Rv Trip Wizard

[Mucram]

it took a bit but I finally became somewhat competent on using the free subscription to RV trip wizard. It is a wonderful tool but the learning curve was great for me. I have used it extensively and really appreciate the tool.


Well.....After planning an extensive trip to the SW last week (on trip wizard), went to site today and alas, the freebie is over. It is $65/yr. Am contemplating the paid service. It is such a great tool for trip planning. Just have to creak open that credit card.

I found a discount code that takes 25% off trip wizard. Enter rvgeeks in the promo code prior to payment! Yippee!!!

[YakRV]

Originally Posted by Mucram

it took a bit but I finally became somewhat competent on using the free subscription to RV trip wizard. It is a wonderful tool but the learning curve was great for me. I have used it extensively and really appreciate the tool.


Well.....After planning an extensive trip to the SW last week (on trip wizard), went to site today and alas, the freebie is over. It is $65/yr. Am contemplating the paid service. It is such a great tool for trip planning. Just have to creak open that credit card.

I found a discount code that takes 25% off trip wizard. Enter rvgeeks in the promo code prior to payment! Yippee!!!

Thank you, Mucram! We just renewed our subscription to RV Life Pro’s Trip Wizard, and the promo code you posted here (rvgeeks) saved us over $16 on the annual price, dropping the $65 cost down to $48.75. Yippee, indeed!

We use this planner a LOT for plotting routes and finding campgrounds along whatever path we’re taking. The reviews provided by visitors to all these campsites are very useful in deciding where to stay. We highly recommend this tool for RV trip planning.

Thanks again, Mucram!

[Hancock]

We use it for every trip. Well worth the money.

[Hancock]

Trip Wizard is the best planning tool out there. Having said that, it is primitive.

It will plot a route from point A to point B. However, when a gas stop is placed between the two, mileage is suddenly calculated from Point A to the gas stop, and B mileage is calculated from the gas stop to Point B. This is not a small issue. Add numerous steps, and you will now be reaching for the calculator to determine how many miles it is from one overnight stay to the other. They do have a drag route function that is actually not functional. If you drag the route, it creates waypoints that will create havoc if you modify the itinerary. I also find "RV safe routing" to be suspect. All of these issues could be fixed by a modestly talented programmer. Having said all of that, it is the best out there. However, the first provider to solve the mileage between overnight stay problem will get my business and Trip Wizard will be discarded.

[YakRV]

Originally Posted by Hancock

Trip Wizard is the best planning tool out there. Having said that, it is primitive.

It will plot a route from point A to point B. However, when a gas stop is placed between the two, mileage is suddenly calculated from Point A to the gas stop, and B mileage is calculated from the gas stop to Point B. This is not a small issue. Add numerous steps, and you will now be reaching for the calculator to determine how many miles it is from one overnight stay to the other.

Hi, Hancock. As far as just tracking the miles from one overnight stay to another, a simple solution would be to build a separate companion trip with nothing but those overnight stays. Yes, a more functional planner would eliminate the need to duplicate your work - and I agree it’s annoying - but this might solve your problem.

The best part of trip planning is going on the trip, though, right? Happy camping!

[Hancock]

Originally Posted by YakRV

Hi, Hancock. As far as just tracking the miles from one overnight stay to another, a simple solution would be to build a separate companion trip with nothing but those overnight stays. Yes, a more functional planner would eliminate the need to duplicate your work - and I agree it’s annoying - but this might solve your problem.

The best part of trip planning is going on the trip, though, right? Happy camping!

Yes, the best part is doing it, and Trip Wizard will be the best until somebody comes up with a reasonable mileage calculation method. I do like the idea of working with two files. It is workable but still a workaround for an astonishingly easy problem to fix.