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Bfrnk
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Nov 08, 2021

Travel apps

What are best travel apps for rving that will take you safest route for the size of your rv?
  • I used the old travel life directory app years ago. Loved it but was discontinued.

    Doug
  • I use a Garmin DezlCam 785 LMT but I also drive charter buses. Some of our drivers use the Garmin that's specifically made for RVs that also allows inputting vehicle specifications. For route planning, I use Garmin Basecamp which is a free program that can be downloaded from Garmin's web site. It allows for creation of custom vehicle profiles and then you can upload your routes and favorites from Basecamp directly to the Garmin for custom navigation. If you decided to use Basecamp, I strongly recommend using Garmin Express to install map updates to both the Garmin and to the computer using Basecamp. This keeps you from the need to have your Garmin attached to your computer to use the map information as well as rapidly speeding up functionality.
  • whjco wrote:
    I use a Garmin DezlCam 785 LMT but I also drive charter buses. Some of our drivers use the Garmin that's specifically made for RVs that also allows inputting vehicle specifications. For route planning, I use Garmin Basecamp which is a free program that can be downloaded from Garmin's web site. It allows for creation of custom vehicle profiles and then you can upload your routes and favorites from Basecamp directly to the Garmin for custom navigation. If you decided to use Basecamp, I strongly recommend using Garmin Express to install map updates to both the Garmin and to the computer using Basecamp. This keeps you from the need to have your Garmin attached to your computer to use the map information as well as rapidly speeding up functionality.


    My vote is %100 for the Diesel Garmin cam785. for help with towing my 34' 5th wheel trailer for RVing 4 months a year in all states.

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