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Sunnysidebeach's avatar
Sunnysidebeach
Explorer
May 06, 2019

Best RV route map

I use Google maps in my work daily. However, I'm about to retire, and we're headed out for a few months of RV travel out west. I noted from YouTube videos some of the roads, do not allow RV's, or they have narrow and or low tunnels. Google does not take those issues into consideration.

I tried, the route planer in Good Sams and it too made the same errors. Example route between Twin Lakes CO. to Aspen CO. The twisting road between the two is restricted to vehicles less than 25 feet in length. Every map program, including Good Same route planner takes the direct route, where RV are prohibited.

Any map trip program you recommend?
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  • RoaminRichards's avatar
    RoaminRichards
    Explorer
    May 06, 2019
    I use RV Trip Wizard. It is a subscription program but it is very good on mapping routes. You have the ability to drag and change your desired routing as you plan. It lists tons of information for you such as RV Parks, Pilot/Flying J, Restaurants, Rest Areas,etc. There are many options you may choose for your personal needs. It has some flaws but every program does. I have been using RV Trip Wizard for the past three years or so and it is the best trip planning software available for my needs. Safe travels and enjoy the trip!
  • Airdaile's avatar
    Airdaile
    Explorer
    May 06, 2019
    Another vote for RV Trip Wizard. You can set the radius of your travel circle by hours or miles. At the edge of the circle look at the campgrounds. Pick a stop, click on more details and it links you to campground reviews.com (formerly RV Park Reviews). Both sites are owned by the same company.
  • RobWNY's avatar
    RobWNY
    Explorer
    May 06, 2019
    RV Trip Wizard is the best in my opinion. I haven't figured out how to send the completed trip to my Garmin but the workaround for me is after I'm sure of all my planned stops for fuel and camgrounds, I recreate it manually on the Garmin. I do this in Google Maps as well and then send it to my phone so I have a backup just in case. RV Trip Wizard is worth the annual subscription price without a doubt.
  • djsamuel's avatar
    djsamuel
    Nomad
    May 06, 2019
    RobWNY wrote:
    RV Trip Wizard is the best in my opinion. I haven't figured out how to send the completed trip to my Garmin but the workaround for me is after I'm sure of all my planned stops for fuel and camgrounds, I recreate it manually on the Garmin. I do this in Google Maps as well and then send it to my phone so I have a backup just in case. RV Trip Wizard is worth the annual subscription price without a doubt.


    You can export the trip from RVTripWizard as a .GPS file and import it into basecamp. There is more info here:

    Export Instructions
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    May 06, 2019
    My Google Map says to go east from Twin Lakes to the 24 then north to I-70 then west the 82 then south to Aspen. It did not try to route me the short way.
  • RobWNY's avatar
    RobWNY
    Explorer
    May 06, 2019
    djsamuel wrote:
    RobWNY wrote:
    RV Trip Wizard is the best in my opinion. I haven't figured out how to send the completed trip to my Garmin but the workaround for me is after I'm sure of all my planned stops for fuel and camgrounds, I recreate it manually on the Garmin. I do this in Google Maps as well and then send it to my phone so I have a backup just in case. RV Trip Wizard is worth the annual subscription price without a doubt.


    You can export the trip from RVTripWizard as a .GPS file and import it into basecamp. There is more info here:

    Export Instructions

    djsamual, I've tried that several times. I can export it to basecamp ok but it doesn't upload to my Garmin for some reason. Obviously I'm not doing something right. I don't mind doing it manually. I have all the time in the world.
  • Gulfcoast's avatar
    Gulfcoast
    Explorer
    May 07, 2019
    RV Trip Wizard and Passport America trip planner.

    1800 campgrounds at 1/2 price.... Passport America.
  • Thom02099's avatar
    Thom02099
    Explorer II
    May 07, 2019
    azdryheat wrote:
    My Google Map says to go east from Twin Lakes to the 24 then north to I-70 then west the 82 then south to Aspen. It did not try to route me the short way.


    Probably because CO 82 between Aspen and Twin Lakes is closed for the season and won't reopen until early June.

    For the OP, the Mountain West Directory would be a good investment. It lists the restrictions on this, and similar roads in the mountain West.
  • Crabbypatty's avatar
    Crabbypatty
    Explorer
    May 07, 2019
    Does RV Trip Wizard provide low clearance information? iI did not see that stated clearly in their docs.
  • Sunnysidebeach's avatar
    Sunnysidebeach
    Explorer
    May 07, 2019
    Thom02099 wrote:
    azdryheat wrote:
    My Google Map says to go east from Twin Lakes to the 24 then north to I-70 then west the 82 then south to Aspen. It did not try to route me the short way.


    Probably because CO 82 between Aspen and Twin Lakes is closed for the season and won't reopen until early June.

    For the OP, the Mountain West Directory would be a good investment. It lists the restrictions on this, and similar roads in the mountain West.


    That online book looks like it would be the ticket. Use Google maps but use the way points to go around roads marked with the "Mountain West Directory"... Many thanks

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