There are SO many great resources
available…. Our list is a list of resources that we have used and liked.
Like most people that use a
Smartphone or Tablet, I love the wide variety of Apps. Right now I have a ridiculous number of Apps
on my phone. I have only listed the Apps
that I use regularly and I think these are Apps that I will always have on my phone
and tablet.
Allstays—Camp
& RV: This
App allows you to see everything from RV Resorts to City Parks. Camp & RV has a filter option that will
allow the user to narrow the information that comes up. The full version allows additional
filtering. This is a map I use whenever
we are on the road. It is also a great
app for seeing low bridge clearance.
RV Parky: This App is another that will help find RV parks,
campgrounds, rest stops, gas stations and low clearance warnings. I use it as an additional source for
campground locators. It is comprehensive
and easy to use.
Allstays—Truck
& Travel: This
free App by AllStays shows Truck Stops.
There are quite a few filter options.
I especially like to research Truck Stop details. To make the decision about which Truck Stop
to use for fuel, I will look for the number of Parking Spots and the number of
Diesel lanes. I have learned that given
a choice, we will use a Truck Stop with 160 parking spots, before we will pull
into a smaller one with 25 parking spots.
We would prefer to be able to maneuver easier.
Interstate
Exit Guide (by: O’Mecha): This App shows each Exit on an Interactive
Map. The restaurants, Gas Stations and
businesses at the Exit are displayed.
State
Lines (by: Two Steps Beyond): This App is one of Technomadia products—so it is
not surprise that it is great for RVers.
It tracks tax information and driving/transportation laws (seatbelts,
speed limits, length limits, etc.).
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Public Lands (by: Two Steps Beyond): This App is another Technomadia product. As the name implies, it shows all the public
lands: BLM, State and National Parks,
etc. The map is thorough and easy to
read.
RV
Checklist (by:
Adventure Treks): Even after traveling full time in the same RV for
over 5 years, I still use a Departure Checklist when we “break camp”. This App is very easy to customize to your
own needs. Simply check tasks off after
they have been completed and the select “Clear Checkmarks” to uncheck full list
to make the list ready for the next time.
Our list has over 70 items that we verify before traveling—this list
ensures I don’t forget any detail. We
never leave without working completely through our list.
CoPilot:
I have used CoPilot as our primary GPS for several
years. I opted to get the professional
Trucker version—hoping it will keep us off roads that are not Truck
Routes. We feel more confident in our
route using a Trucker GPS. It downloads
maps to your phone, so you are able to work offline. I have CoPilot on our Android phone and also
the Android Tablet.
GasBuddy: GasBuddy helps you find the least expensive fuel
with just one tap. It has been very
helpful in locating gas stations when I was unsure of the nearest one. This is a “must have” for everyone—not just an
RVer.
Out of
Milk (by: Capigami): Out of Milk
has become one of my favorite Apps. It
has Shopping List, Pantry List and To-Do List in one App. The Shopping List allows me to organize by
specific stores. This App also has an
email option, which allows me to forward a specific shopping list to another
person.
Tecarta
Bible: This is
the Bible app that I use the most. I
wanted to be able to get to a Bible on my phone without having to be
online. Tecarta Bible has over 30
Translations and over 80 Bible Studies.
I have also used the Commentaries.
I am able to highlight as I want.
I am able to make notes about specific verses or a sermon.
LastPass: There are multiple Password Managers
available. I use this on my laptop,
phone and tablet. I wanted one that was
secure and not ridiculously expensive.
LastPass will manage my passwords and generate new passwords. The App has autofill for websites and logins
available. LastPass is easy to use.
