RV GPS

mikemc53 wrote:
How many use RV specific GPS apps as opposed to Google maps? I know about the actual RV GPS units by Garmin, TomTom, etc., but I am curious about apps. So far I have only used Google maps and have been lucky, with no mishaps, but just curious as to the thoughts of others.

Would not want to get into a situation where a low bridge or tight hairpin might become an issue.

Thanks in advance gang.

Are you only looking for GPS info, i.e. routes? There are a multitude of RV/camping apps for both Android and IOS.

I have a wide variety of apps related to traveling, camping, etc.

All Trails
Allstays
Boondocking
Bureau of Land Management
Campendium
Campfinder
Casino Camper
Cellphone Coverage
Coverage?
Free Roam
freecampsites.net
Gas Buddy
Go Rving
Good Sam
Google Earth/Maps
Harvest Host
Highway Weather
Hipcamp
KOA
Mountain Directory
National Forest Service
National Park Service - Find a Campground
National Parks by Chimani
Oh Ranger
Recreation.gov
ReserveAmerica Camping
RV Parks & Campgrounds
RV Parky
RV Trip Wizard
The Dyrt
TripAdvisor
Trucker Path
Ultimate Public Camp Grounds
US Public Lands App

Matt_Colie wrote:
Mike,

We are also from Michigan (not a great thing these days), but when crossing the UP our phones ran into a few holes where even with the outside antenna and a repeater there was no signal to be had. Fortunately, we do our primary navigation with a stand-alone GPS. We are not "blue road" travelers and have run into this more than a few times.

Matt

If you choose the option to download the maps to your phone when you do have a signal, you don't need a cellular connection to use the phone GPS option.

Google Maps and Motor Carrier's Atlas for me. My truck has GPS in the dash but it's 7 years old and hasn't been updated ($$$).

Mike,

We are also from Michigan (not a great thing these days), but when crossing the UP our phones ran into a few holes where even with the outside antenna and a repeater there was no signal to be had. Fortunately, we do our primary navigation with a stand-alone GPS. We are not "blue road" travelers and have run into this more than a few times.

Matt

we don't use an rv specific app, but we do use a truck app and that works pretty good.