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Topic: Trip planning tools

Posted By: Happy Tripping
Subject: Trip planning tools
Date Posted: 14 May 2019 at 3:22pm

I've used the Good Sam Club trip planner for years but, of course, they had to change it, and not for the better. Ideally, I'd have a planner where I could change route possibilities without losing the original route and have a good choice of rv campsites.

What is the best route planner, or at least, a satisfactory one?

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"There comes a time in the affairs of a man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation" - W.C. Fields

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Posted By: texman
Date Posted: 14 May 2019 at 3:29pm

i like the "ultimate campground" app for checking out campsites. i typically plan my route with google maps. But, i don't go cross-country, just usually 4-6 hour trips. recreation.gov is good for the campsites as well around here.

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TexMan 2015 182g
2018 Sequoia
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods

Posted By: Jeepinator
Date Posted: 15 May 2019 at 9:45am

I use Google Maps and utilize the “Add a stop” function to customize the route. However I’ve not found a way to save the custom route to Google. But, you can “share” the route (copy the link) and save it for later or share it with others.

Be aware that as you are driving the route, Google may change it on the fly to accommodate for traffic etc. It will briefly prompt you to accept the new route but will change it if you don’t reject the change. This can be a problem if you are trying to avoid parkways, propane-free tunnels etc.

I also use Allstays Camp & RV to find places to stay such as campgrounds, rest areas and Walmarts.

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2018 Jeep Wrangler Willys
2017 179

Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 15 May 2019 at 9:52am

If you're concerned about ingress/egress with the trailer into dead end streets/parking lots/gas stations you can also use google maps in "satellite" view to plan your exits before you end up stuck down a blind alley somewhere.

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold