An RV road trip planner is essential for any RV enthusiast. It will allow you to keep track of all essentials so your vacation runs smoothly.
Use it to prevent issues related to RVing such as low-clearance tunnels or steep grade roads that don’t accommodate RVs.
RV travel requires specific planning to avoid common road trip planner mistakes:
1. Not Planning Enough
RV road trips may not be for the faint-hearted; they take much longer than flying and require extensive planning. But they are an incredible opportunity to bond with family or friends while saving money on hotel rooms and eating out costs.
As you plan your route, keep these considerations in mind: campground fees, entrance fees to national parks, toll roads and any rentals or activities at your destination. Also keep gas prices in mind: there are apps available that can help find the cheapest gas prices along your journey. In case the popular trails become overrun with tourists or otherwise become inaccessible – plan backup trails so that you can still hike while still taking in the beautiful scenery!
2. Not Using an RV-Specific GPS
RV GPS devices differ significantly from smartphone versions in that they’re intended to aid safe driving. RVers can input their rig size and get custom navigation tools tailored specifically for RVers’ rigs that warn when approaching low-hanging bridges, tunnels or obstacles too tall for it to clear safely. Furthermore, most offer toll road avoidance routes while offering access to an extensive database of services and restaurants specifically for RVers.
These devices tend to be less expensive than smartphones and last for years, making them well worth investing in for first-time RVers and making trips much simpler and cost-efficient. You could save money on gas, food, and campground fees as you plan out more efficient routes; freeing up more of your budget for other travel expenses.
3. Not Taking Inventory
Some RVs available through peer-to-peer rental services come equipped with everything needed for camping, such as dishes, pots and pans, towels and sheets. Others require you to bring specific items like lawn chairs and tabletop grills; to prevent forgetting something essential during your journey take an inventory when picking up your rental RV before embarking on your journey.
Top RV planning apps like RV Trip Wizard and The Dyrt PRO require your specific RV specifications when creating a route, in order to design an ideal trip path. They also recommend campgrounds and points of interest along your journey, enriching the quality of your road trip! If you prefer eating out while traveling, include budget for this in your trip planning.
4. Not Having Backup Plans
RV road trips differ from traditional vacations because most RV’s do not come equipped with everything needed to enjoy them; you must bring along sheets, pillows and blankets as well as cooking equipment, entertainment, first aid kits and miscellaneous items like cleaning supplies.
RV-specific GPS and route planning apps make it easy to see which routes your rig can travel on. Plus, these apps will offer detailed descriptions, user photos, and tips for selecting the ideal destinations for your adventure.
But even the best-laid plans may be interrupted by weather and other unanticipated circumstances, making backup plans essential. For instance, if you plan on hiking through scenic mountain terrain, make sure you bring along an entertaining playlist and board games as part of your backup plans should the weather turn bad during your hike.
5. Not Having a Plan B
Genie Trips’ curated RV road trips allow those yet to experience their ideal road trip by using AI to craft tailored itineraries that take into account all your specific interests and make for an experience you won’t forget in a hurry!
When renting an RV, make sure that it contains everything you’ll need for an enjoyable journey. If it doesn’t, be sure to pack a camping kit including pillows, blankets and towels; paper plates; cups; cooler for drinks/food storage/ice cube trays etc.
Be mindful when planning how far you intend to travel in one day; an RV moves slower than a car and a 600 mile driving day would not be fun for anyone! Luckily, the peer-to-peer RV rental industry now provides one-way rentals so that you can maximize your time on the road by flying directly in and out.

