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  • Finding the Right RV GPS for Your Next Road Trip

    Now, I know you’re itching to get your adventure started, but hang on just a cotton pickin’ minute. Have you given some thought to how exactly you’re going to navigate this beast? RVs ain’t exactly compact sedans, you know. You need to think smart if you wanna steer clear of tight spots and low bridges.…

  • The Road to Ruining Your RV Vacation: GPS Mistakes to Avoid

    Choosing the wrong GPS can spell disaster for your home on wheels. Let’s yap about some key tips to keep you from winding up like my buddy, who found himself wedged on a winding mountain pass when his GPS led him astray. Talk about a sardine can situation! Underestimating the Size of Your Rig RVs…

  • The Open Road is Calling: Why an RV GPS Makes Travel Easier

    Let me tell you a story. Last summer, we decided to fulfill our dream of touring the country in an RV. We were giddy with excitement as we hit the road in our brand new home on wheels, eager for the adventure that lay ahead. However, that enthusiasm quickly turned to frustration as we realized…

  • Hitting the Open Road: A Guide to RV GPS Features

    Hitting the Open Road: A Guide to RV GPS Features

    So after months of planning and preparation, you’re ready to hit the open road in your RV. You’ll quickly find that having a good GPS unit specifically designed for RVs can make a world of difference. Let me tell you, I learned this lesson the hard way. On my first cross-country RV trip from Florida…

  • The Ins and Outs of Voice-Controlled GPS for RVs

    The Ins and Outs of Voice-Controlled GPS for RVs

    Have you ever been behind the wheel of your RV, trying to navigate unfamiliar roads while manually punching in addresses on your clunky old GPS? Talk about distracting! Luckily, there’s a better way – voice-controlled GPS systems designed specifically for RVs. Voice Navigation Makes Life Easier Let’s face it – RVing requires multitasking. You’re watching…

  • Navigating the Open Road: A Guide to Navigation Apps for RVers

    Making Your Way Through the Great Unknown The freedom to pick up and go wherever your heart desires also comes with the not-so-fun task of figuring out how to get there. Thankfully, technology has made trip planning and navigation easier than ever with handy apps like Google Maps and Waze. These magical marvels of the…

  • The Lost Art of Boondocking

    Boondocking, or camping off-the-grid in unofficial spots, was once the tried-and-true method for budget-minded road trippers. Back in my vagabonding days in the 1990s, fellow nomads and I carried tattered paper atlases highlighting potential boondocking locations we’d pass along via word of mouth – like hikers exchanging notes on the best trails. How times change.…