hr reminder so I can keep tomorrows Itinerary in my thoughts.  That way I can click on the calendar entry and then hit the google URL and get to that destination from anywhere. 

All of this info in a document and calendar entry also serves as a digital historical record.  I also make hardcopies of reservations and the document for my navigator.

I was told the Campendium has a mapping software for members (at a cost), that does some special things such as allowing vehicle requirements, and lends itself to not just using the interstates.   I have yet to try it.  I like google maps for 80% of the travels with cellular data.  There are other mapping software that is easy to load whole states or sections of the US.  I used this once when I rented a car in Alaska while doing inland cruise with the ferry with no cell data for very long stretches.  Most times when in the continental US when cell data is not available I use a trucker atlas to get to the nearest town along my path so I can get google maps to start.  I tried using google maps offline, I just didn't like the way it stored the minimal data to cover the areas you are in.   Offline map Apps are great for making last minute changes were cellular data is not available.

Edited 1 hour ago by 2008RN