Here are of some of the best RV apps for a better camping experience, available on both Android and iOS platforms:
RV Life (Android & iOS): Subscription/Paid Version: RV Life Pro $49 per year
RV Life is a comprehensive app that includes RV trip planning, GPS navigation, campground reviews, and even a maintenance log. It’s a great all-in-one tool for RV enthusiasts. Turn your phone into an RV Safe GPS™. No more worrying about steep mountain passes, low clearances, bridge weight limits, or propane-restricted tunnels. Subscribers enjoy turn-by-turn navigation, including voice- and lane-guidance, that even works offline. Built specifically for RVers, our Visual RV Trip Planner has the most advanced features available. It uses distance rings to show exactly where you’ll be at the end of your driving day to choose the ideal stop. It customizes RV Safe Routes to the height & weight of your RV. Avoid low clearances, steep grades, weight limits, and propane restrictions.
Harvest Hosts (Android & iOS): Subscription/Paid Version: Harvest Hosts $84 per year
Harvest Hosts offers a unique camping experience by allowing RVers to stay overnight at wineries, farms, and other interesting locations. The app provides information on participating hosts and their amenities.
Your membership allows you to stay overnight at any of these businesses and in return, all you have to do is support them by making a purchase (go on a farm tour, enjoy a wine tasting, grab a flight of beers, etc… we know it’s no fun at all).
Quick Benefits Overview
This is one of those memberships that is highly underrated. As someone that enjoys a good beer or glass of wine from time-to-time Harvest Hosts is on my favorites list for RV memberships.
Harvest Hosts is essentially a network of unique locations throughout North America that allow you to stay on their business property in exchange for a simple purchase of company merchandise. In my opinion these are some of the best places that you can stay and completely worth the price of an annual membership. You won’t be disappointed (If you are the membership comes with a 100% money back guarantee).
Harvest Hosts reservation system is similar to Boondockers Welcome in that you simply send a message to the hosts requesting a stay.
Pros
- Excellent opportunity to stay at some truly unique and beautiful spots.
- Pets are allowed at 90% of the locations.
- All classes of RVs are allowed.
Cons
- Limited number of locations offer hookups.
- No online booking system or App.
- Only fully self contained RVs are allowed.
- 24 hour maximum stay.
The Dyrt (Android & iOS): Subscription/Paid version: Dyrt Pro $35.99
The Dyrt app helps you find and review campgrounds, RV parks, and campsites across the country. It provides user-generated reviews and photos, making it easier to plan your RV trips.
Roadtrippers (Android & iOS):
Roadtrippers offers trip planning, navigation, and maintenance tools for RVers. It includes features like checklists, service reminders, and a community forum.
GasBuddy (Android & iOS): Subscription/Paid Version: GasBuddy Premium at $99 per year
GasBuddy helps you find the cheapest gas stations along your route, helping you save money on fuel during your RV travels.
RV Parky (Android & iOS):
RV Parky is a campground locator app that provides information about RV parks, campgrounds, and rest areas. It also includes user reviews and photos.
RV Parky is an RV Park directory built by a full time RV’er with the help of the RV community to help fellow RV’ers on the road. Here you can find information, images, and reviews for the most complete collection of RV Parks and campgrounds in the United States and Canada.
Highway Weather (Android & iOS):
Highway Weather offers real-time weather updates and forecasts along your travel route, helping you plan for safe and comfortable RV trips.
Get the weather forecast for your entire road trip.
View forecasts on the map to see if there’s snow in that high mountain pass, or flash flooding across that lonely desert, all at the same time.
AllTrails (Android & iOS):
AllTrails is a great app for finding hiking and outdoor trails near your campsite. It includes trail maps, user reviews, and the ability to track your hikes.
These apps cover a wide range of features and information to enhance your RV and camping experiences. Whether you’re looking for the perfect campground, planning your route, or seeking outdoor adventures, these apps can help make your RV trips more enjoyable and stress-free.
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