Makariosrv Blog Useful Apps for the Savvy RVer

A quick web search for "RV apps" will spit out millions of results filled with lists of must-have apps forRV'ers. There is no doubt having a digital tool belt of essential apps can turn a good trip into a great one.Below, you'll find our recommendations for apps that can benefit the full timers, the weekend warriors,and everyone in between. These tools go a long way toward having a smooth, cost-effective, andfulfilling trip.WAL-MART OVERNIGHT PARKINGMost people know that Wal-Mart will allow you to stay overnight in their parking lot. What many do notknow is that not every location is RV-friendly. Not only does this app help you find locations where youcan park your RV, but also gives turn-by-turn directions, user reviews, and pertinent information aboutthe area like road noise levels, power lines, etc.Wal-Mart Overnight Parking (Android)Wal-Mart Overnight Parking Locator (IPhone)TRUCK STOP LOCATORThis handy app maps all truck stops, including Loves, Petro, Pilot, Flying J, Travel America (TA), AmBest,Sapp Brothers, and other independent establishments. For each truck stop, it provides detailedinformation such as addresses, interstate exits, food options, truck service, number of parking spaces,availability of bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), and RV facilities (special island, dump, propane). Inaddition, it offers chat functionality and marks your GPS location on the map so that you can easily findstops nearby.Truck Stop Locator (Android)Truck Stops and Travel Plazas (IPhone)GAS BUDDYA slightly lower price on fuel can mean big savings in the long run for RV'ers. With this app, you can findthe cheapest gas prices either by zip code or a nearby search based on your GPS location. If youcontribute by reporting price data, you can earn points, rewards, and you even have a chance at winningfree gas! Always getting the best gas prices in the area can make a noticeable impact on yourbudget-for the better.Gas Buddy (Android)Gas Buddy (IPhone)DUMPING STATIONSSanidumps (Lite) is a free app that gives information about dumping stations on the fly. Search nearbybased on your GPS location or by zip code to prepare for an upcoming stop. Get turn-by-turn directionswith distances displayed in miles or kilometers, and even add up to 20 stations as favorites to makethem accessible offline. There is a premium version of the app available.RV Dumps provides information similar to Sanidumps, but it does cost $1.99 to purchase.Sanidumps RV Dump Station (Android)RV Dumps (IPhone)RV PARKYThis gem was created by a full timer to help improve and strengthen the RV community. It providesinformation, images, and reviews for over 25,000 RV Parks and campgrounds in the United States andCanada. It boasts huge amounts of information on rest areas, travel plazas, restaurants, Wal-Marts,casinos, outdoor/sporting stores, and military campgrounds along any given route. It even offers aninteractive trip planner!RV Parky (Android)RV Parky (IPhone)Field TripField Trip is like having a tour guide with you in whatever city you are visiting. This app that is produced by Google runs in the background of your phone as you explore a city and pops up information about landmarks, restaurants, clubs, bars, live music and anything else that you are near on your explorations.Field Trip (Android) Field Trip (IPhone)