RV/Camping Apps
Click on the name or search online for any of these to get more information.
To get the app, click on its name or go to the app store or play store and search for the app name. Some of these are free and some are subscription based. Some are IOS only, most are for all phones.
Items with an asterisk ( * ) are the ones we use when we use Rover.
RV GPS/TRAVEL:
- RV LIFE * Discover, Plan, Go & Share!
- The Dyrt * 500,000+ RV and Tent Campsites, Reviews & Tips for All U.S. Campgrounds.
- ToGoRV * RV GPS, unbeatable camping discounts, and even better road trip planning.
- National Parks
- Chimani – National Parks By Chimani.
- National Park Service – Gov App of National Parks aka NPS App.
- RV Parky *Free overnight camping search with maps and ratings.
- TruckMap *Truck GPS navigation, shipping facility details and reviews, and a connected freight marketplace.
- Trucker Path – Leading mapping and navigation app
- Just Ahead – Travel App/GPS.
- Oh Ranger – Park Finder – Find the nearest Parks and recreation areas. (Not available as of 5-11-23)
- Allstays –Paid Database of rest Stops, RV Parks & Some Campgrounds.
- Campendium — Database of RV and Tent Campgrounds.
FREE-CAMPING:
- Boondockers Welcome * – Free Overnight Parking on Private Property.
- Free Roam -Free Camping on State Trust lands, Bureau of Land Management, State Parks, Federal Lands, etc.
- Free Campsites * – Free campsites search/GPS.
- Park Advisor – RV Parks & Campgrounds
- Overnight Parking – As the name implies…
- UC Military
- Harvest Hosts * – Free Overnight Parking on Farms, Wineries, Mini-Breweries & Golf Courses. Use HHFRIENDS15 at checkout.
- Pilot – Flying J * – Save 10 cents per gallon. Plus overnight camping, Gasoline, Diesel, Dump Stations & Travel Related Store.
- Park4night – Share the nice spots where you like to relax with your camper, your equipped van, or normal van.
- Hipcamp – Private, Unique Camping Spots “AirBnB of camping”. Tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and glamping.
RV GAS/ DIESEL/PROPANE:
- Gas Buddy * Find Local Gas Prices, Track Rewards & More!
- Pilot Flying J *- Save 10 cents per gallon. Plus overnight camping, Gasoline, Diesel, Dump Stations & Travel Related Store
- CNG USA * – Propane Filling Stations across the USA.
RV LEVELING:
- Camper Level * Perhaps the very best FREE leveling app out there! Sound and tells how far up or down each wheel is.
- Camper-Leveler Simple front to back and side to side; cartoonish…
- RV Level – Uses a separate hardware piece mounted to the RV and using Bluetooth talks to your phone.
- Truma * – The second-best leveling app that shows how many INCHES off each tire is from level. Don’t let their webpage fool you. Just go to Tools | Leveling | Motorhome and voila! Great app! You don’t need to buy ANYTHING. It just works for free!
- Bubble Level * – Traditional bubble level but it works great!
- Compass Level * -Very good bubble level with a bulls-eye type level to make it easy. Just set it on the floor!
- Protector App – Protractor type leveling gauge.
RV MISC:
- RV Dump Sites * Locate Dump Stations near where you are or where you’re going to be.
- Blue Beacon (RV/Truck Wash) * Keep the RV looking its best!
- Checklist * – This is my Go-To list for all things RV.
- RV Checklist
- GPS Tools * – This tool is amazing! It does so MUCH MORE than GPS – Take a look it’s free!
- Lighthouse Flashlight * I can’t find this right now. This is the one I have, and I love it! Get it or one like it!
- FIXD (Monitor Rover’s Engine Performance) * If you get this you can monitor Rover’s engine performance on your trip.
Cell Tools:
- Cell Tower Locator * This app is helpful in finding cell towers.
- CellMapper * – I use to help locate the nearest cell towers for the best 5G reception using the 5G Hotspot.
- Network Signal Info * Show you your cell or Wi-Fi signal strength in real-time.
- Open Signal * Speed test, Video Test, Network Available by type (2g,3g,4g,5g), Down & Upload Speeds, Cell tower locator – follow the arrow.
- Meteor Speed Test 4G,%G, WiFI * Speed test, Test Map, Coverage Map & History.
Weather:
It really is a matter of SAFETY to have a reliable Weather App. They all have pros & cons but choose something!
- The Weather Channel *
- NOAA Weather *
- Weather Bug *
Websites:
- Tracks & Trails – All about camping and finding that perfect place to hike or camp.
- GeorgeWhittaker.com * ALL ABOUT RV RENTALS