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GPS for RV's
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(07-28-2023, 07:42 PM)khgeisler Wrote:  It is amazing the knowledge in this group.  Most likely looking at the 8" or 10" Garmin RV unit.  Not sure the dezl is necessary.
I had a Dezl, sold it to a trucker and got an RV unit.  It's more friendly for RV owners and also has the same height, width & weight settings as Dezl.  Bigger is always better if space is available, IMHO.

Jim
2014 Newell Coach 1482 Mid Entry 45'8" Valid Slides and Valid Levelling
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There is an android APP on Google Playstore called RV LIFE - RV GPS & Campgrounds (I am sure there is IOS version as well in Apple App store).
https://tripwizard.rvlife.com/

I haven't tried it myself yet. If someone used it, please share your experience. The website is: https://tripwizard.rvlife.com/

Joe Zhao @ Greenville TX 75402
2004 Newell Coach 701, 45-8, 4 Slides, Front Entry
Detroit Diesel 60 w/DDEC, Allison 6-Speed AT, ZF Suspension w/Steerable Tag, ZF Auto Traction Control
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(07-30-2023, 08:51 AM)kaptain Wrote:  There is an android APP on Google Playstore called RV LIFE - RV GPS & Campgrounds (I am sure there is IOS version as well in Apple App store).
https://tripwizard.rvlife.com/

I haven't tried it myself yet. If someone used it, please share your experience. The website is: https://tripwizard.rvlife.com/

Yes, RV LIFE (same company as CamproundReviews) has produced a "companion app" to RVTripWizard, which is a WEB-based planning tool...which is awesome. The iOS version was their first, followed by the Android version.

Their RVLife app, however, has a LOT of shortcomings when put up against a stand-alone RV GPS unit such as the Garmin 1095.

The list of negatives is extensive and far exceeds any positives; but here are a few of the major ones:

1. You must subscribe to the PRO version in order to get "offline" and RV GPS guidance.
2. The voice nav as good.
3. The trip-leg and routing is difficult for most to understand; you must select each/next leg, independenlly.
4. The mapping/POI/feature set is anemic...nearly void as compared to a GARMIN.
5. No "LIVE" services such as grades, traffic, weather, cross-wind, etc.
6. Operation through CarPlay is less than optimum and, in my experience and coach, becomes a bad distraction since it dominates the on-board radio system.

I could go on, but just know that I am a big support of the RV Trip Wizard system and was even asked to be on their tech team a couple years ago. I feel that there is ZERO competition for RVTW for planning your trips! However, the app...isn't something I can even tell people to "play with" at this stage.

Steve & Janice Vance
2015 Newell #1524
Glendora, CA
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