Rv Trip Wizard

[Mucram (2018 19’ escape)]

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]

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

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]

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!
:eggrv:

 

[Hancock]

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!
:eggrv:

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.

 

[Mucram (2018 19’ escape)]

Time to renew Trip Wizard. The old discount codes didn't work but I found some new ones that do! Here they are..
9TM3UXR75V (25%)
9TM3UXR75V (30%)

 

[penwia]

Thank for those codes. I am thinking of signing up, I am new to RVing. Those who use this, is it worth it? My main reason for using it would be to route my trips. I am worried about traveling through steep mountains and narrow roadways, and hope that this app will route me accordingly. Thoughts?

 

[RambleOn]

We’ve used Roadtrippers for the past 5 or so years and found it extremely useful. Anyone have experience with both apps to provide a comparison? I’m always up for a better tool.

 

[Fast31]

Thanks for the promo code! Just signed up

 

[penwia]

We’ve used Roadtrippers for the past 5 or so years and found it extremely useful. Anyone have experience with both apps to provide a comparison? I’m always up for a better tool.

Does it route specifically for an RV, taking into account size and stuff?

 

[RambleOn]

Does it route specifically for an RV, taking into account size and stuff?

Yes, it has you enter height and weight and whether or not you carry propane for what it calls "RV friendly routing" (if you want that). You can also enter your expected gas mileage, price per gallon and it will calculate trip costs.
Mostly i like its suggestions for attractions, and its integration with Campendium so you can find various types of camping, from Wal-Marts to KOA-like parking lots to County parks.

 

[penwia]

Thanks!!! That sounds exactly what I am looking for. Would like to hear from someone who uses RV Pro, thoughts?

 

[zephirus]

I am using Adventure Genie and Road Trippers with Autopilot ... and did a demo of RV Pro Trip Wizard. They bring different feature sets and it depends on what you want. I start out in Adventure Genie for cross country trips and check against Road Trippers. I am not looking for a Nav system so that can be a big factor. And of course I sometimes still look in Campendium and Google Maps ...